🐟 What fish can you catch in Paragould?

Most commonly caught species around Paragould , AR : Largemouth bass - 1,349 reported catches Channel catfish - 347 reported catches Bluegill - 243 reported catches White crappie - 183 reported catches Spotted bass - 119 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Paragould fishing reports?

The latest Paragould , AR fishing reports are: @codyaustin2085 reported a nice Redear sunfish at Lake Frierson . @Fishin_Mae reported a nice Freshwater drum at Saint Francis River . @stevemyers1712 reported a nice Blue catfish at Craighead Forest Lake . @stevemyers1712 reported a nice Channel catfish at Craighead Forest Lake . @stevemyers1712 reported a nice Channel catfish at Craighead Forest Lake . .

Fishing in Paragould, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Paragould, Arkansas?

Anglers in Paragould , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Reynolds Park Lake , Saint Francis River , Eightmile Creek , Lake Frierson , Walcot Lake .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Paragould , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Paragould?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Paragould , AR was a 1 ft / 1.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @mwaterford at Christian Creek on June 21, 2019 .

Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Paragould

Latest Paragould fishing reports

Redear sunfish

Lake Frierson

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Freshwater drum

Saint Francis River

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Blue catfish

Craighead Forest Lake

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Channel catfish

Craighead Forest Lake

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Channel catfish

Craighead Forest Lake

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Black bullhead

Craighead Forest Lake

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Black bullhead

Craighead Forest Lake

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Channel catfish

Craighead Forest Lake

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Largemouth bass

Craighead Forest Lake

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Largemouth bass

Craighead Forest Lake

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Fishing regulations in Paragould

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 May 15th, 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

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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

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36°03′19.8″N 90°30′53.6″W

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FAQ about Paragould fishing

Anglers in Paragould, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Reynolds Park Lake, Saint Francis River, Eightmile Creek, Lake Frierson, and Walcot Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Paragould, AR:

Largemouth bass - 1,349 reported catches
Channel catfish - 347 reported catches
Bluegill - 243 reported catches
White crappie - 183 reported catches
Spotted bass - 119 reported catches

The latest Paragould, AR fishing reports are:

@codyaustin2085 reported a nice Redear sunfish at Lake Frierson.
@Fishin_Mae reported a nice Freshwater drum at Saint Francis River.
@stevemyers1712 reported a nice Blue catfish at Craighead Forest Lake.
@stevemyers1712 reported a nice Channel catfish at Craighead Forest Lake.
@stevemyers1712 reported a nice Channel catfish at Craighead Forest Lake.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Paragould, AR was a 13 ft / 6.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Stevenloggins at Big Creek on October 16, 2015.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Paragould, AR was a 5 ft / 20 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @kbirm at Mallard Lake on April 26, 2020.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Paragould, AR was a 1 ft / 1.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @mwaterford at Christian Creek on June 21, 2019.