🐟 What fish can you catch in Van Buren?

Most commonly caught species around Van Buren , AR : Largemouth bass - 3,046 reported catches Channel catfish - 375 reported catches Bluegill - 327 reported catches Blue catfish - 272 reported catches Spotted bass - 204 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Van Buren fishing reports?

The latest Van Buren , AR fishing reports are: @spe.ar reported a nice Longnose gar at Arkansas River (AR) . @robbiewilliams2201 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arkansas River (AR) . @robbiewilliams2201 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gar Creek . @robbiewilliams2201 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gar Creek . @robbiewilliams2201 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arkansas River (AR) . .

Fishing in Van Buren, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Van Buren, Arkansas?

Anglers in Van Buren , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR) , Wildcat Mountain Lake , Wells Lake , Lee Creek , Lake Alma .

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

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Van Buren

Latest Van Buren fishing reports

Longnose gar

Arkansas River (AR)

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Largemouth bass

Arkansas River (AR)

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Largemouth bass

Gar Creek

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Largemouth bass

Gar Creek

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Largemouth bass

Arkansas River (AR)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Arkansas River (AR)

18 in · 3 lb

Freshwater drum

Arkansas River (AR)

length · weight

White crappie

Arkansas River (AR)

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White crappie

Arkansas River (AR)

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White crappie

Arkansas River (AR)

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Fishing regulations in Van Buren

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°26′52.8″N 94°21′10.1″W

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FAQ about Van Buren fishing

Anglers in Van Buren, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR), Wildcat Mountain Lake, Wells Lake, Lee Creek, and Lake Alma.

Most commonly caught species around Van Buren, AR:

Largemouth bass - 3,046 reported catches
Channel catfish - 375 reported catches
Bluegill - 327 reported catches
Blue catfish - 272 reported catches
Spotted bass - 204 reported catches

The latest Van Buren, AR fishing reports are:

@spe.ar reported a nice Longnose gar at Arkansas River (AR).
@robbiewilliams2201 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arkansas River (AR).
@robbiewilliams2201 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gar Creek.
@robbiewilliams2201 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gar Creek.
@robbiewilliams2201 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arkansas River (AR).

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