Top Fishing Lakes in Arkansas

 

The top 5 popular fishing lakes in Arkansas:

Lake Ouachita, Bull Shoals Lake, Norfork Lake, Beaver Lake, and DeGray Lake.

Lake Ouachita is a 40,000-acre man-made lake in central Arkansas. It's known for its clear waters and diverse species of fish, including large and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, and striper. The lake also offers opportunities for fishing from shore, as well as from boats and kayaks. The lake is surrounded by scenic mountains and forests, making it a popular destination for both fishing and recreational activities.

Bull Shoals Lake is a large reservoir located in northern Arkansas, near the Arkansas-Missouri border. The lake covers over 45,000 acres and is known for its fishing opportunities, including species such as largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass, crappie, catfish, and walleye. The lake is also popular for fly fishing, with its clear waters and abundance of forage fish attracting anglers. The surrounding area features scenic Ozark Mountains and forests, providing additional recreational activities for visitors.

Norfork Lake is a large reservoir located in north-central Arkansas, near the Arkansas-Missouri border. The lake covers over 8,000 acres and is known for its diverse fishing opportunities, including species such as largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, and walleye. The lake is also popular for fly fishing, particularly for rainbow trout in the tailwaters below the dam. The surrounding area features scenic Ozark Mountains and forests, offering additional recreational activities for visitors.

Beaver Lake is a large reservoir located in northwest Arkansas, near the cities of Rogers and Fayetteville. The lake covers over 28,000 acres and is known for its fishing opportunities, including species such as largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, and walleye. The lake also offers good opportunities for fishing from shore and from boats. The surrounding area features scenic Ozark Mountains and forests, making it a popular destination for both fishing and recreational activities.

Degray Lake is a large reservoir located in central Arkansas, near the city of Arkadelphia. The lake covers over 8,000 acres and is known for its fishing opportunities, including species such as largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, and walleye. The lake also offers good opportunities for fishing from shore, as well as from boats and kayaks. The surrounding area features scenic forests and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for both fishing and recreational activities.

However, I live near Lake Dardanelle and it is my favorite spot!

Lake Dardanelle is a large reservoir located in western Arkansas, near the cities of Russellville and Dardanelle. The lake covers over 34,000 acres and is known for its fishing opportunities, including species such as largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, and stripers. The lake is popular for both recreational and tournament fishing, and also offers good opportunities for fishing from shore and from boats. The surrounding area features scenic forests and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for both fishing and recreational activities.

Happy fishing and I wish you tight lines and great times!

-MJB