Fishing in Walnut Ridge, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?

Anglers in Walnut Ridge , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Spring River , Current River , Black River , Lake Frierson , Lake Charles .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Walnut Ridge?

Most commonly caught species around Walnut Ridge , AR : Largemouth bass - 1,253 reported catches Channel catfish - 358 reported catches Bluegill - 288 reported catches White crappie - 147 reported catches Spotted bass - 131 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Walnut Ridge fishing reports?

The latest Walnut Ridge , AR fishing reports are: @findlayoliver reported a nice Largemouth bass at Craighead Forest Lake . @findlayoliver reported a nice Largemouth bass at Craighead Forest Lake . @samantha-gray reported a nice Bluegill at A-State Pavilion Pond . @justinroland reported a nice Rock bass at Craighead Forest Lake . .

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

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Walnut Ridge

Latest Walnut Ridge fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Craighead Forest Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Craighead Forest Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

A-State Pavilion Pond

length · weight

A-State Pavilion Pond

length · weight

Rock bass

Craighead Forest Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Village Creek

length · weight

Green sunfish

Craighead Forest Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Higginbottom Creek

length · weight

Longear sunfish

Lake Frierson

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Big Creek Site Five Reservoir

11 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Walnut Ridge

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 July 7th, 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

Additional information

No size limit. No closed season.
For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

36°05′5.3″N 90°56′48.1″W

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FAQ about Walnut Ridge fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?

Anglers in Walnut Ridge, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Spring River, Current River, Black River, Lake Frierson, and Lake Charles.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Walnut Ridge?

Most commonly caught species around Walnut Ridge, AR:

Largemouth bass - 1,253 reported catches
Channel catfish - 358 reported catches
Bluegill - 288 reported catches
White crappie - 147 reported catches
Spotted bass - 131 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Walnut Ridge fishing reports?

The latest Walnut Ridge, AR fishing reports are:

@findlayoliver reported a nice Largemouth bass at Craighead Forest Lake.
@findlayoliver reported a nice Largemouth bass at Craighead Forest Lake.
@samantha-gray reported a nice Bluegill at A-State Pavilion Pond.
@justinroland reported a nice Rock bass at Craighead Forest Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Walnut Ridge?

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