Guide To Fishing At Lake Dardanelle

AKA: Dardanelle Reservoir

Nestled in the Arkansas River Valley, Lake Dardanelle can at times be an anglers paradise. The lake is loaded with numerous fish species and attracts fishing enthusiasts in search of bass, hybrid stripers, sauger, crappie, catfish, sunfish and white bass.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

At other times it can be a bit of a challenge to locate the fish in this 34,300-acre reservoir. Visitors can explore over 315 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing and sightseeing. Launch your boat at one of the public boat launch ramps or rent a boat from various boat rental agencies at the lake. It is situated in the north, north-central part of the state, immediately west of Russelville. Camping, lodging, restaurants and shopping are all close at hand, as are marinas and boating-related services.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish, striped sunfish, warmouth, white bass, hybrid striped bass and sauger at Lake Dardanelle in Arkansas.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Dardanelle

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Dardanelle Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Russellville Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, canoes and pontoon boats
479 967-1543

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

ANO Effluent Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off May Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Cabin Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off Cabin Creek Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with limited, paved parking.

Cane Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Cane Creek Recreation Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Delaware Park Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Delaware Park Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Dublin Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the southwest side of the lake, off State Route 197, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Illinois Bayou Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, in Illinois Bayou, north side, off Illinois Bayou Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Illinois Bayou Park, Lake Dardanelle Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, in Illinois Bayou, north side, off US Highway 64, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Lake Dardanelle State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, west side, off Lake Dardanelle State Park Service Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lake Dardanelle State Park East Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off Breakwater Road, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Piney Bay Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Piney Bay Campground Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Shoal Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Shoal Bay Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Click here for a Arkansas Fishing License.