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Water Body
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Lake
Bob Kidd
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PDF Map
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Location
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West-central
Washington
County
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2 miles west of Prairie Grove
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AGFC Interactive Map
Directions
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District Information
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District 1
2805 West Oak
Rogers, AR 72756 |
Ron Moore, Biologist
rmoore@agfc.state.ar.us
1-877-631-6005
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Size
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200 acres |
Constructed: 1975 |
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Regulations
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Click here to view specific regulations pertaining to this lake.
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Ownership
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Lake Bob Kidd is owned by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. |
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Major Sportfish
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Bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, redear sunfish |
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Other Fish
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Blue catfish, grass carp, green sunfish, warmouth |
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Fish Forage
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Small sunfish, crayfish, golden shiners, insect larvae |
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Visible Cover
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Abundant standing dead timber and stumps, buckbrush, riprap along dam |
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Depth
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Average depth 13 feet; maximum 30 feet |
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Bottom Features
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An old fencerow marked by a row of dead trees separates the shallow upper third of the lake from the deeper lower section. Fish-attracting structure includes a flat level berm area just casting distance away from the riprapped dam and a creek channel fairly well marked by the timber line running parallel to the lake's south shore. |
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Aquatic Vegetation
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Water lilies in the shallow upper end. |
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Facilities
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A double-wide concrete ramp and a wooden courtesy dock and fishing pier are located in the main access area at the dam's northern end. The city of Prairie Grove maintains a picnic area and a baseball field alongside the road leading to the boat ramp. A bait shop at the south entrance to the lake provides fishing needs, with motels and restaurants in Prairie Grove and Fayetteville. |
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Access
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The lake's main entrance is clearly marked by signs on U.S. Highway 62 just west of Prairie Grove. The signs direct traffic north onto a paved road leading to the main access area. There is also a north entrance via a paved county road turning west off Arkansas Highway 156 in Prairie Grove. This is marked with signs as well. |
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Description
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At various times, you'll hear this small west Arkansas lake called Bobb Kidd, Budd Kidd and Bad Kidd. Local historians have settled the dispute once and for all. Robert "Bob" Kidd once had a home here, and the lake and the creek it was built on are named for him. The impoundment's proper name is "Lake Bob Kidd".
Lake Bob Kidd's claim to fame is bluegills, crappies, redears, largemouth bass and channel catfish. These popular sportfish are found in good numbers and whopping sizes. Fish are found throughout this small lake, but some places seem to produce more consistently than others. Jumbo bream, bass and catfish are often caught on the flat berm out from the dam, and the timber along the creek channel paralleling the south shore is a good spot to catch all these species and crappies, too. A very large oak tree on the south shore near the dam, directly across the lake from the boat ramp, is especially popular with bluegill and crappie anglers. Bankfishermen frequent the north shore timber stands and the riprap along the dam.
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Other Points
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While in the area, you may want to visit Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park on U.S. 62 at the east edge of Prairie Grove. Interpretive programs and exhibits let visitors relive the historical Civil War battle fought here in 1862. The park also offersa playground, restrooms and a picnic area with tables, grills and barbecue pits. |
Restaurants, Camping
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Restaurants and Lodging can be found in nearby Fayetteville. |
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