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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Robert S. Kerr Reservoir
Haskell County, Oklahoma · 43,000 acres (67.2 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Robert S. Kerr Reservoir
Robert S. Kerr Reservoir spreads over 43,000 acres in Haskell County, Oklahoma. Robert S. Kerr Dam holds it back on the Arkansas River. Robert S. Kerr Reservoir, completed in 1970, is part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System and includes a hydroelectric plant.
It stretches about 14.5 miles end to end with roughly 110 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 460 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 52 ft. Vian is about 3.2 miles northwest. Fort Smith, the nearest city, is about 22 miles east.
- Size
- 43,000 acres (67.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 52 ft
- Shoreline
- About 110 miles
- End to end
- About 14.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 460 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Robert S. Kerr Dam, Arkansas River
- County
- Haskell County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 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
Lakes like Robert S. Kerr Reservoir in Oklahoma usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, 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.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- 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
3 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 6:52 am · sunset 5:14 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Robert S. Kerr Reservoir
- Vianabout 3.2 mi northwest
- Sallisawabout 4.1 mi north
- Stiglerabout 8 mi west
- Spiroabout 10 mi southeast
- Fort Smithnearest city, about 22 mi east
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Questions about Robert S. Kerr Reservoir
What fish are in Robert S. Kerr Reservoir?
Lakes like Robert S. Kerr Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Robert S. Kerr Reservoir?
About 52 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Robert S. Kerr Reservoir?
43,000 acres, with about 110 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Robert S. Kerr Reservoir?
Vian is about 3.2 miles northwest; Sallisaw is about 4.1 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Robert S. Kerr Reservoir today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Robert S. Kerr Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
