🐟 What fish can you catch in Paris?

Most commonly caught species around Paris , AR : Largemouth bass - 2,135 reported catches Bluegill - 228 reported catches Green sunfish - 180 reported catches Channel catfish - 172 reported catches Spotted bass - 143 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Paris fishing reports?

The latest Paris , AR fishing reports are: @robbiewilliams2201 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ozark Lake . @gjameson reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Piney Creek . @gjameson reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Piney Creek . @HawgChasinHogs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou . @haydenhall4421 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou . .

Fishing in Paris, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Paris, Arkansas?

Anglers in Paris , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR) , Lake Dardanelle , Ozark Lake , Booneville Reservoir & Creek , Blue Mountain Lake .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Paris , 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. .

Arkansas, United States

Want trophy-size catches? These Paris spots deliver

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Top fish species in Paris

Latest Paris fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Ozark Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Little Piney Creek

length · weight

Channel catfish

Little Piney Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Illinois Bayou

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Illinois Bayou

length · weight

Channel catfish

Little Shoal Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Courthouse Slough

length · weight

Bluegill

Paris Reservoir

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Ludwig

20 in · 4 lb

Black crappie

Liberty Park

length · weight

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Fishing regulations in Paris

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 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

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

35°17′21.8″N 93°43′30.7″W

Regulations in the map

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

FAQ about Paris fishing

Anglers in Paris, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR), Lake Dardanelle, Ozark Lake, Booneville Reservoir & Creek, and Blue Mountain Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Paris, AR:

Largemouth bass - 2,135 reported catches
Bluegill - 228 reported catches
Green sunfish - 180 reported catches
Channel catfish - 172 reported catches
Spotted bass - 143 reported catches

The latest Paris, AR fishing reports are:

@robbiewilliams2201 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ozark Lake.
@gjameson reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Piney Creek.
@gjameson reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Piney Creek.
@HawgChasinHogs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou.
@haydenhall4421 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou.

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