SUMMARY
Bois d'Arc Lake in Arkansas is a great fishing spot that offers anglers the chance to catch a variety of fish species such as largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and more. The lake also has plenty of recreational activities nearby, like hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait or jigs and fishing around structures like fallen trees and rocks. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall seasons, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70°F.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Yellow Bass
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Bluegill
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Yellow Bullhead
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Common Carp
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Grass Carp
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Blue Catfish
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Channel Catfish
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Black Crappie
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Green Sunfish
NEARBY FISHING
Local Campgrounds
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Martin Dies State Park | 225 | |||
| Winnie - Stowell County Park | ||||
| Claiborne West Park | ||||
| Alligator Parish Park | 15 | |||
| White Oak Park | 7 | |||
| Village Creek State Park | 41 | |||
| Holbrook Parish Park | ||||
| Sam Houston Jones State Park | 40 | |||
| Magnolia Ridge - Town Bluff Reservoir | 40 | |||
| Intracoastal Parish Park | 25 |
