🐟 What fish can you catch in Russellville?

Most commonly caught species around Russellville , AR : Largemouth bass - 1,639 reported catches Spotted bass - 172 reported catches Channel catfish - 167 reported catches Bluegill - 159 reported catches Blue catfish - 134 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Russellville fishing reports?

The latest Russellville , AR fishing reports are: @HawgChasinHogs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou . @HawgChasinHogs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou . @pool-jackson reported a nice Channel catfish at Nimrod Lake . @pool-jackson reported a nice Channel catfish at Nimrod Lake . @pool-jackson reported a nice Channel catfish at Nimrod Lake . .

Fishing in Russellville, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Russellville, Arkansas?

Anglers in Russellville , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR) , Illinois Bayou , Lake Dardanelle , Lake Atkins , Lake Bailey .

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

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Russellville

Latest Russellville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Illinois Bayou

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Largemouth bass

Illinois Bayou

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Channel catfish

Nimrod Lake

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Channel catfish

Nimrod Lake

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Channel catfish

Nimrod Lake

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Channel catfish

Nimrod Lake

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Channel catfish

Lake Atkins

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Channel catfish

Little Piney Creek

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Channel catfish

Little Piney Creek

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White crappie

Nimrod Lake

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Fishing regulations in Russellville

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

35°16′34.7″N 93°08′17.9″W

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FAQ about Russellville fishing

Anglers in Russellville, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR), Illinois Bayou, Lake Dardanelle, Lake Atkins, and Lake Bailey.

Most commonly caught species around Russellville, AR:

Largemouth bass - 1,639 reported catches
Spotted bass - 172 reported catches
Channel catfish - 167 reported catches
Bluegill - 159 reported catches
Blue catfish - 134 reported catches

The latest Russellville, AR fishing reports are:

@HawgChasinHogs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou.
@HawgChasinHogs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois Bayou.
@pool-jackson reported a nice Channel catfish at Nimrod Lake.
@pool-jackson reported a nice Channel catfish at Nimrod Lake.
@pool-jackson reported a nice Channel catfish at Nimrod Lake.

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