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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Hudson
Mayes County, Oklahoma · about 3,860 acres (6 sq mi)
63°F water, level 620 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Hudson
Lake Hudson is a lake in Mayes County, Oklahoma, covering about 3,860 acres.
It stretches about 4.7 miles end to end with roughly 15 miles of shoreline. At about 610 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Salina is on the shore. Broken Arrow, the nearest city, is about 36 miles west.
- Size
- About 3,860 acres (6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 610 ft
- County
- Mayes County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Oklahoma, largemouth bass, crappie, 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. At 63°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- 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
4 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 .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Hudson
- Salinaon the shore
- Locust Groveabout 2 mi south
- Pryorabout 7.7 mi west
- Pryor Creekabout 7.7 mi west
- Broken Arrownearest city, about 36 mi west
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Questions about Lake Hudson
What fish are in Lake Hudson?
Lakes like Lake Hudson 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 Hudson?
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 Hudson?
About 3,860 acres, with about 15 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Hudson?
Salina is on the shore; Locust Grove is about 2 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Hudson today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Hudson on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
