🐟 What fish can you catch in Thornton?

Most commonly caught species around Thornton , AR : Largemouth bass - 257 reported catches Channel catfish - 29 reported catches Black crappie - 28 reported catches Blue catfish - 23 reported catches Bluegill - 23 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Thornton fishing reports?

The latest Thornton , AR fishing reports are: @elijoyner reported a nice Black crappie at Saline River . @elijoyner reported a nice Chain pickerel at Saline River . @elijoyner reported a nice Channel catfish at Saline River . @elijoyner reported a nice White sucker at Saline River . @elijoyner reported a nice Striped bass at Saline River . .

Fishing in Thornton, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Thornton, Arkansas?

Anglers in Thornton , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Saline River , Tri-County Lake , Champagnolle Creek .

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

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Thornton

Latest Thornton fishing reports

Black crappie

Saline River

17 in · 3 lb

Chain pickerel

Saline River

29 in · 6 lb

Channel catfish

Saline River

30 in · 10 lb

White sucker

Saline River

5 in · 2 oz

Striped bass

Saline River

length · weight

Striped bass

Saline River

9 in · 5 oz

Black redhorse

Saline River

9 in · 3 oz

Striped bass

Beavers Lake

38 in · 24 lb

Striped bass

Beavers Lake

length · weight

Longear sunfish

Saline River

5 in · 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Thornton

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 19th, 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

33°46′32.2″N 92°29′20″W

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FAQ about Thornton fishing

Anglers in Thornton, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Saline River, Tri-County Lake, and Champagnolle Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Thornton, AR:

Largemouth bass - 257 reported catches
Channel catfish - 29 reported catches
Black crappie - 28 reported catches
Blue catfish - 23 reported catches
Bluegill - 23 reported catches

The latest Thornton, AR fishing reports are:

@elijoyner reported a nice Black crappie at Saline River.
@elijoyner reported a nice Chain pickerel at Saline River.
@elijoyner reported a nice Channel catfish at Saline River.
@elijoyner reported a nice White sucker at Saline River.
@elijoyner reported a nice Striped bass at Saline River.

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