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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Thunderhead
Putnam County, Missouri · about 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Thunderhead
In Putnam County, Missouri, Lake Thunderhead covers about 890 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. Its surface is about 970 ft above sea level. Unionville is about 1.4 miles south.
- Size
- About 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 5.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 970 ft
- County
- Putnam County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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 Thunderhead in Missouri usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 4:55 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Thunderhead
- Unionvilleabout 1.4 mi south
- Terre Hauteabout 11 mi southwest
- Centervilleabout 15 mi northeast
- Corydonabout 19 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Thunderhead
What fish are in Lake Thunderhead?
Lakes like Lake Thunderhead usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Thunderhead?
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 Thunderhead?
About 890 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Thunderhead?
Unionville is about 1.4 miles south; Terre Haute is about 11 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Thunderhead?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Thunderhead on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
