Fishing in Decatur, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Decatur, Arkansas?

Anglers in Decatur , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Lake Flint Creek , Little Sugar Creek , Osage Creek , Loch Lomond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Decatur?

Most commonly caught species around Decatur , AR : Largemouth bass - 8,876 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,910 reported catches Spotted bass - 1,487 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,381 reported catches Bluegill - 1,299 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Decatur fishing reports?

The latest Decatur , AR fishing reports are: @kingston.mcwhite reported a nice Largemouth bass at Siloam Springs Lake . @river-farmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Osage Creek Tributary . @ethansimowitz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Rayburn . @lawsonsnider reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Osage Creek . @NeystCantCatch reported a nice Largemouth bass at Beaver Lake . .

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

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Decatur

Latest Decatur fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Siloam Springs Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Osage Creek Tributary

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Rayburn

18 in · 4 lb

Smallmouth bass

Osage Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Beaver Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hinshaw Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Windsor

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Fayetteville

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Sequoyah

12 in · 1 lb

White bass

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Decatur

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 June 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

Additional information

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

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

36°20′24.7″N 94°27′28.1″W

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FAQ about Decatur fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Decatur, Arkansas?

Anglers in Decatur, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Lake Flint Creek, Little Sugar Creek, Osage Creek, and Loch Lomond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Decatur?

Most commonly caught species around Decatur, AR:

Largemouth bass - 8,876 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,910 reported catches
Spotted bass - 1,487 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,381 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,299 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Decatur fishing reports?

The latest Decatur, AR fishing reports are:

@kingston.mcwhite reported a nice Largemouth bass at Siloam Springs Lake.
@river-farmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Osage Creek Tributary.
@ethansimowitz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Rayburn.
@lawsonsnider reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Osage Creek.
@NeystCantCatch reported a nice Largemouth bass at Beaver Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Decatur?

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