Fishing in the Central Arkansas Region
Explore fishing in the Central Arkansas Region of Arkansas. Greers Ferry Lake Inlet, Lake Conway, Arkansas River, Little
The inlet streams feeding Greers Ferry Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Greers Ferry Lake Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Greers Ferry Lake Inlet, ArkansasThe inlet streams feeding Greers Ferry Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
2. Lake Conway (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Lake Conway, ArkansasLake Conway offers excellent fishing in the Central Arkansas with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- ⚠ This water: Black bass: 14 in minimum.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
Boat Launch: Adams Lake Boat Ramp →
3. Arkansas River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Arkansas River, ArkansasArkansas River offers excellent fishing in the Central Arkansas with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
4. Little Rock (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Little Rock, ArkansasLittle Rock offers excellent fishing in the Central Arkansas with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
Boat Launch: Rockwater Marina →
5. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Lake K10, ArkansasLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Arkansas of Arkansas with scenic natural surroundings.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
Boat Launch: Matchless Boat Ramp →
6. Big Sugar Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Big Sugar Creek, ArkansasPopular river fishing in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
7. Flint Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Flint Creek, ArkansasPopular river fishing in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
Boat Launch: Swepco Lake Boat Ramp →
8. Illinois River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Illinois River, ArkansasPopular river fishing in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
9. Lee Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Lee Creek, ArkansasPopular river fishing in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
10. Little Sugar Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Little Sugar Creek, ArkansasPopular river fishing in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
11. Sager Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Sager Creek, ArkansasPopular river fishing in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
Boat Launch: Swepco Lake Boat Ramp →
12. Tanyard Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Tanyard Creek, ArkansasPopular river fishing in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
13. Bear Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Bear Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
14. Bear Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Bear Lake (historical), ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
15. Bear Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Bear Pond, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
16. Bear Slough (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Bear Slough, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
17. Bear Water Slough (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Bear Water Slough, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
18. Beard Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Beard Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
19. Bearskin Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Bearskin Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
20. Beaty Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Beaty Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
21. Beautiful Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Beautiful Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
22. Beaver Dam Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Beaver Dam Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
23. Beaver Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Beaver Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- ⚠ This water: Black bass: 15 in minimum on upper reaches.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
24. Beaver Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Beaver Pond, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
25. Beaver Slough (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Beaver Slough, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
26. Belcher Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Belcher Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
27. Belcoe Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Belcoe Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
28. Bell Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Bell Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
29. Bellknap Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Bellknap Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
30. Benson Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Benson Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
31. Benwood Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Benwood Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
32. Bergen Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Bergen Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
33. Big Baptize Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Big Baptize Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
34. Big Bear Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Big Bear Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
35. Big Bell Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Big Bell Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
36. Big Blue Hole (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Big Blue Hole, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
37. Big Brushy Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Big Brushy Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
38. Big Buck Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Big Buck Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
39. Big Clear Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Big Clear Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
40. Big Cotton Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye)
Big Cotton Lake, ArkansasNamed lake in the Central Arkansas Region region of Arkansas.
- Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
- Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit
- Walleye & sauger · Limit: 6/day
Fishing Tips for the Central Arkansas Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Arkansas; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Central Arkansas Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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