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Lake Dardanelle

Texas
137.87 km²
35.3540, -93.3961
11 species
NHD 68513793
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About Lake Dardanelle

Lake Dardanelle is a natural lake or pond in Texas, United States. It covers approximately 137.87 km² (34067 acres). The lake centroid is located at 35.3540° N, 93.3961° W. 11 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Diverse
11 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Dardanelle

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 39m
Dawn11:48
Sunrise12:13
Sunset23:52
Dusk00:17

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  • Dawn11:18 – 13:13Excellent
  • Morning13:13 – 18:02Good
  • Midday18:02 – 20:52Calm
  • Afternoon20:52 – 22:52Good
  • Dusk22:52 – 00:47Excellent
  • Night00:47 – 11:18Good
Moon: 14% · waning↑ 09:07

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Dardanelle?

Species you can expect in or near Lake Dardanelle include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Texas waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Lake Dardanelle?

Lake Dardanelle covers approximately 137.87 square kilometres (34067 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Dardanelle located?

Lake Dardanelle is located in Texas, United States, with its centroid at 35.3540°, -93.3961°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF