Best fishing in Arkansas
128 fishing spots · 128 ranked · updated 2026-08-23 · off-season
Explore the best fishing in Arkansas — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 128 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Little Piney Creek
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 71°F
Little Piney Creek is a prime fishing area in Arkansas, USA, with abundant populations of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and spotted bass. Other fish species that can be found…
Why 100: species variety
100Elite
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#2
Moro Bay
Fair
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Partly Cloudy · 70°F
I'm sorry, but there is no Moro Bay in Arkansas, USA. There is a Moro Bay State Park, but it does not have a fishing area. Arkansas does have several popular fishing destinations…
Why 100: species variety
100Elite
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#3
Caddo River
The Caddo River in Arkansas is a popular fishing destination due to its abundance of fish species, including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, rainbow trout, and…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#4
Crown Lake
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 71°F
Crown Lake in Arkansas is known for its abundance of largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Fishing enthusiasts can also find bluegill, sunfish, and perch. The lake is surrounded…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#5
Camp Clear Fork Reservoir
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 69°F
The Camp Clear Fork Reservoir in Arkansas offers a great fishing experience for anglers with species such as largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish. Nearby…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#6
Cane Creek
The Cane Creek Fishing Area is a popular destination for anglers in Arkansas, with an abundance of fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#7
Cossatot River
Fair
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Partly Cloudy · 69°F
The Cossatot River fishing area in Arkansas is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch smallmouth bass, spotted bass, and channel catfish. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#8
Dragover Day Use
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 68°F
The Dragover Day Use fishing area in Arkansas, USA is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area is known for its abundant population of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#9
Lake Atalanta
Lake Atalanta in Arkansas is a popular fishing destination that is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. Nearby activities…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#10
Lake Bentonville
Lake Bentonville is a small, man-made lake located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#11
Lake Flint Creek
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance T-storms and Patchy Fog · 67°F
Lake Flint Creek is a popular fishing destination in Arkansas, USA. Anglers can target a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and channel…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#12
Rocky Shoals Day Use
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 68°F
Rocky Shoals Day Use fishing area is located in Arkansas, USA and is known for its abundance of fish species like smallmouth bass, spotted bass, largemouth bass, catfish, and…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#13
Wells Lake
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 71°F · 5 mph wind
Located in Northwest Arkansas, Wells Lake is a popular fishing destination that offers anglers a variety of fish species to catch including largemouth bass, bluegill, channel…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
Fishing in Arkansas
Arkansas has 128 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing in Arkansas
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.
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