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
Open Brake
Union County, Arkansas · about 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Open Brake
In Union County, Arkansas, Open Brake covers about 960 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles with roughly 14.4 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 70 ft above sea level. West Crossett lies about 7.7 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 70 ft
- County
- Union County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:37 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Open Brake
- West Crossettabout 7.7 mi east
- Crossettabout 9.5 mi east
- North Crossettabout 11 mi east
- Hamburgabout 20 mi east
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Questions about Open Brake
What fish are in Open Brake?
Lakes like Open Brake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Open Brake?
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 Open Brake?
About 960 acres, with about 14.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Open Brake?
West Crossett is about 7.7 miles east; Crossett is about 9.5 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Open Brake?
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.
Open Brake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
