Fishing in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region

The inlet streams feeding Lake Ouachita offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Lake Ouachita Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Lake Ouachita Inlet, Arkansas

The inlet streams feeding Lake Ouachita offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: Lake Ouachita Inlet →

2. DeGray Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

DeGray Lake, Arkansas

DeGray Lake offers excellent fishing in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• ⚠ This water: Walleye: 18 in minimum (upper lake); black bass slot applies.
• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: Lenox Marbus Boat Ramp →

3. Ouachita River (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Ouachita River, Arkansas

Ouachita River offers excellent fishing in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Mount Ida (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Mount Ida, Arkansas

Mount Ida offers excellent fishing in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Lake K10, Arkansas

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas of Arkansas with scenic natural surroundings.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: Lake K10 →

6. Bear Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Bear Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: Index Bridge Boat Ramp →

7. Beard Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Beard Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Beaver Pond (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Beaver Pond, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Ben Davis Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Ben Davis Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Benjamin Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Benjamin Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Berks Slough (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Berks Slough, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: Berks Slough →

12. Big Dixon Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Dixon Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Big Eagle Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Eagle Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Big Elam Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Elam Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Big Grassy Brake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Grassy Brake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Big Grassy Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Grassy Lake (historical), Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Big Green Tom Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Green Tom Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Big Horseshoe Brake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Horseshoe Brake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Big Horseshoe Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Big Hurricane Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Hurricane Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Big Jack Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Jack Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Big Johnson Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Johnson Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Big Jordan Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Jordan Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Big Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Big Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Lake (historical), Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Big Round Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Round Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Big Twin Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Twin Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Big Weidmann Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Weidmann Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Big White Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big White Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Big Yancopin Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big Yancopin Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Big York Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Big York Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Bilbo Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Bilbo Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Billy Moore Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Billy Moore Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Birch Pond (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Birch Pond, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Bird Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Bird Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Black Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Black Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Black Lake Slough (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Black Lake Slough, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Blackfish Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Blackfish Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Blackwater Lakes (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Blackwater Lakes, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Blanchard Lake (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Blanchard Lake, Arkansas

Named lake in the Western Arkansas & Ouachitas Region region of Arkansas.

• Striped bass · Limit: 3/day · Many waters min 18 in
• Crappie · Limit: 30/day · Many waters min 10 in
• Channel & blue catfish · Limit: No limit

Boat Launch: East Launch →