Best fishing near Russellville

5 fishing spots · 5 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Russellville, 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 5 of 5 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Kingfisher Lake
#1 Kingfisher Lake Poor
14.1 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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Lake Atkins
#2 Lake Atkins Poor
10.6 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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Big Piney Creek
#3 Big Piney Creek Poor
13.6 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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Petit Jean River
#4 Petit Jean River Poor
13.9 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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Pullen Pond
#5 Pullen Pond Poor
14.9 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 Russellville

The Russellville area has 5 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 Russellville

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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