🐟 What fish can you catch in Fayetteville?

Most commonly caught species around Fayetteville , AR : Largemouth bass - 8,036 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,866 reported catches Spotted bass - 1,376 reported catches Bluegill - 1,156 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,132 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fayetteville fishing reports?

The latest Fayetteville , AR fishing reports are: @joanna.petersen reported a nice Largemouth bass at Beaver Lake . @Bauss4life_ reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Bentonville . @foremanowen reported a nice Spotted bass . @Bauss4life_ reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Bentonville . @huntergreen9871 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Atalanta . .

Fishing in Fayetteville, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fayetteville, Arkansas?

Anglers in Fayetteville , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Beaver Lake , White River , Illinois River , Clear Creek , Lake Sequoyah .

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

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Fayetteville

Latest Fayetteville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Beaver Lake

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Channel catfish

Lake Bentonville

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Spotted bass

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Channel catfish

Lake Bentonville

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Largemouth bass

Lake Atalanta

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Channel catfish

Lake Bentonville

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Bluegill

Muddy Fork

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Longear sunfish

Muddy Fork

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Greengill hybrid

Muddy Fork

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Walleye

Beaver Lake

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Fishing regulations in Fayetteville

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 22nd, 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

36°04′16.7″N 94°09′57.6″W

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FAQ about Fayetteville fishing

Anglers in Fayetteville, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Beaver Lake, White River, Illinois River, Clear Creek, and Lake Sequoyah.

Most commonly caught species around Fayetteville, AR:

Largemouth bass - 8,036 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,866 reported catches
Spotted bass - 1,376 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,156 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,132 reported catches

The latest Fayetteville, AR fishing reports are:

@joanna.petersen reported a nice Largemouth bass at Beaver Lake.
@Bauss4life_ reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Bentonville.
@foremanowen reported a nice Spotted bass.
@Bauss4life_ reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Bentonville.
@huntergreen9871 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Atalanta.

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