CALION LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ARKANSAS

Calion Lake


April 25, 2024

Calion Lake is a prime fishing destination located in south-central Arkansas. The lake is known for its abundance of catfish, crappie, bass, and bream. Nearby activities include boating, camping, and hiking at the nearby Calion Wildlife Management Area. Fishing tips include using live bait, trolling, and fishing near drop-offs and underwater structures. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, Calion Lake is a great spot for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the natural beauty of Arkansas.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Cargile

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish

Trimble Creek

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Lake Bennett

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Overcup

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Gunner Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Bull Shoals Tailwater

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye

Cadron Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Atkins

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Bull Shoals Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Walleye • White Bass

Little North Fork White River

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

STATE HIGHWAY HH OZARK COUNTY
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Missouri
AR 5 STONE COUNTY
Middle White Watershed, Arkansas
STATE HIGHWAY 14 DOUGLAS COUNTY
North Fork White Watershed, Missouri
CLEBURNE COUNTY
Little Red Watershed, Arkansas
VALLEY AIRPORT DRIVE 380, COTTER
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Arkansas
BIG SPRING PARKWAY COTTER
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Arkansas
YELLOW MTB TRAIL FAULKNER COUNTY
Lake Conway-Point Remove Watershed, Arkansas
LAKE FRONT DRIVE ILLINOIS TOWNSHIP
Dardanelle Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
BULL SHOALS DAM BOULEVARD BULL SHOALS
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Arkansas
SHORE LINE DRIVE DIAMOND CITY
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Arkansas

Rafting & Kayaking

EAST LINE OF NW 1/4, SEC 22, T2N, R17W TO WEST LINE OF SEC 26, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
WESTERN EDGE OF OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS TO CONFLUENCE WITH ALLEY SPRING (BRANCH)
Current Watershed, Missouri
NORTH FORK ILLINOIS BAYOU TO HEADWATERS BELOW PEDESTAL ROCK
Dardanelle Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
HEADWATERS SEC 2, T1N, R20W TO SEC 7, T1N, R19W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
HEBRON ACCESS SITE TO SOUTHERN FOREST BOUNDARY IN SEC 33, T24N, R11W
North Fork White Watershed, Missouri
LAKE WINONA DAM TO SOUTHERN LINE OF SEC 16, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
HEADWATERS SEC 2, T2N, R18W TO FOREST ROAD 132C
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
FOREST ROAD 132C TO FOREST RAOD 179
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
FOREST ROAD 179 TO EAST LINE OF NW 1/4 SEC 22, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
HIGHWAY 298 BRIDGE NEAR SIMS, AR TO SLACKWATER OF LAKE OUACHITA
Ouachita Headwaters Watershed, Arkansas

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Griffith Memorial Conservation Area

Tomey Park

Rusk Park

Thousand Hills State Park

Ella Ewing Conservation Area

Union Ridge Conservation Area

Twin Parks

Sugar Creek State Forest

Deer Ridge Conservation Area

Conservation Area Big Creek

                                                                                                                        
                                               
LONGLEAF VISTA
LONGLEAF SCENIC AREA
IATT LAKE OBSERVATION PIER
LONGLEAF SCENIC BYWAY
NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER
The National Park Visitor Center in Arkansas is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts. Located in the Hot Springs National Park, the center offers visitors a wealth of information about ...
CASTOR CREEK SCENIC AREA

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