🐟 What fish can you catch in Smithville?

Most commonly caught species around Smithville , AR : Largemouth bass - 687 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 217 reported catches Rainbow trout - 205 reported catches Channel catfish - 198 reported catches Bluegill - 160 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Smithville fishing reports?

The latest Smithville , AR fishing reports are: @veritycallahan reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spring River . @kayakfishingRN reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Strawberry River . @kayakfishingRN reported a nice Longnose gar at Strawberry River . @kayakfishingRN reported a nice Channel catfish at Strawberry River . @justinhaynes7313 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spring River . .

Fishing in Smithville, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Smithville, Arkansas?

Anglers in Smithville , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Spring River , Strawberry River , Black River , Lake Charles , Eleven Point River .

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

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Smithville

Latest Smithville fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Spring River

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Smallmouth bass

Strawberry River

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Longnose gar

Strawberry River

44 in · 7 lb 7 oz

Channel catfish

Strawberry River

23 in · 4 lb 1 oz

Smallmouth bass

Spring River

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Spotted bass

Strawberry River

15 in · 1 lb 8 oz

Spotted bass

Strawberry River

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Spotted bass

Strawberry River

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Channel catfish

Strawberry River

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Fishing regulations in Smithville

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 8th, 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

36°04′47.6″N 91°18′9.7″W

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FAQ about Smithville fishing

Anglers in Smithville, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Spring River, Strawberry River, Black River, Lake Charles, and Eleven Point River.

Most commonly caught species around Smithville, AR:

Largemouth bass - 687 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 217 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 205 reported catches
Channel catfish - 198 reported catches
Bluegill - 160 reported catches

The latest Smithville, AR fishing reports are:

@veritycallahan reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spring River.
@kayakfishingRN reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Strawberry River.
@kayakfishingRN reported a nice Longnose gar at Strawberry River.
@kayakfishingRN reported a nice Channel catfish at Strawberry River.
@justinhaynes7313 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spring River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Smithville, 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 Smithville, AR was a 3 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tucker.zane at Blue Basin Lake on May 31, 2024.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Smithville, AR was a 9.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bamacatfishguy at Spring River on August 6, 2015.

The biggest Rainbow trout (by length) reported in Smithville, AR was a 12 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @raylarson at Spring River on July 4, 2019.