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2010 Regulations for Arkansas Lakes

Regulations in this section are those that differ from statewide regulations on pages 8, 27-28 and 81 of  the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Please check Page 10 for crappie and smallmouth bass daily limits.

Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Family and Community Fishing Program Destinations. See pages 12 and 13 for more details.

Handicapped-accessibleIndicates (1) handicapped-accessible area, or (2) fishing open to holders of a disabled fishing (either a three-year or combination) disability license. One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing.

Amon’s (Baxter County - Mountain Home Community Lake) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Apple (Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA - Monroe County)
Closed to access for 30 days prior to and during duck season. See wildlife management area regulations.  

Armory Pond SAU Campus - Magnolia (Columbia County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Handicapped-accessible
Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a hand-held rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Lake open to electric trolling motors only. Fishing open to holders of a disabled fishing (either a three-year or combination) disability license. One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing.

Ashbaugh (Dave Donaldson/Black River WMA - Greene County)
Black bass daily limit is six. See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations. No limit on white bass.  

Atalanta (Benton County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Handicapped-accessible
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped-accessible fishing jetty is available. Catfish daily limit is three. Trout daily limit is five. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Atkins (Pope County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass from 16 inches to 21 inches must be released immediately to the water. Largemouth bass daily limit is four, of which one may be over 21 inches. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Austelle (Cross County)
Largemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Bailey (Conway County) Handicapped-accessible
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Barnett (White County)
Largemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately to the water. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.  

Bear Creek (Lee County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately to the water. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. Boat motors may not exceed 9.9 horsepower on USDA Forest Service lakes.

Benton City Lake (Saline County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
See Sunset Lake.

Beaver (Benton, Carroll, Washington Counties) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Spotted bass must be at least 12 inches long to keep. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is six. Smallmouth bass daily limit is six. Crappie shorter than 10 inches must be released immediately to the water. Crappie (black and white) combined daily limit is 15. Striped and hybrid striped bass combined daily limit is three and striped bass must be at least 20 inches or longer to keep. Walleye daily limit for Beaver Lake and its tributaries is four and must be at least 18 inches long to keep. No limit on white bass for Beaver Lake and its tributaries including Lake Sequoyah. Legal to take game fish (except largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) with spear guns during season - see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available at Hickory Creek and Prairie Creek. Game fish may be snagged from the bank below Beaver Dam, from the Corps of Engineers “No fishing beyond this point” sign, downstream to the first Corps of Engineers boat ramp on the left descending bank from April 15-June 15 only.

Bennett (Faulkner County) Handicapped-accessible
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Bentonville (Benton County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Big Lake (NWR) (Mississippi County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Blue Mountain (Logan, Yell Counties)
Largemouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Crappie must be 9 inches or longer to keep. Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season - see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Blytheville City Parks Lakes (Mississippi County)
Catfish daily limit is five.

Bob Courtway (Faulkner County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a hand-held rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Bob Kidd (Washington County)
Largemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately to the water. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Bois d’Arc (Bois d’Arc WMA - Hempstead County)
See Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d’Arc, Page 60 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Brewer (Conway County)
Largemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately to the water.

Bull Shoals (Marion, Baxter, Boone Counties) Handicapped-accessible
Crappie, black and white, combined daily limit is 15. Crappie shorter than 10 inches must be released immediately to the water. Striped and hybrid bass combined daily limit is three. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Spotted bass must be at least 12 inches long to keep. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is six. Smallmouth bass daily limit is 6. Walleye must be at least 18 inches long to keep. Walleye daily limit is four. No fishing in the Pot Shoals net pen area. Legal to take game fish (except largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) with spear guns during season -see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. The White River Border Lakes License (WRL) entitles the holder to fish in the Missouri portion of Bull Shoals Lake without buying a Missouri nonresident license. See Page 19 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available at the Bull Shoals Recreation Area.

Burnt Cane (St. Francis County)
 On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook).   

Cabot Community Fishing Pond (Lonoke County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five.

Caddo Pond (Montgomery County)
Largemouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep.

Calion (Union County)
Open to skiing and personal watercraft. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook).

Cambadelle (Crawford County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Camp Ferncliff (Pulaski County)
Catfish daily limit is five.

Cane Creek (Lincoln County) Handicapped-accessible
Crappie shorter than 10 inches must be released immediately to the water. Crappie daily limit is 15. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Cargile (Ed Gordon/Pt. Remove WMA - Conway County)
See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Carol Ann Cross Pond (Sebastian County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Handicapped-accessible
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Catherine (Hot Spring, Garland Counties) Handicapped-accessible
Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Cave City Lakes (Sharp County)
Catfish daily limit is five.

