The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Open Lake
Lauderdale County, Tennessee · about 870 acres (1.4 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Open Lake
Open Lake is a lake in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, covering about 870 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.7 miles. The water sits about 240 ft above sea level. Central lies about 8.2 miles to the east. The closest city is Bartlett, about 41 miles away.
- Size
- About 870 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.7 miles
- End to end
- About 1.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 240 ft
- County
- Lauderdale County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 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
Expect the usual Tennessee mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, 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 61°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.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 6:33 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Open Lake
- Centralabout 8.2 mi east
- Ripleyabout 9.1 mi east
- Luxoraabout 13 mi west
- Covingtonabout 15 mi south
- Bartlettnearest city, about 41 mi south
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Questions about Open Lake
What fish are in Open Lake?
Lakes like Open 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 Open 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 Open Lake?
About 870 acres, with about 5.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Open Lake?
Central is about 8.2 miles east; Ripley is about 9.1 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Open Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Open Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
