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 Hinkle
Scott County, Arkansas · about 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
57°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Hinkle
Lake Hinkle is a lake in Scott County, Arkansas, covering about 890 acres.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end with roughly 8 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 790 ft above sea level. Waldron lies about 9.7 miles to the east. Fort Smith, the nearest city, is about 36 miles north.
- Size
- About 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 790 ft
- County
- Scott County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 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 – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Lakes like Lake Hinkle in Arkansas usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 57°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Hinkle
- Waldronabout 9.7 mi east
- Mansfieldabout 13 mi north
- Heavenerabout 17 mi west
- Menaabout 18 mi south
- Fort Smithnearest city, about 36 mi north
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Questions about Lake Hinkle
What fish are in Lake Hinkle?
Lakes like Lake Hinkle usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Hinkle?
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 Hinkle?
About 890 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Hinkle?
Waldron is about 9.7 miles east; Mansfield is about 13 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Hinkle today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Hinkle on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
