Best fishing in Arkansas
128 fishing spots · 128 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · in 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
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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#2
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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#3
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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#4
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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#5
Sequoyah
Good
· Water 83°F · a bit warm· Clear water · 7 FNU· Clear · 75°F · 5 mph wind
Sequoyah Fishing Area is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area is home to a variety of fish species, including bluegill…
Why 70: live conditions (good)
70Top-rated
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#6
Budd Kidd Lake
Good
· Water 83°F · a bit warm· Clear water · 7 FNU· Clear · 75°F · 5 mph wind
Budd Kidd Lake is a popular destination for anglers in Arkansas. The lake is known for its abundance of crappie and catfish. Other species that can be caught include bass and…
Why 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
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#7
Tri-County Lake
Tri County Lake is located in northeast Arkansas and is a popular fishing destination. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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#8
Irons Fork Reservoir
Fair
· Water 86°F · a bit warm· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 72°F
The Irons Fork Reservoir fishing area in Arkansas is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. The area also offers hiking…
Why 62: live conditions (fair)
62Solid
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#9
Lake Fayetteville
Fair
· Water 84°F · a bit warm· Lightly stained · 13 FNU· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Lake Fayetteville is a popular fishing destination in Arkansas, with a variety of species available including bass, catfish, crappie, and bream. The lake also offers hiking…
Why 62: live conditions (fair)
62Solid
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#10
Moro Bay
Good
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 74°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 61: live conditions (good)
61Solid
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#11
Lake Austell
Good
· Water 84°F · a bit warm· Mostly Clear · 77°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Austell is a popular fishing area in Arkansas, USA. It is home to a variety of fish species such as bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish. Nearby activities include camping…
Why 60: live conditions (good)
60Solid
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#12
Little Piney Creek
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 72°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 60: live conditions (good)
60Solid
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#13
Crown Lake
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Clear · 65°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 58: live conditions (good)
58Solid
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#14
Lake Dunn
Good
· Water 84°F · a bit warm· Mostly Clear · 77°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Dunn is a popular fishing spot in Arkansas, USA, known for its abundance of crappie, bass, and catfish. Visitors can also enjoy boating, hiking, and camping in nearby…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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#15
Lake Flint Creek
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 69°F · 5 mph wind
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 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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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