🐟 What fish can you catch in Atkins?

Most commonly caught species around Atkins , AR : Largemouth bass - 2,055 reported catches Channel catfish - 215 reported catches Bluegill - 215 reported catches Spotted bass - 192 reported catches Blue catfish - 145 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Atkins fishing reports?

The latest Atkins , AR fishing reports are: @jaron.hawkins reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nutters Chapel Golf & Country Lake . @jaron.hawkins reported a nice Channel catfish at Nutters Chapel Golf & Country Lake . @jesseuser2534 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou . @jesseuser2534 reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Lake Ola-dale . @jesseuser2534 reported a nice White bass at Lake Ola-dale . .

Fishing in Atkins, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Atkins, Arkansas?

Anglers in Atkins , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR) , Illinois Bayou , Lake Dardanelle , Lake Atkins , Lake Overcup .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Atkins , AR . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Atkins?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Atkins , AR was a 5 ft / 3.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @cole-noble at Little Shoal Creek on June 14, 2020 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Atkins?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Atkins , AR was a 5 ft / 11.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @danielddellis at Harris Brake on April 22, 2019 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Atkins?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Atkins , AR was a 1 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ryder-middleton at Huckleberry Creek on June 10, 2025 .

Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Atkins

Latest Atkins fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Nutters Chapel Golf & Country Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Nutters Chapel Golf & Country Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Illinois Bayou

length · weight

Hybrid striped bass

Lake Ola-dale

length · weight

White bass

Lake Ola-dale

length · weight

White bass

Lake Russellville

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Russellville

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Russellville

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Russellville

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Carol-Dan

12 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Atkins

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 May 8th, 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

Aggregate

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°14′29″N 92°56′47.4″W

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FAQ about Atkins fishing

Anglers in Atkins, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR), Illinois Bayou, Lake Dardanelle, Lake Atkins, and Lake Overcup.

Most commonly caught species around Atkins, AR:

Largemouth bass - 2,055 reported catches
Channel catfish - 215 reported catches
Bluegill - 215 reported catches
Spotted bass - 192 reported catches
Blue catfish - 145 reported catches

The latest Atkins, AR fishing reports are:

@jaron.hawkins reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nutters Chapel Golf & Country Lake.
@jaron.hawkins reported a nice Channel catfish at Nutters Chapel Golf & Country Lake.
@jesseuser2534 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou.
@jesseuser2534 reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Lake Ola-dale.
@jesseuser2534 reported a nice White bass at Lake Ola-dale.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Atkins, AR. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Atkins, AR was a 5 ft / 3.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @cole-noble at Little Shoal Creek on June 14, 2020.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Atkins, AR was a 5 ft / 11.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @danielddellis at Harris Brake on April 22, 2019.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Atkins, AR was a 1 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ryder-middleton at Huckleberry Creek on June 10, 2025.