The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Hamilton
Garland County, Arkansas · 7,200 acres (11.2 sq mi)
64°F water, level 397 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton spreads over 7,200 acres in Garland County, Arkansas. It was made by Carpenter Dam on the Ouachita. Lake Hamilton is one of a chain of three Ouachita River reservoirs near Hot Springs, Arkansas.
From end to end it runs about 9.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 75 miles. Its surface is about 390 ft above sea level. Lake Hamilton is right by the lake. Little Rock, the nearest city, is about 47 miles east.
- Size
- 7,200 acres (11.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 75 miles
- End to end
- About 9.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 390 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Carpenter Dam, Ouachita
- County
- Garland County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Arkansas, largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 64°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Hamilton
- Lake Hamiltonon the shore
- Rockwellon the shore
- Pineyon the shore
- Hot Springsabout 3.2 mi northeast
- Little Rocknearest city, about 47 mi east
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Questions about Lake Hamilton
What fish are in Lake Hamilton?
Lakes like Lake Hamilton usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Hamilton?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Hamilton?
7,200 acres, with about 75 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Hamilton?
Lake Hamilton is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Hamilton today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Hamilton on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
