🐟 What fish can you catch in Whelen Springs?

Most commonly caught species around Whelen Springs , AR : Largemouth bass - 565 reported catches Spotted bass - 88 reported catches Bluegill - 82 reported catches Channel catfish - 65 reported catches Blue catfish - 46 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Whelen Springs fishing reports?

The latest Whelen Springs , AR fishing reports are: @ryanowens reported a nice Largemouth bass at DeGray Lake . @MarksFishing reported a nice Redear sunfish at DeGray Lake . @Flyfisher72 reported a nice Spotted bass at DeGray Lake . @rudolphmaples reported a nice Striped bass . @MarksFishing reported a nice Warmouth at DeGray Lake . .

Fishing in Whelen Springs, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Whelen Springs, Arkansas?

Anglers in Whelen Springs , AR recommend these top fishing spots: Ouachita River , Little Missouri River , Lower White Oak Lake , Gurdon Pond One , Upper White Oak Lake .

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

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Whelen Springs

Latest Whelen Springs fishing reports

Largemouth bass

DeGray Lake

length · weight

Redear sunfish

DeGray Lake

13 in · 1 lb 6 oz

Spotted bass

DeGray Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Striped bass

length · weight

Warmouth

DeGray Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Freshwater drum

DeGray Lake

length · weight

Flathead catfish

14 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Black crappie

Nowlin Pond

length · weight

Chain pickerel

11 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Whelen Springs

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 18th, 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°49′59.2″N 93°07′33.6″W

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FAQ about Whelen Springs fishing

Anglers in Whelen Springs, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Ouachita River, Little Missouri River, Lower White Oak Lake, Gurdon Pond One, and Upper White Oak Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Whelen Springs, AR:

Largemouth bass - 565 reported catches
Spotted bass - 88 reported catches
Bluegill - 82 reported catches
Channel catfish - 65 reported catches
Blue catfish - 46 reported catches

The latest Whelen Springs, AR fishing reports are:

@ryanowens reported a nice Largemouth bass at DeGray Lake.
@MarksFishing reported a nice Redear sunfish at DeGray Lake.
@Flyfisher72 reported a nice Spotted bass at DeGray Lake.
@rudolphmaples reported a nice Striped bass.
@MarksFishing reported a nice Warmouth at DeGray Lake.

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