Guide To Trophy Bass Fishing In Arkansas
All about fishing for spotted, smallmouth and largemouth bass.
Bass Fishing Lakes In AR

Visit the Bass Knowledge Center for valuable information about bass and bass fishing. Some of the top bass lakes in Arkansas include Beaver Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Bull Shoals Lake, DeGray Lake, Greers Ferry Lake, Lake Chicot, Lake Conway, Lake Dardanelle, Lake Greeson, Lake Hamilton, Lake Jack Lee, Lake Maumelle, Lake Millwood, Lake Ouachita, Nimrod Lake, Norfork Lake and White Oak Lake. You are likely to find exceptional bass fishing on some private ponds as well.
Bass In Arkansas
Largemouth bass
World record: 22 lbs 4 oz
State Record: 16 lbs 8 oz
Smallmouth bass
World record: 11 lbs 15 oz
State Record: 7 lbs 5 oz
Spotted bass
World record: 9 lbs 8 oz
State Record: 7 lbs 15 oz
Click the images and links above for species details.
Top 5 Bass Fishing Lures For Arkansas
When bass are shallow, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and top water lures are the most productive. As they move deeper, worms and jigs are among the top producers.
Arkansas State Record Bass
The state record largemouth bass was caught from Mallard Lake.
The state record smallmouth bass came from Bull Shoals Lake.
The state record spotted bass was caught out of Bull Shoals Lake.

Bass are one of the most sought after of all the game fish. Its appeal spans cultures, age groups and genders to tap on the heart strings of anglers everywhere. Join us in our endeavor to offer information about bass fishing on your favorite bass lake in Arkansas.
Bass fishing basics video.

Catch big bass!
Understanding the primary seasonal movements of smallmouth bass and largemouth bass is key to locating them on local lakes in the Natural State.
Bass fishing information by state.
The lifecycle of bass
The more you know about the seasonal migration of bass, the more likely you are to be looking in the right area next time you visit Arkansas bass fishing lakes. Visit the bass fishing page for more in-depth information about bass activities.
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