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
Old Town Lake
Phillips County, Arkansas · about 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Old Town Lake
In Phillips County, Arkansas, Old Town Lake covers about 1,090 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5 miles with roughly 18.4 miles of shoreline. At about 140 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Friars Point, is about 6.2 miles east. The closest city is Southaven, about 57 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 18.4 miles
- End to end
- About 5 miles
- Elevation
- About 140 ft
- County
- Phillips County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 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. With the surface at 68°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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 6:34 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Old Town Lake
- Friars Pointabout 6.2 mi east
- West Helenaabout 11 mi northeast
- Helenaabout 11 mi northeast
- Helena-West Helenaabout 11 mi northeast
- Southavennearest city, about 57 mi northeast
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Questions about Old Town Lake
What fish are in Old Town Lake?
Lakes like Old Town Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Old Town Lake?
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 Old Town Lake?
About 1,090 acres, with about 18.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Old Town Lake?
Friars Point is about 6.2 miles east; West Helena is about 11 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Old Town Lake today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Old Town Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
