34 public waters in the Ozarks region — 8 lakes/reservoirs and 26 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Arkansas licence.
See every public fishing venue in Arkansas on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Bull Shoals Lake (45,000 ac) and Norfork Lake on the White and North Fork rivers — enormous, clear, structure-rich Corps highland reservoirs. Largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass (Bull Shoals is a nationally-ranked bass lake), a strong striped-bass and white-bass fishery, Walleye, slab Crappie, Bluegill, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Cold tailwaters below both dams are the Trout rivers.
Fulton County, Arkansas — Omaha Lake is a 136-acre lake, managed by Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (public fishing lake): An AGFC-owned community or family fishing lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Rainbow Trout stocked into a number of them through the winter (the Family and Community Fishing Program). Managed for bank and pier access; usually electric-motor or trolling-motor only.
Lake Omaha, a 132-acre lake in Fulton County, Arkansas, managed by Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (public fishing lake): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Fulton County, Arkansas — Chanute Lake is a 55-acre lake, managed by Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (public fishing lake): An AGFC-owned community or family fishing lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Rainbow Trout stocked into a number of them through the winter (the Family and Community Fishing Program). Managed for bank and pier access; usually electric-motor or trolling-motor only.
Fulton County, Arkansas — Lake Chanute is a 54-acre lake, managed by Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (public fishing lake): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Aztec Lake (21 acres) sits in Fulton County, Arkansas, managed by Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (public fishing lake). An AGFC-owned community or family fishing lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Rainbow Trout stocked into a number of them through the winter (the Family and Community Fishing Program). Managed for bank and pier access; usually electric-motor or trolling-motor only.
Fulton County, Arkansas — Lake Aztec is a 19-acre lake, managed by Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (public fishing lake): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Langston Lake, a 9-acre lake in Fulton County, Arkansas, managed by Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (public fishing lake): An AGFC-owned community or family fishing lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Rainbow Trout stocked into a number of them through the winter (the Family and Community Fishing Program). Managed for bank and pier access; usually electric-motor or trolling-motor only.
Strawberry River (158 km) flows through Sharp, Izard, Lawrence and 1 more county in Arkansas. An Ozark smallmouth river (Crooked Creek, the upper War Eagle, the Kings, the Mulberry, Big Piney Creek, the Illinois, Lee Creek) — clear, gravel-bottomed, bluff-lined water full of Smallmouth Bass ('brown bass'), spotted and Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass ('Goggle-Eye'), and Longear Sunfish. Crooked Creek and the Kings are the state's premier smallmouth floats.
South Fork Spring River (68 km) flows through Fulton and Sharp Counties, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
The Spring River near Hardy — fed by the huge Mammoth Spring on the Missouri line, so it runs cold and full year-round. A put-and-take Rainbow Trout fishery in the upper reaches (a Trout permit is required), then Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye and Rock Bass lower down. A very popular float, whitewater in places.
Fulton and Baxter Counties, Arkansas — Big Creek is a 43 km stream: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Piney Creek (30 km) flows through Izard, Fulton and Stone Counties, Arkansas. An Arkansas Trout tailwater — the cold, dam-controlled White River below Bull Shoals, the North Fork below Norfork, the Little Red below Greers Ferry, and the Little Missouri below Narrows Dam. Trophy Brown Trout (the 40 lb 4 oz world record came from the Little Red), stocked and holdover rainbows, cutthroat and Brook Trout, plus Walleye. Sudden generation-driven flows.
In Fulton County, Arkansas, Myatt Creek is a 29 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Sharp and Fulton Counties, Arkansas, North Big Creek is a 27 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Baxter and Fulton Counties, Arkansas, Bennetts Bayou is a 32 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
South Brushy Creek runs 23 km through Fulton and Baxter Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Fulton and Baxter Counties, Arkansas, Bennetts River is a 39 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Fulton County, Arkansas — English Creek is a 13 km stream: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Wild Horse Creek (13 km) flows through Fulton County, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Little Creek runs 14 km through Fulton and Baxter Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Gut Creek runs 13 km through Fulton and Sharp Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Lick Creek runs 12 km through Fulton County, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Pine Hill Creek (12 km) flows through Fulton County, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Bens Creek (13 km) flows through Izard and Fulton Counties, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Fulton and Sharp Counties, Arkansas, Hackney Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Mill Pond Branch runs 10 km through Fulton County, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Fulton County, Arkansas, Town Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Bay Creek (8 km) flows through Fulton County, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Forty Island Creek runs 10 km through Sharp and Fulton Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Fulton and Izard Counties, Arkansas, Hubble Branch is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Trace Creek (8 km) flows through Fulton County, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Bullpen Creek runs 8 km through Fulton and Izard Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Fulton County, Arkansas, North Little Creek is a 7 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Across its mapped waters, Fulton County holds 22 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Longear Sunfish and White Bass.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Arkansas map Join PiscaMapsOne Arkansas Game & Fish Commission fishing licence covers every public water in the state — the resident annual Fisheries Conservation licence is about $11, the non-resident annual about $50, with non-resident 3-day and 7-day trip licences sold. A ~$10 trout permit (resident and non-resident, no age exemption) is required to fish for or keep trout anywhere, including the White, North Fork and Little Red tailwaters. Arkansas residents 65 and older buy a low-cost lifetime licence; residents born before 1 January 1933 and disabled residents fish free. Buy at agfc.com.