Charles (Lawrence County) Handicapped-accessible
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Below U.S. Highway 167, hogging and noodling allowed June 1-Oct. 31 only. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Cherrywood Lake (Pulaski County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Chicot (Chicot County) [includes Connerly Bayou downstream from Connerly Dam and Ditch Bayou downstream to Ditch Bayou Dam] Handicapped-accessible
Crappie shorter than 10 inches must be released immediately to the water. Crappie daily limit is 20. No limit on channel catfish. Largemouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Open to skiing and personal watercraft. Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available.

Clear Lake (Clark County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Clearfork (Garland County)
Catfish daily limit is five.

Clubhouse (Petit Jean WMA -Yell County)
Catfish daily limit is five. See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.   

Columbia (Columbia County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass daily limit is eight of which only three may be longer than 18 inches. Largemouth bass from 16 inches to 18 inches long must be released immediately to the water. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat flathead catfish, pickerel, gar, bowfin or largemouth bass (over 16 inches long) because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat flathead catfish, gar, bowfin or pickerel and should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass over 16 inches long. Largemouth bass shorter than 16 inches and other species of fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Conway (Faulkner County) Handicapped-accessible
Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available.

Cove Creek Lake (Perry County) Handicapped-accessible
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat largemouth bass longer than 12 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat largemouth bass longer than 16 inches or more than two meals per month of largemouth bass 12 inches to 16 inches long. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Cox Creek (Grant County)
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Cox Cypress (Bayou Meto WMA- Arkansas County)
Boat motors larger than 25 horsepower are not allowed. No boat motors are allowed on the area from 1 p.m. until 4 a.m. during waterfowl season, except they may be used all day during the last three days of the last waterfowl season. See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.  

Craighead Forest Park Youth Fishing Pond (Craighead County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Handicapped-accessible
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a hand-held rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Lake open to electric trolling motors only. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a three-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Crowley’s Ridge (Greene County - Crowley’s Ridge State Park) Handicapped-accessible
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Crown (Izard County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Crystal (Benton County)
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Dagmar (Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA - Monroe County)
See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.

Dardanelle (Arkansas River impoundment - Franklin, Pope, Johnson, Logan, Yell Counties) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass must be at least 15 inches long to keep. Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available.

Dardanelle City Park Ponds (Yell County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Only hand-held rod or pole allowed. Largemouth bass catch-and-release only. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

DeGray (Clark, Hot Spring Counties)
Smallmouth bass daily limit is two at least 12 inches long. Largemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately to the water. Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season - see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

DeQueen (Sevier County)
Legal to spearfish in season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) daily limit is six. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Des Arc (Prairie County) Handicapped-accessible
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

DeWitt City Lake (Arkansas County) Handicapped-accessible
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Devil’s Den (Washington County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Trout daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Dierks (Howard, Sevier Counties)
Largemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately to the water. Legal to spearfish in season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d’Arc (Bois d’Arc WMA - Hempstead County Handicapped-accessible
The sport fish daily limit is half the statewide daily limit (Page 8 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Donald Branch Fishing Pond (Monroe County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Dry Fork Lake (Perry County)
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat largemouth bass longer than 16 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass longer than 16 inches. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Dunn (Cross County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Elmdale (Washington County)
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

England Community Pond (Lonoke County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
See Mike Freeze Community Fishing Pond.

Entergy Park Pond (Garland County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.   

Enterprise (Ashley County)
Ski zone open to skiing and personal watercraft. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook).  

Erling (Lafayette County)
Ten channel catfish and ten blue catfish may be taken in addition to the daily limit. Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Family Park (Garland County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Catfish daily limit is three. Waters open to electric trolling motors only. Trout daily limit is five. Largemouth bass must be released immediately.

Fayetteville (Washington County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

First Old River Lake (Miller County)
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply, (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook).  

Forrest City Park Lake (St. Francis County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Frierson (Greene County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth or spotted bass must be 12 inches or longer to keep. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Georgia Pacific (Ashley County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Gillham (Howard, Polk Counties)
Legal to spearfish in season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Glenwood Pond (Pike County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
See John Benjamin Glenwood Community Pond.

Grampus (Ashley County)
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook).

