Best fishing near Scranton

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

Explore the best fishing near Scranton, 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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Little Piney Creek
#1 Little Piney Creek Poor
10.9 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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Paris Reservoir
#2 Paris Reservoir Poor
13.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning on the water· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
The Paris Reservoir in Arkansas, USA is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and…
Why 47: live conditions (poor)
47Rated
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Lake Dardanelle
#3 Lake Dardanelle Poor
6.6 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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Horsehead Creek
#4 Horsehead Creek Poor
13.4 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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Lake Ludwig
#5 Lake Ludwig Poor
12.1 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

Fishing near Scranton

The Scranton 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 Scranton

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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