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Fishing in Western Grove, AR

Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Western Grove

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Brown trout
Brown trout
Spotted bass
Spotted bass

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Largemouth bass

Bull Shoals Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Yocum Cove

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Largemouth bass

East Sugarloaf Creek

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Largemouth bass

East Sugarloaf Creek

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Largemouth bass

Bull Shoals Lake

18 in · 4 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Bull Shoals Lake

20 in · 4 lb

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Spotted bass

Bull Shoals Lake

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Black crappie

14 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Bull Shoals Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Bull Shoals Lake

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About Western Grove fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Western Grove, Arkansas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 722 catches for Smallmouth bass, 671 catches for Largemouth bass, and 520 catches for Rainbow trout.

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Fishing regulations in Western Grove

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 Smallmouth bass as of April 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

4

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

10
No closed season.
Meanmouth bass (hybrids of smallmouth and other bass) share the same regulations and limits as smallmouth bass.
For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

36°06′4″N 92°57′16.6″W
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FAQ about Western Grove fishing

Anglers in Western Grove, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Crooked Creek, Buffalo River, Dry Branch, Little Buffalo River, and Dry Jordan Creek.
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