Best fishing near Hector
13 fishing spots · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Hector, 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 13 of 13 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Little Piney Creek
Poor
25.1 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
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 57: live conditions (poor)
57Solid
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#2
Cadron Creek
Fair
39.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible· Flood watch
Cadron Creek is a popular fishing area located in central Arkansas. The creek is home to a variety of fish species, including smallmouth and largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and…
Why 49: live conditions (fair)
49Rated
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#3
Lake Overcup
Poor
30.0 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Lake Overcup in Arkansas is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby…
Why 47: live conditions (poor)
47Rated
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#4
Lake Dardanelle
Poor
30.9 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Lake Dardanelle is a prominent fishing area in Arkansas that offers a range of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bream. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy…
Why 43: live conditions (poor)
43Rated
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#5
Big Piney Creek
Poor
16.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
The Big Piney Creek in Arkansas offers excellent fishing opportunities for trout, smallmouth bass, and other species. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, camping, and kayaking in the…
Why 40: live conditions (poor)
40Rated
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#6
Kingfisher Lake
Poor
36.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Kingfisher Lake is located in southeast Arkansas and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass…
Why 43: live conditions (poor)
43Rated
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#7
Cargile
Poor
23.5 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Cargile Fishing Area is located in central Arkansas and is known for its abundance of catfish, bass, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and picnicking…
Why 40: live conditions (poor)
40Rated
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#8
Horsehead Creek
Poor
38.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Tornado warning — get off the water now· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water
The Horsehead Creek fishing area in Arkansas is a popular destination for anglers. Fish species here include bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 43: live conditions (poor)
43Rated
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#9
Lake Atkins
Poor
27.0 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Lake Atkins is a popular fishing spot in Arkansas, known for its abundance of crappie, bass, and catfish. The lake is surrounded by beautiful scenery and offers nearby activities…
Why 40: live conditions (poor)
40Rated
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#10
Lake Ludwig
Poor
28.9 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Lake Ludwig is a small yet popular fishing spot located in Arkansas, USA. It is known for its abundance of bass, crappie, and catfish, making it a great spot for anglers. Nearby…
Why 40: live conditions (poor)
40Rated
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#11
Roosevelt Lake
Poor
32.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
The Roosevelt Lake fishing area in Arkansas is a great spot for anglers, with a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bream. Nearby activities…
Why 40: live conditions (poor)
40Rated
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#12
Petit Jean River
Poor
31.4 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
The Petit Jean River in Arkansas is a popular fishing area that offers a great opportunity to catch a variety of fish species including bass, catfish, and bream. In addition to…
Why 37: live conditions (poor)
37Rated
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#13
Pullen Pond
Poor
37.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Pullen Pond is a small fishing area located in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. The pond is stocked with a variety of fish species, including catfish, bass, and bluegill. Nearby…
Why 36: live conditions (poor)
36Rated
Fishing near Hector
The Hector area has 13 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 near Hector
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