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Spotted bass

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Green sunfish

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14 in · 4 lb 1 oz

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10 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

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General info

Big Shoal Creek is a stream located in Logan County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Green sunfish, and Spotted bass.

Location

35°13′51″N 93°31′30.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Shoal Creek, AR

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 Channel catfish as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Aggregate

10
No size limit. No closed season.
For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

35°13′51″N 93°31′30.3″W
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FAQ about Big Shoal Creek fishing

the Big Shoal Creek is a stream located in Logan County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°13′51″N 93°31′30.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Big Shoal Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Big Shoal Creek are:
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