Grand (Chicot County) Handicapped-accessible
No limit on catfish. Open to skiing and personal watercraft. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Gray’s (Cleveland County)
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat flathead catfish (26 inches or longer), largemouth bass (13 inches or longer) gar, bowfin or pickerel because of mercury contamination. Others should limit their consumption of flathead catfish (26 inches or longer), largemouth bass (13-16 inches in length), pickerel, gar or bowfin to two meals per month and not eat largemouth bass over 16 inches long. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Greenlee (Monroe County)
See Marion McCollum Lake.

Greers Ferry (Cleburne, Van Buren Counties)
Largemouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Smallmouth bass must be 12 inches or longer to keep. Walleye from 20 inches to 28 inches long must be released immediately to the water. Walleye daily limit is six, only one of which may exceed 28 inches. Walleye length and daily limits are also in effect for tributaries to Greers Ferry Lake. Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Greeson (Pike County)
Smallmouth bass daily limit is two and must be at least 12 inches long to keep. Striped bass daily limit is three. Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Gulf Mountain Ponds (Gulf Mountain WMA -Van Buren County)
See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.

Gunner Pool (Stone County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Gurdon (Clark County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Crappie daily limit is 15. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Hamilton (Garland County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available.

Harris Brake(Harris Brake WMA - Perry County) Handicapped-accessible
See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations. Crappie must be at least 9 inches long to keep. Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season – see Page 11. Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available.

Hayden Bend Pond (Stone County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Heritage Park Lake (Clay County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Hickson (Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA – Monroe County)
See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.

Hidden (Carroll County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Hindsville (Madison County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Hinkle (Scott County) Handicapped-accessible
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Hogue (Earl Buss/Bayou DeView WMA – Poinsett County) Handicapped-accessible
No limit on tilapia. See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations. Upper Lake Hogue: open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Horsehead (Johnson County) 
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook).

Horseshoe (Crittenden County)
Crappie, black and white, combined daily limit is 50.

Horseshoe Bend Pool
See Strawberry River, Page 76 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Hubble (Dave Donaldson/Black River WMA – Clay County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.  

Irons Fork Lake (Polk County)
Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Jack Nolen (Sebastian County)
Black bass daily limit is 6. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook).    

John Benjamin Glenwood Community Pond (Pike County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

June (Lafayette County) Handicapped-accessible
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Keeland (Petit Jean WMA – Yell County)
See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.

Kingfisher (Petit Jean WMA – Yell County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Largemouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.  

Lake Diffenbacher (Miller County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Lake Fort Smith (Crawford County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding and children under the age of seven should not eat black bass (16 inches or longer) because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat black bass over 20 inches in length and limit their consumption of black bass 16-20 inches in length to two meals a month.

Lake Leatherwood (Carroll County)
Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Lake Village Community Fishing Pond (Chicot County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Handicapped-accessible
Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a hand-held rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under age 16 who is actively fishing. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Lake open to electric motors only. Fishing open to holders of a disabled fishing (either a three-year or combination) disability license. One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing.

Lee Creek Reservoir (Crawford County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately to the water. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Little Rock Air Force Base (Pulaski County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Catfish daily limit is three. Trout daily limit is five. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Little Rock City Park Ponds (Pulaski County - Boyle Park, Hindman Park, Kiwanis Park, Otter Creek Park, MacArthur and
War Memorial Park) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Trout daily limit is five. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Lou Emma (Crawford County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is five. Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Ludwig (Johnson County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Mallard (Big Lake WMA - Mississippi County) Handicapped-accessible
No limit on tilapia. Largemouth bass daily limit is one, which must be 21 inches or longer. See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Mammoth Pond (Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA - Prairie County) Handicapped-accessible
See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Marion City Park Lake (Crittenden County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Marion McCollum Greenlee Lake (Monroe County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Pond (Jefferson County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Trout daily limit is five. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Mattocks Park Lake - El Dorado (Union County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Handicapped-accessible
Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a hand-held rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Lake open to electric trolling motors only. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a three-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing.

Maumelle (Pulaski County)
Striped and hybrid bass combined daily limit is three. Boats must be at least 14 feet long. As a municipal water supply, Lake Maumelle has many special regulations, call (501) 868-4391 for information.

Mellwood (Phillips County)
Water skiing is not allowed north of the Mellwood Old River Ski Club Landing.

Mercer Bayou (Sulphur River WMA - Miller County)
Largemouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.  

Mike Freeze England Community Fishing Pond (Lonoke County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA (Prairie County)
Ponds and lakes (except oxbow lakes) open to fishing with rod or pole only. See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.

Mike and Janet Huckabee Youth Pond (Hempstead County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Trout daily limit is five. Other species are restricted to one-half the statewide daily limit. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited. Family and Community Fishing rules apply only to that portion of the lake restricted to persons under 16 or over 65 using a hand-held rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Lake open to electric trolling motors only. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a three-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing.

