Arkansas fishing for bass, crappie, stripers, catfish and many other species plus vacation trip ideas and fly fishing in AR.

The state of Arkansas offers a variety of fishing for a variety of bass including striped bass, largemouths, smallmouths, white, spotted and rock bass. Crappie fishing is available in most waters as is catfish and panfish. Some excellent trout fishing is available on some of the rivers and streams.

The following chart shows major fishing waters in Arkansas cross referenced with the major species found there.

Arkansas Lake Locations

Beaver Lake is a 30,000-acre impoundment located in the north-west corner of the state just east of Rogers, Arkansas.

Bull Shoals Lake is a 45,000 acre reservoir located in the extreme north, center of the state just west of Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Lake Conway is a 6,500-acre lake located in the center of the state just north of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Lake Dardanelle is a 40,000-acre lake situated in the north, north-central part of the state, immediately west of Russelville, Arkansas.

Greers Ferry Lake is a 32,000-acre lake located in north-central Arkansas 80 miles north of Little Rock.

Lake Hamilton is a 7,200-acre lake located mid-state slightly west of center, immediately south of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Lake Jack Lee is a 10,000-acre lake located in the far south-central portion of the state just above the Arkansas - Louisiana borderat Felsenthal, Arkansas.

Lake Maumelle is an 8,500-acre lake located 15 miles north-west of Little Rock in the center of Arkansas.

Lake Millwood is a 35,000-acre lake located in the far south-west corner of the state, immmediately west of Saratoga, Arkansas.

Norfolk Lake is a 22,000-acre lake located in the extreme north, center of the state just east of Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Lake Ouachita is a 40,000-acre lake located mid-state slightly west of center, 25 miles north-west of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission website offers excellent information and regulations on fishing and outdoor activities in Arkansas. Click here for Arkansas Fishing License information.

Visit AA-Boats-Boating.com to find information about fishing boats in Arkansas and other boating information.

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All About Fishing wishes you the very best with your fishing endeavors in the great state of Arkansas.

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