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 Hudson
Mayes County, Oklahoma · about 5,230 acres (8.2 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Hudson
In Mayes County, Oklahoma, Lake Hudson covers about 5,230 acres.
From end to end it runs about 10.1 miles with roughly 36 miles of shoreline. At about 620 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Salina sits right on the water. The closest city is Broken Arrow, about 38 miles away.
- Size
- About 5,230 acres (8.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 36 miles
- End to end
- About 10.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 620 ft
- County
- Mayes County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 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
Expect the usual Oklahoma mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 63°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
No daily level reading for this lake.
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 6:56 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Hudson
- Salinaon the shore
- Locust Groveabout 6.5 mi south
- Pryorabout 6.9 mi west
- Pryor Creekabout 7 mi west
- Broken Arrownearest city, about 38 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Hudson
What fish are in Lake Hudson?
Lakes like Lake Hudson 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 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 5,230 acres, with about 36 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Hudson?
Salina is on the shore; Locust Grove is about 6.5 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.
