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Dave Creek

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Arkansas, United States

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14 in · 3 lb

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White perch

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Bluegill

5 in · 3 oz

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Flathead catfish

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White crappie

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General info

Dave Creek is a stream located in Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Bluegill, and White crappie.

Location

35°35′56.3″N 92°15′42.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Dave 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 Flathead catfish as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Aggregate

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

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

35°35′56.3″N 92°15′42.3″W
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FAQ about Dave Creek fishing

the Dave Creek is a stream located in Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°35′56.3″N 92°15′42.3″W
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