Best fishing near Hot Springs
15 fishing spots · 15 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Hot Springs, 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 15 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
C⛰
#1
Caddo River
22.4 mi away
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: resort size & terrain
88Elite
C⛰
#2
Camp Clear Fork Reservoir
Poor
19.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water
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 48: live conditions (poor)
48Rated
D⛰
#3
Dragover Day Use
Poor
34.1 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
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 50: live conditions (poor)
50Solid
R⛰
#4
Rocky Shoals Day Use
Poor
37.3 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
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 50: live conditions (poor)
50Solid
L⛰
#5
Lake Norrell
Poor
27.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Lake Norrell is a popular fishing destination in Arkansas, with abundant populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping…
Why 47: live conditions (poor)
47Rated
L⛰
#6
Lake Winona
Poor
23.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Lake Winona is located in the Ouachita National Forest of Arkansas, USA. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby…
Why 46: live conditions (poor)
46Rated
C⛰
#7
Clearfork
Poor
19.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water
The Clearfork Fishing Area is located in West Central Arkansas and offers great fishing opportunities for anglers. Fish species in the area include largemouth bass, spotted bass…
Why 45: live conditions (poor)
45Rated
D⛰
#8
De Gray Lake
Poor
19.2 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
De Gray Lake in Arkansas offers a wide variety of fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish. Nearby activities include birdwatching, hiking, camping…
Why 45: live conditions (poor)
45Rated
T⛰
#9
Timber Lake
Fair
30.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible· Flood watch
The Timber Lake Fishing Area in Arkansas is known for its great fishing opportunities. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species including bass, crappie, bluegill, and…
Why 46: live conditions (fair)
46Rated
L⛰
#10
Lake Sylvia
Poor
28.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Lake Sylvia fishing area is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species, including bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, and catfish. The area is also a…
Why 45: live conditions (poor)
45Rated
H⛰
#11
Harris Brake Lake
Poor
36.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Harris Brake Lake in Arkansas is a popular fishing spot for anglers seeking catfish, crappie, and largemouth bass. Visitors can also enjoy activities such as boating, camping, and…
Why 42: live conditions (poor)
42Rated
L⛰
#12
Lake Ouachita
18.1 mi away
Lake Ouachita is a popular fishing area in Arkansas, known for its abundance of bass, crappie, catfish, and bream. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and water sports like…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated
L⛰
#13
Lake Maumelle
Poor
38.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Lake Maumelle is a popular fishing destination in Arkansas, USA. Anglers can expect to catch largemouth bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. There are also nearby activities such as…
Why 41: live conditions (poor)
41Rated
N⛰
#14
Nimrod Lake
Poor
32.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Nimrod Lake is a popular fishing destination in Arkansas, known for its abundant fish species such as crappie, catfish, bass, and bream. There are also plenty of nearby…
Why 38: live conditions (poor)
38Rated
F⛰
#15
Fourche Lafave River
Poor
33.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
The Fourche LaFave River in Arkansas is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The river is home to a variety of fish species such as catfish, bass, crappie, and bream. Nearby…
Why 38: live conditions (poor)
38Rated
Fishing near Hot Springs
The Hot Springs area has 15 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 Hot Springs
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.
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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
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