Beaver Lake Recreation Area fishing
Beaver Lake Recreation Area
Fishing Tips: Anglers can use jigs, live bait, or artificial lures to catch crappie and bluegill in the shallow waters around the lake. For bass and catfish, try using crankbaits, spinnerbaits, or worms near drop-offs and structures. Night fishing is also popular for catfish.
Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Beaver Lake Recreation Area for fishing is in the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the fish are active. The average temperature during these seasons ranges from 60-80°F.
Nearby Activities: In addition to fishing, visitors can enjoy hiking the trails, camping at the nearby campgrounds, and boating on the lake. The area also offers picnic areas and playgrounds for families.
Overall, Beaver Lake Recreation Area is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts looking to catch a variety of fish species and enjoy the outdoors with their friends and family.
What's biting at Beaver Lake Recreation Area
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Beaver Lake Recreation Area -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Black River Below Fairdealing | 70 cfs | → |
| Black River At Poplar Bluff | 753 cfs | → |
| Current River At Doniphan | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Black River At Leeper | 358 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River At Wappapello | 261 cfs | → |
| Current River At Van Buren | 1,170 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area
- Markham Springs Recreation Area
- Float Camp
- Float Camp Recreation Area
- Deer Leap Recreation Area
- Deer Leap
Parks
- Jerry F Mcclane Park And Recreation Area
- Conservation Area Little Black
- Little Black State Forest
- Bacon Memorial Park
- Hendrickson Park
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Reservoirs
- Beaver Lake
- Upper Little Black A-7 Dam
- Carlton Lake Dam
- Upper Little Black A-2
- Mallard Lake
- Ed Baker #1 Lake Dam
Boat launches
- County Road 501 Butler County
- Us 60 Carter County
- State Highway W Wayne County
- People's Creek Road 29, Wayne County
- Wayne County
- County Road 60-102 Carter County
Paddle runs
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Beaver Lake Recreation Area as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Beaver Lake Recreation Area
What fish species are found at Beaver Lake Recreation Area?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Beaver Lake Recreation Area -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Beaver Lake Recreation Area.
How do I get to Beaver Lake Recreation Area?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Beaver Lake Recreation Area.