🐟 What fish can you catch in Hot Springs?

Most commonly caught species around Hot Springs , AR : Largemouth bass - 2,890 reported catches Spotted bass - 742 reported catches Bluegill - 525 reported catches Channel catfish - 344 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 258 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hot Springs fishing reports?

The latest Hot Springs , AR fishing reports are: @christopherwaynesickle reported a nice Chain pickerel at Lake Ouachita . @johnathandreher reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hamilton . @alan.moffat reported a nice Largemouth bass at Irons Fork . @Logan_Hanna reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Ouachita . .

Fishing in Hot Springs, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hot Springs, Arkansas?

Anglers in Hot Springs , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Hamilton , Lake Ouachita , Ouachita River , Lake Catherine , Mazarn Creek .

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

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Hot Springs

Latest Hot Springs fishing reports

Chain pickerel

Lake Ouachita

15 in · 1 lb

Lake Hamilton

16 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Hamilton

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Irons Fork

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Ouachita

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Hamilton

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Irons Fork

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Irons Fork

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Irons Fork

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Irons Fork

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Hot Springs

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 23rd, 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°29′21.1″N 93°03′0.4″W

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FAQ about Hot Springs fishing

Anglers in Hot Springs, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Hamilton, Lake Ouachita, Ouachita River, Lake Catherine, and Mazarn Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Hot Springs, AR:

Largemouth bass - 2,890 reported catches
Spotted bass - 742 reported catches
Bluegill - 525 reported catches
Channel catfish - 344 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 258 reported catches

The latest Hot Springs, AR fishing reports are:

@christopherwaynesickle reported a nice Chain pickerel at Lake Ouachita.
@johnathandreher reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hamilton.
@alan.moffat reported a nice Largemouth bass at Irons Fork.
@Logan_Hanna reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Ouachita.

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