🐟 What fish can you catch in Bismarck?

Most commonly caught species around Bismarck , AR : Largemouth bass - 2,176 reported catches Spotted bass - 547 reported catches Bluegill - 410 reported catches Channel catfish - 247 reported catches Striped bass - 190 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bismarck fishing reports?

The latest Bismarck , AR fishing reports are: @ryanowens reported a nice Largemouth bass at Caddo River . @ryanowens reported a nice Largemouth bass at DeGray Lake . @L.Lacewell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hamilton . @tanner-capps reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hamilton . .

Fishing in Bismarck, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bismarck, Arkansas?

Anglers in Bismarck , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Hamilton , Ouachita River , DeGray Lake , Caddo River , Lake Catherine .

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

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Bismarck

Latest Bismarck fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Caddo River

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Largemouth bass

DeGray Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Hamilton

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Hamilton

length · weight

Lake Ouachita

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Largemouth bass

Lake Hamilton

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Hamilton

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Hamilton

length · weight

Redear sunfish

DeGray Lake

13 in · 1 lb 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Hamilton

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Fishing regulations in Bismarck

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 19th, 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

34°19′4.1″N 93°10′40.8″W

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FAQ about Bismarck fishing

Anglers in Bismarck, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Hamilton, Ouachita River, DeGray Lake, Caddo River, and Lake Catherine.

Most commonly caught species around Bismarck, AR:

Largemouth bass - 2,176 reported catches
Spotted bass - 547 reported catches
Bluegill - 410 reported catches
Channel catfish - 247 reported catches
Striped bass - 190 reported catches

The latest Bismarck, AR fishing reports are:

@ryanowens reported a nice Largemouth bass at Caddo River.
@ryanowens reported a nice Largemouth bass at DeGray Lake.
@L.Lacewell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hamilton.
@tanner-capps reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hamilton.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bismarck, 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: