Great Fishing Spots in Arkansas

Arkansas can be dubbed as an angler's paradise. In every part of the state, there is a lake or stream that affords a fisherman a chance to catch the big one.

Beaver Lake is in the Ozark highlands of Northwest Arkansas on the headwaters of the White River. The White River tributaries are famous for small mouth bass, and Beaver Lake is no exception. The angler can rent a boat at many of the facilities located there, but can put their own boat in the water at the various docking facilities located on the Lake.

Bull Shoals Lake is also in the Ozarks in North Central Arkansas, near the town of Mountain Home. It has received national recognition from fishermen as home of the "lunker bass." The hidden covers and inlets that are featured on the lake are popular spots for the fish to be caught.

DeGray area is a 13,800 acre lake on the Caddo River in South Central Arkansas, on Arkansas State Highway 7, near the town of Arkadelphia. It is noted for bass, hybrid bass, crappie, bream and catfish. Wintering bald eagles nest in this area, also. There is a lake resort located there, and is open year round. This lodge is located on a scenic island.

Dierks Lake Area is five miles Northwest of the town of Dierks, Arkansas. Flooded timber, coves and inlets prove the perfect habitat for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and several species of sunfish.

Greers Ferry Lake spans the Little Red river. It is nestled in the foothills of the North Central Ozark Mountains. It is located near the towns of Greers Ferry and Heber Springs, Arkansas. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service operates a trout hatchery below the dam and stocks the Little River River with rainbow, brook and cut throat trout.

Fourche La Fave River in West Central Arkansas supplies Lake Nimrod with its water supply. This lake is known for crappie fishing.

The Saline River, above Benton, Arkansas, is one of the very best fishing spots in Western Arkansas. Small mouth bass, warmouth, long ear, green sunfish, bluegills, and crappie are abundant in this river.

Lake Conway, near the town of Conway, is in Central Arkansas. This man made lake is another year round fishing spot for anglers. It is known for its bass fishing.

Lake Dardanelle is in the River Valley area of the State. The shoreline of 315 miles proves to be the perfect spot for fishing.

All of these lakes and streams are near camping areas, or towns where accommodations are available. Fishing licenses are available at various small grocery stores and Wal-Mart stores year-round in Arkansas. There are many stores that sell fishing gear, bait, and various sundries in the immediate area of the lakes. Boats may be rented at many marinas that dot the shoreline of these fishing spots.

For more information on fishing spots of Arkansas, contact the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, 1 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201 or Arkansas.com.