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Steep Shoals Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Arkansas, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Striped bass

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General info

Steep Shoals Creek is a stream located in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Striped bass.

Location

34°34′49.4″N 93°13′13.9″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Steep Shoals Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Steep Shoals 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryAR Ouachita Lake
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size13" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

RequirementKeep intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Restrictions & requirements

Keep Intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Additional information
No closed season.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Location regulation notes
Ouachita LakeNo fishing in the Jim Collins Net Pen area. Largemouth bass must be at least 13 inches or longer to keep. Smallmouth bass must be at least 12 inches to keep. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is 6 (only 2 of which may be smallmouth bass). In addition to the combined daily bass limit, 10 spotted bass may be taken. Striped bass daily limit is 3. Legal to spearfish in season. Spearfishing season for game fish is open June 15 - March 15, sunrise to sunset.Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of 7 should not eat largemouth bass longer than 13 inches or striped bass longer than 25 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should limit their consumption of largemouth bass (13 inches or longer), white bass (13 inches or longer) or striped bass (25 inches or longer) to two meals per month. Other fish may be eaten without restriction.
Location specific information
Ouachita LakeNo fishing in the Jim Collins Net Pen area. Largemouth bass must be at least 13 inches or longer to keep. Smallmouth bass must be at least 12 inches to keep. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is 6 (only 2 of which may be smallmouth bass). In addition to the combined daily bass limit, 10 spotted bass may be taken. Striped bass daily limit is 3. Legal to spearfish in season. Spearfishing season for game fish is open June 15 - March 15, sunrise to sunset.Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of 7 should not eat largemouth bass longer than 13 inches or striped bass longer than 25 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should limit their consumption of largemouth bass (13 inches or longer), white bass (13 inches or longer) or striped bass (25 inches or longer) to two meals per month. Other fish may be eaten without restriction.
Season open: year-round
Striped bass

Striped bass

Regulation boundaryAR Ouachita Lake
Bag limit3

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season.
Synonyms
Morone saxatilis
Location regulation notes
Ouachita LakeNo fishing in the Jim Collins Net Pen area. Largemouth bass must be at least 13 inches or longer to keep. Smallmouth bass must be at least 12 inches to keep. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is 6 (only 2 of which may be smallmouth bass). In addition to the combined daily bass limit, 10 spotted bass may be taken. Striped bass daily limit is 3. Legal to spearfish in season. Spearfishing season for game fish is open June 15 - March 15, sunrise to sunset.Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of 7 should not eat largemouth bass longer than 13 inches or striped bass longer than 25 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should limit their consumption of largemouth bass (13 inches or longer), white bass (13 inches or longer) or striped bass (25 inches or longer) to two meals per month. Other fish may be eaten without restriction.
Location specific information
Ouachita LakeNo fishing in the Jim Collins Net Pen area. Largemouth bass must be at least 13 inches or longer to keep. Smallmouth bass must be at least 12 inches to keep. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is 6 (only 2 of which may be smallmouth bass). In addition to the combined daily bass limit, 10 spotted bass may be taken. Striped bass daily limit is 3. Legal to spearfish in season. Spearfishing season for game fish is open June 15 - March 15, sunrise to sunset.Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of 7 should not eat largemouth bass longer than 13 inches or striped bass longer than 25 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should limit their consumption of largemouth bass (13 inches or longer), white bass (13 inches or longer) or striped bass (25 inches or longer) to two meals per month. Other fish may be eaten without restriction.
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FAQ about Steep Shoals Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Steep Shoals Creek located?
the Steep Shoals Creek is a stream located in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°34′49.4″N 93°13′13.9″W
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🎣 Where on the Steep Shoals Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Steep Shoals 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.
🐟 What species are in the Steep Shoals Creek?
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📢 What are the latest Steep Shoals Creek fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Steep Shoals Creek?

Fishing in Arkansas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, short-term, and combination options, available online and at authorized vendors.

In Arkansas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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