🐟 What fish can you catch in Appleton?

Most commonly caught species around Appleton , AR : Largemouth bass - 1,528 reported catches Spotted bass - 171 reported catches Channel catfish - 163 reported catches Bluegill - 140 reported catches Blue catfish - 127 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Appleton fishing reports?

The latest Appleton , AR fishing reports are: @dancatchesfish10 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @gjameson reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Piney Creek . @gjameson reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Piney Creek . @HawgChasinHogs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou . @haydenhall4421 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou . .

Fishing in Appleton, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Appleton, Arkansas?

Anglers in Appleton , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Galla Creek Lake , South Fork Little Red River , Bakers Creek , Cargile Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Appleton?

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Appleton

Latest Appleton fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

Little Piney Creek

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Channel catfish

Little Piney Creek

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Largemouth bass

Illinois Bayou

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Largemouth bass

Illinois Bayou

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White bass

Lake Russellville

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Largemouth bass

Lake Russellville

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Fishing regulations in Appleton

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Arkansas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

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No size limit. No closed season.
For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

35°25′6.6″N 92°52′20.6″W

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FAQ about Appleton fishing

Anglers in Appleton, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Galla Creek Lake, South Fork Little Red River, Bakers Creek, and Cargile Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Appleton, AR:

Largemouth bass - 1,528 reported catches
Spotted bass - 171 reported catches
Channel catfish - 163 reported catches
Bluegill - 140 reported catches
Blue catfish - 127 reported catches

The latest Appleton, AR fishing reports are:

@dancatchesfish10 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@gjameson reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Piney Creek.
@gjameson reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Piney Creek.
@HawgChasinHogs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou.
@haydenhall4421 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou.

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