De Queen Lake
Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill and 2 more species
De Queen Lake in Arkansas is a popular fishing spot, with a variety of fish species such as crappie, largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and picnicking in the nearby Cossatot River State Park. For fishing success, try using live bait and fishing around underwater structures such as fallen trees. The best time of year to visit is in the spring or fall when temperatures are mild, averaging around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.
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Fish Species
Black Crappie
Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.
Blue Catfish
This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).
Bluegill
Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Largemouth Bass
The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Neosho River Near Commerce | 380 cfs / 2.57 ft |
Spring River Near Waco | 212 cfs / 1.66 ft |
Spring River Near Quapaw | 466 cfs / 5.92 ft |
Spring River At Larussell | 92 cfs / 1.37 ft |
Tar Creek At 22Nd Street Bridge | 8 cfs / 4.06 ft |
Lightning C Nr Mccune | 7 cfs / 1.07 ft |
Spring River At Carthage | 88 cfs / 2.97 ft |