Millwood (Little River, Howard, Sevier, Hempstead Counties)
Largemouth bass limit is three. Largemouth bass shorter than 16 inches must be released immediately to the water. Ten channel catfish and ten blue catfish may be taken in addition to the daily limit. Legal to take game fish (except largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) with spearguns during season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Mirror (Blanchard Springs) (Stone County) Handicapped-accessible
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Anglers may use no more than two fishing rods and must attend them at all times. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Monticello (Drew County)
During the months of December, January and February, the minimum-length limit for crappie is waived on Lake Monticello and the harvest is regulated by a 20-fish daily bag limit. The first 20 crappie caught, regardless of size, must be retained: culling is not permitted. From March through November, harvest is controlled by a 10-inch minimum length, 20-fish daily bag limit. Largemouth bass from 16 inches to 21 inches long must be released immediately to the water. Largemouth bass daily limit is four, only one of which may exceed 21 inches. No limit on white bass and hybrid striped bass. Because of mercury contamination, pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under age seven should not eat flathead catfish, blue catfish or largemouth bass longer than 12 inches. Others should not eat flathead catfish or blue catfish longer than 15 inches, or largemouth bass longer than 16 inches, or more than two meals per month of largemouth bass shorter than 16 inches. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Morgan Point Bendway Lake (Desha County)
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook).  

Moss Creek Pond (Yell County)
Largemouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep.

Newark City Lake (Independence County)
Catfish daily limit is five.

Newport City Lake (Jackson County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Nimrod (Yell County) Handicapped-accessible
Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Do not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass longer than 16 inches because of mercury contamination. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under age seven should not eat largemouth bass longer than 16 inches. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available.

Norfork (Baxter County) Handicapped-accessible
Crappie, black and white, combined daily limit is 15. Crappie shorter than 10 inches must be released immediately to the water. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Spotted bass must be at least 12 inches long to keep. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is six. Smallmouth bass daily limit is 6. Striped bass must be 20 inches or longer to keep. Striped and hybrid bass combined daily limit is three. Walleye must be at least 18 inches long to keep. Walleye daily limit is four. Legal to take game fish (except largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) with spear guns during season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. You may not use live wild-caught baitfish on Norfork Lake unless said bait was caught on Norfork Lake (including the watershed above the lake) or purchased from an Arkansas licensed dealer. The White River Border Lakes License entitles the holder to fish in the Missouri portion of Norfork Lake without buying a Missouri nonresident license. See Page 19 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available at the Cranfield Recreation Area.

North Fork (Montgomery County)
Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

North Little Rock City Park Lakes (Pulaski County – Burn’s Park) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Old Davidsonville (Randolph County) Handicapped-accessible
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Old Town (Phillips County)
On AGFC access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Ouachita (Montgomery, Garland Counties)
Largemouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is six. Largemouth bass and spotted bass must be at least 13 inches or longer to keep. Striped bass daily limit is three. Smallmouth bass on Lake Ouachita upstream to the River Bluff access and the South Fork of the Ouachita River upstream to Hovel Branch must be released immediately to the water. No fishing in the Jim Collins Net Pen area. Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. Spearfishing for smallmouth bass is prohibited.

Overcup (Conway County) Handicapped-accessible
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available.

Ozark (Arkansas River impoundment - Crawford, Franklin, Sebastian Counties)
Largemouth bass must be at least 15 inches long to keep. Legal to take game fish with spear guns during season - see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Paradise (Pulaski County)
Catfish daily limit is five.

Paris (Logan County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Pickthorne/Sproles (Holland Bottoms WMA - Lonoke County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass from 16 inches to 21 inches long must be released immediately to the water. Largemouth bass daily limit is two, only one of which may exceed 21 inches. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations. Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available.

Pine Bluff (Jefferson County)
See Saracen.

Pine Bluff Regional Park Youth Fishing Pond (Jefferson County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Handicapped-accessible
Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a hand-held rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Lake open to electric trolling motors only. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a three-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park (Pulaski County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Catfish daily limit is three. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Pleasant View Park (Pope County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Poinsett (Poinsett County) Handicapped-accessible
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Pullen Pond (Petit Jean WMA - Yell County)
See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.  

