🐟 What fish can you catch in Ratcliff?

Most commonly caught species around Ratcliff , AR : Largemouth bass - 3,217 reported catches Bluegill - 385 reported catches Channel catfish - 383 reported catches Blue catfish - 253 reported catches Green sunfish - 245 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ratcliff fishing reports?

The latest Ratcliff , AR fishing reports are: @sheltoncaden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Van Buren Municipal Park . @blakelynnbrake reported a nice Bluegill at Louemma Lake . @Mickey_D reported a nice Channel catfish at Van Buren Municipal Park . @Mickey_D reported a nice Bluegill at Van Buren Municipal Park . @hchafin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wildcat Mountain Lake . .

Fishing in Ratcliff, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ratcliff, Arkansas?

Anglers in Ratcliff , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR) , Charleston Lake , Ozark Lake , Booneville Reservoir & Creek , Booneville Lake .

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

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Ratcliff

Latest Ratcliff fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Van Buren Municipal Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Louemma Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Van Buren Municipal Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Van Buren Municipal Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Wildcat Mountain Lake

14 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Alma

14 in · 2 lb 6 oz

Bluegill

Wells Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Hurricane Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Dardanelle

length · weight

Painted turtle

Van Buren Municipal Park

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Ratcliff

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 9th, 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

35°18′23.8″N 93°53′19.3″W

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FAQ about Ratcliff fishing

Anglers in Ratcliff, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR), Charleston Lake, Ozark Lake, Booneville Reservoir & Creek, and Booneville Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Ratcliff, AR:

Largemouth bass - 3,217 reported catches
Bluegill - 385 reported catches
Channel catfish - 383 reported catches
Blue catfish - 253 reported catches
Green sunfish - 245 reported catches

The latest Ratcliff, AR fishing reports are:

@sheltoncaden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Van Buren Municipal Park.
@blakelynnbrake reported a nice Bluegill at Louemma Lake.
@Mickey_D reported a nice Channel catfish at Van Buren Municipal Park.
@Mickey_D reported a nice Bluegill at Van Buren Municipal Park.
@hchafin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wildcat Mountain Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ratcliff, 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 Ratcliff, AR was a 13 ft / 5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Charlesmc at Mansfield Lake on July 11, 2014.