Lake Hinkle fishing
Lake Hinkle
What's biting at Lake Hinkle
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Lake Hinkle -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Poteau River At Cauthron | 30 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Loving | 46 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 19 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 22 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 8 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 47 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
Parks
- Poteau Mountain Wilderness
- Black Fork Mountain Wilderness
- Queen Wilhelmina State Park
- Heavener Runestone State Park
- Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness
Reservoirs
- Poteau River Wid Site 12
- Poteau River Wid Site 15
- Poteau River Wid Site 14
- Poteau River Wid Site 11
- Poteau River Wid Site 16
- Blue Moon Bee Tree Pond
Boat launches
- Cedar Lake Road Le Flore County
- Logan County
- Brown Quail Trace Barling
- Old Harbor Road 10766, Fort Smith
- Ok 9a Arkoma
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- State Highway 4 To Broken Bow Lake
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Lake Hinkle as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lake Hinkle
What fish species are found at Lake Hinkle?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Lake Hinkle -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Lake Hinkle.
How do I get to Lake Hinkle?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Lake Hinkle.