Ramsey Slough (Independence County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Reynolds Park (Greene County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Rick Evans/Grandview Prairie WMA Lake 1 (Hempstead County) Handicapped-accessible
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass from 16 inches to 21 inches long must be released immediately to the water. Largemouth daily limit is two, of which only one may be longer than 21 inches. Daily limit of all other fish is half the statewide daily limit (refer to Page 8 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Rick Evans/Grandview Prairie WMA Lake 2 (Hempstead County)
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Daily limit of all fish is half the statewide daily limit (refer to Page 8 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Roosevelt (Petit Jean State Park - Conway County)
Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Rowe (Batesville - Independence County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Salem City Lake (Fulton County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Handicapped-accessible
Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a hand-held rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a three-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Saracen (Jefferson County) Handicapped-accessible
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Searcy City Lake (White County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Sequoyah (Washington County)
No daily limit on white bass for Beaver Lake and its tributaries including Lake Sequoyah.

Shady Lake (Polk County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Sherwood Municipal City Pond (Pulaski County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Shirey Bay (Shirey Bay/Rainey Brake WMA - Lawrence County)
See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.  

Spring (Yell County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat largemouth bass longer than 16 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass longer than 16 inches. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Springdale Community Fishing Pond (Murphy Park, Washington County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Spring River Lake (Fulton County)
Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Storm Creek (Phillips County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Sugarloaf (Sebastian County)
Largemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately to the water. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Sunset Lake (Saline County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

SWEPCO (Benton County)
Largemouth bass statewide daily limit (10) applies of which only one may exceed 18 inches.

Sylvia (Perry County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Lake Sylvia campground and parking area closes Oct.10-May 5. Lake access remains open unless otherwise posted. Call (501) 321-5202 for more information. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of seven should not eat largemouth bass 16 inches or longer because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass 16 inches or longer. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Table Rock (Carroll, Boone Counties)
Smallmouth or largemouth bass must be at least 15 inches long to keep. Spotted bass must be at least 12 inches long to keep. Smallmouth bass daily limit is six. Crappie, black and white, combined daily limit is 15. Crappie shorter than 10 inches must be released immediately to the water. Walleye caught in Table Rock Lake and its tributaries must be at least 18 inches long to keep with a daily limit of four. Legal to take game fish (except largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) with spear guns during season – see Page 11 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook. The White River Border Lakes license entitles the holder to fish in the Missouri portion of Table Rock Lake without buying a Missouri nonresident license – see Page 19. These regulations apply to the waters from Beaver Lake Dam to Table Rock Dam. Check Page 76 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook if fishing the White River below Beaver Lake Dam to the Houseman Access for additional regulations.

Tom’s (White County)
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Tri-County (Calhoun County)
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Truman Baker (Scott County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Twin Lakes A and B (Pulaski County)
Catfish daily limit is five.

USDA Forest Service Ponds (where posted)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

Valencia (Pulaski County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Victory (Clay County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Village Creek State Park Lakes (Cross, St. Francis Counties)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Check special regulations for Lake Austelle, Page 56 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Wallace (Drew, Chicot Counties)
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook).  

Walnut Ridge City Lake (Lawrence County) Handicapped-accessible
Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available.

Ward City Park Lake (Lonoke County)
Catfish daily limit is five. Open to fishing with rod or pole only.

War Memorial Park Pond (Pulaski County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Handicapped-accessible
Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a hand-held rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a three-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Webb (Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA – Prairie County)
See Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook for wildlife management area regulations.  

Wells (Ft. Chaffee – Sebastian County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Only hand-held rod or pole allowed. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

West Memphis City Park (Crittenden County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination Handicapped-accessible
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. Catfish daily limit is three. Trout daily limit is five.

White Oak, Lower (Ouachita County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass from 16 inches to 18 inches long must be released immediately to the water. Largemouth bass daily limit is eight, no more than three may exceed 18 inches. Snagging is prohibited below the dam separating Upper and Lower White Oak lakes. On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

White Oak, Upper (Ouachita County) Handicapped-accessible
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Snagging is prohibited below the dam separating Upper and Lower White Oak Lakes. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Wilhelmina (Polk County) Handicapped-accessible
Largemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately to the water. No fishing in the fish cage area. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Willow Beach Park Pond (Pulaski County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Wilson (Ashley County)
On AGFC lakes and access areas, special rules apply (Page 28 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook). Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.

Winona (Saline County)
All black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) exceeding 16 inches must be returned to the water immediately because of mercury contamination. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under age seven should not eat largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass longer than 16 inches. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. For more information on mercury contamination, see Page 47 of the 2010 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Yell County Wildlife Federation Pond (Yell County) Family and Community Fishing Program Destination
Only hand-held rod or pole allowed. Largemouth bass must be released immediately to the water. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.