Best fishing near Malvern
14 fishing spots · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Malvern, 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 14 of 14 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
C⛰
#1
Caddo River
16.9 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
T⛰
#2
Timber Lake
Fair
22.1 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⛰
#3
Lake Norrell
Poor
28.1 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
C⛰
#4
Camp Clear Fork Reservoir
Poor
34.6 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⛰
#5
De Gray Lake
Poor
22.4 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
L⛰
#6
Lake Winona
Poor
32.2 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
34.5 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
L⛰
#8
Lake Sylvia
Poor
36.4 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
F⛰
#9
Fourche Creek
Fair
39.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible· Flood watch
Fourche Creek is a popular fishing spot in Arkansas that is known for its diverse range of fish species, including catfish, bass, sunfish, and crappie. The creek is also close to…
Why 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated
G⛰
#10
Gurdon Pond One
Fair
35.8 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Gurdon Pond One is located in Gurdon, Arkansas, and is a popular fishing spot for locals and visitors alike. The pond is stocked with a variety of fish species, including catfish…
Why 41: live conditions (fair)
41Rated
G⛰
#11
Gurdon Pond Two
Fair
36.2 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Gurdon Pond Two is a popular fishing spot in Arkansas that offers anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish species including catfish, bass, crappie, and bream. The area is also…
Why 41: live conditions (fair)
41Rated
L⛰
#12
Lake Maumelle
Poor
39.8 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
L⛰
#13
Lake Ouachita
35.1 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⛰
#14
Little Missouri River
Marginal
37.1 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible· Blown out · high & rising
The Little Missouri River in Arkansas is a popular fishing spot for brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. The river flows through the Ouachita Mountains and provides a beautiful…
Why 36: live conditions (marginal)
36Rated
Fishing near Malvern
The Malvern area has 14 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 Malvern
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