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Wells Lake

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Arkansas, United States

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Wells Lake is a lake located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Blue catfish.

Location

35°18′18.3″N 94°20′12.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Wells Lake, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

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Wells LakeLargemouth bass must be released immediately. Catfish daily limit is 3.Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Only one handheld rod or pole allowed. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

Largemouth bass must be released immediately.

Micropterus nigricans

Wells LakeLargemouth bass must be released immediately. Catfish daily limit is 3.Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Only one handheld rod or pole allowed. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.

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35°18′18.3″N 94°20′12.5″W
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Wells Lake is a lake located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°18′18.3″N 94°20′12.5″W
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