The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Monticello
Drew County, Arkansas · about 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Monticello
Lake Monticello is a lake in Drew County, Arkansas, covering about 1,100 acres.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.6 miles. The water sits about 230 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Monticello, is about 4.7 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 230 ft
- County
- Drew County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:00 am – 8:15 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 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
For a lake of this size in Arkansas, 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 62°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 6:37 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Monticello
- Monticelloabout 4.7 mi southeast
- Warrenabout 14 mi southwest
- Star Cityabout 15 mi north
- Dumasabout 23 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Monticello
What fish are in Lake Monticello?
Lakes like Lake Monticello 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 Monticello?
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 Monticello?
About 1,100 acres, with about 9.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Monticello?
Monticello is about 4.7 miles southeast; Warren is about 14 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Monticello today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Monticello on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
