LAKE ATKINS

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ARKANSAS

Lake Atkins


April 26, 2024

Lake Atkins is a popular fishing spot in Arkansas, known for its abundance of crappie, bass, and catfish. The lake is surrounded by beautiful scenery and offers nearby activities such as camping, hiking, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using jigs and minnows for crappie and casting near structures for bass. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall when the temperatures are mild, averaging around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, Lake Atkins is a great destination for fishing and outdoor recreation.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bull Shoals Tailwater

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

Lake Atkins

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Pullen Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Big Piney Creek

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Cargile

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish

Trimble Creek

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Lake Overcup

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

Little North Fork White River

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Bull Shoals Lake

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

Little Piney Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

STATE HIGHWAY HH OZARK COUNTY
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Missouri
TABLE ROCK LAKESHORE TRAIL STONE COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
STATE PARK DRIVE 5272, TANEY COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
BULL SHOALS DAM BOULEVARD BULL SHOALS
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Arkansas
STATE PARK DRIVE 5272, TANEY COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
SHORE LINE DRIVE DIAMOND CITY
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Arkansas
CLEVENGER COVE BOAT LAUNCH
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
DALE AVENUE 517, TANEY COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
MOONSHINE BEACH BOAT RAMP
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Missouri
VALLEY AIRPORT DRIVE 380, COTTER
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Arkansas

Rafting & Kayaking

LAKE WINONA DAM TO SOUTHERN LINE OF SEC 16, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
HEADWATERS SEC 2, T1N, R20W TO SEC 7, T1N, R19W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
HEADWATERS SEC 2, T2N, R18W TO FOREST ROAD 132C
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
SEC 30, T3S, R27W TO SEC 19, T4S, R24W
Upper Ouachita Watershed, Arkansas
FOREST ROAD 132C TO FOREST RAOD 179
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
HIGHWAY 298 BRIDGE NEAR SIMS, AR TO SLACKWATER OF LAKE OUACHITA
Ouachita Headwaters Watershed, Arkansas
NF BOUNDARY AT PINE RIDGE, AR TO HIGHWAY 298 BRIDGE NEAR SIMS, AR
Ouachita Headwaters Watershed, Arkansas
EAST LINE OF NW 1/4, SEC 22, T2N, R17W TO WEST LINE OF SEC 26, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
NORTH FORK ILLINOIS BAYOU TO HEADWATERS BELOW PEDESTAL ROCK
Dardanelle Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
FOREST ROAD 179 TO EAST LINE OF NW 1/4 SEC 22, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Bingham Park

East Lake County Park

Lucas Park

Stephens State Forest-Cedar Creek Unit

Carmack County Park

Hickory Hills County Park

Stephens State Forest-Chariton Unit

Stephens State Forest

John L Lewis Park

Stephens State Forest-Thousand Acre Unit

                                                                                                                        
                                               
RICHLAND CREEK WILDERNESS
COLLIER HOMESTEAD CISTERN
The Collier Homestead Cistern point of interest is a historical site located in the Ozark National Forest of Arkansas. This cistern was constructed in the early 1900s by the Collier ...
HURRICANE CREEK WILDERNESS
COLLIER HOMESTEAD SMOKEHOUSE
The Collier Homestead Smokehouse is a must-see point of interest in Arkansas's national parks. Visitors can experience a glimpse of early Arkansas life by seeing an authentic smokehouse, which was ...
LAKE OUACHITA VISTA OVERLOOK
COLLIER HOMESTEAD BARN
The Collier Homestead Barn in Arkansas is a must-visit point of interest for any nature lover or history buff visiting the state's national parks. This iconic barn is a testament ...
TYLER BEND VISITOR CENTER
The Tyler Bend Visitor Center is a must-visit point of interest in Arkansas for those interested in exploring the state's natural beauty. Located within the Buffalo National River park, the ...
EAST FORK WILDERNESS
COLLIER HOMESTEAD HOUSE
The Collier Homestead House is a must-see point of interest located in the Ozark National Forest of Arkansas. The homestead was built in the early 1900s and has been preserved ...
UPPER BUFFALO WILDERNESS AREA

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