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Fishing in Fort Smith, AR

Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Fort Smith

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Blue catfish
Blue catfish
Spotted bass
Spotted bass

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Spotted bass

Brushy Creek Reservoir

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Channel catfish

Wildcat Mountain Lake

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Channel catfish

Wildcat Mountain Lake

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Freshwater drum

Lee Creek

23 in · 5 lb

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Freshwater drum

Lee Creek

23 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

Lee Creek

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Largemouth bass

Lee Creek

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Blue catfish

Wildcat Mountain Lake

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Bluegill

Lake Shepherd Springs

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Black crappie

Lake Shepherd Springs

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About Fort Smith fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Fort Smith, Arkansas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,982 catches for Largemouth bass, 351 catches for Channel catfish, and 270 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Fort Smith

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.

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FAQ about Fort Smith fishing

Anglers in Fort Smith, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River, Wildcat Mountain Lake, Wells Lake, Lee Creek, and Greenwood Lake.
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