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
Pomme de Terre Lake
Hickory County, Missouri · 7,820 acres (12.2 sq mi)
62°F water, level 838 ft, calm this morning.
About Pomme de Terre Lake
Pomme de Terre Lake spreads over 7,820 acres in Hickory County, Missouri. It lies on the Pomme de Terre River. Pomme de Terre Lake is one of the few Missouri lakes stocked with muskellunge, which do not reproduce naturally there.
From end to end it runs about 9.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 85 miles. The water sits about 840 ft above sea level. Hermitage lies about 2.5 miles to the north. The closest city is Springfield, about 38 miles away.
- Size
- 7,820 acres (12.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 85 miles
- End to end
- About 9.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 840 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Pomme de Terre River
- County
- Hickory County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 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 in Pomme de Terre Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, crappie, white bass and muskie. At 62°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodMuskie
Active range. Weed beds and rocky points.
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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 6:51 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pomme de Terre Lake
- Hermitageabout 2.5 mi north
- Humansvilleabout 9.8 mi west
- Bolivarabout 11 mi south
- Buffaloabout 16 mi southeast
- Springfieldnearest city, about 38 mi south
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Questions about Pomme de Terre Lake
What fish are in Pomme de Terre Lake?
Pomme de Terre Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie, white bass and muskie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pomme de Terre 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 Pomme de Terre Lake?
7,820 acres, with about 85 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pomme de Terre Lake?
Hermitage is about 2.5 miles north; Humansville is about 9.8 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Pomme de Terre Lake today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pomme de Terre Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
