Rocky Shoals Day Use fishing area is located in Arkansas, USA and is known for its abundance of fish species like smallmouth bass, spotted bass, largemouth bass, catfish, and bream. This area offers a great opportunity for fishing enthusiasts of all skill levels.

In addition to fishing, visitors can enjoy hiking, swimming, and picnicking at the nearby Ozark National Forest and Blanchard Springs Caverns. The Buffalo National River also offers opportunities for canoeing and kayaking.

Fishing tips for the Rocky Shoals Day Use fishing area include using topwater lures for bass, live bait for catfish, and crickets or worms for bream. It is also recommended to fish early in the morning or late in the evening when the fish are most active.

The best time of year to visit the Rocky Shoals Day Use fishing area is during the spring and fall months when the temperatures are cooler. The average temperature during the spring months (March-May) ranges from 50-75°F, while the fall months (September-November) average between 50-70°F.

Overall, the Rocky Shoals Day Use fishing area is a great destination for fishing enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike, offering a variety of activities and opportunities to catch a variety of fish.

Featured Fish - Bigmouth Buffalo

About 90 percent of the bigmouth buffalos diet consists of small crustaceans. It also feeds on algae and other plant matter, but very seldom eats insects, insect larvae, or other fish. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: It is the largest member of the sucker family, growing to over 70 lb. (31 kg). In general body shape, it very much resembles the carp. The dorsal fin is similar, beginning with a tall lobe near the middle of the back and continuing to a lower portion nearly at the tail. The carp has a single serrated spine at the beginning of the dorsal fin, while the bigmouth buffalo has no spines in any of the fins. The toothless mouth is relatively large and wide, and slants downward when closed. The upper lip begins almost on the same level with the eyes. In comparison, the mouth of the smallmouth buffalo, is smaller, almost horizontal when closed, subterminal, and protracts downward in typical sucker fashion. The body of the bigmouth buffalo is coppery olive-brown to slate-blue above, becoming lighter toward the belly, which is white.