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
Pine Creek Lake
McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 3,750 acres (5.9 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Pine Creek Lake
Pine Creek Lake is a reservoir in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, covering 3,750 acres. Pine Creek Lake Dam holds it back on the Little River (via Pine Creek). Pine Creek Lake, completed by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1969, lies in the Kiamichi/Little River basin of southeastern Oklahoma.
It stretches about 9.3 miles end to end with roughly 59 miles of shoreline. At about 440 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Broken Bow is about 20 miles southeast.
- Size
- 3,750 acres (5.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 59 miles
- End to end
- About 9.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 440 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Pine Creek Lake Dam, Little River (via Pine Creek)
- County
- McCurtain County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Oklahoma, 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 66°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 5:17 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pine Creek Lake
- Broken Bowabout 20 mi southeast
- Idabelabout 21 mi southeast
- Hugoabout 23 mi southwest
- Lone Starabout 26 mi southwest
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Questions about Pine Creek Lake
What fish are in Pine Creek Lake?
Lakes like Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek Lake?
3,750 acres, with about 59 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pine Creek Lake?
Broken Bow is about 20 miles southeast; Idabel is about 21 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Pine Creek Lake today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pine Creek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
