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Lake Atalanta

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Arkansas, United States

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Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Pond slider turtle

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake Atalanta is a lake located in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Channel catfish.

Location

36°20′14.8″N 94°05′57.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Atalanta, 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 boundaryArkansas State Waters
Bag limit10

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 limit10

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. For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Location specific information
Atalanta LakeCatfish daily limit is 5.Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped accessible fishing jetty is available. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.
Season open: year-round
Rainbow trout

Rainbow trout

Regulation boundaryArkansas State Waters
Bag limit5

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 limit5

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

Required licenses
A trout permit is required to fish for trout in certain waters (tailwaters below Beaver Lake, Bull Shoals Lake, Norfork Lake, Greers Ferry Lake, Lake Greeson or east of Highway 59 on Spavinaw Creek) or to keep trout from any Arkansas waters.
Additional information
As of October 16: The proclamation calls for catch-and-release of all trout in the 45 miles of tailwater below Bull Shoals Dam to the White River's confluence with the North Fork River (specifically to the boat ramp at Norfork Access), as well as catch-and-release only on the entirety of the Norfork Dam tailwater. The trout waters below the White River-North Fork River confluence, from the Norfork Access boat ramp to the Highway 58 bridge at Guion, will have a two-trout-only limit with normal length and daily limits (only one trout over 14 inches). Tackle restrictions for the regular Bull Shoals and Rim Shoals catch-and-release areas on the White and the usual Norfork catch-and-release area still apply (artificial tackle only, and barbless hooks). Under the order, anglers in those two tailwaters may keep two trout up to 14 inches in length and must release all other caught trout. More updates on this, please see here. For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Location specific information
Atalanta LakeCatfish daily limit is 5.Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped accessible fishing jetty is available. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.
Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryAR Atalanta Lake
Bag limit5

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 limit5

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.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Location regulation notes
Atalanta LakeCatfish daily limit is 5.Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped accessible fishing jetty is available. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.
Location specific information
Atalanta LakeCatfish daily limit is 5.Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Handicapped accessible fishing jetty is available. Waters open to electric trolling motors only.
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FAQ about Lake Atalanta fishing

📍 Where is Lake Atalanta located?
Lake Atalanta is a lake located in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°20′14.8″N 94°05′57.7″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Atalanta is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Atalanta 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 Lake Atalanta?
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📢 What are the latest Lake Atalanta fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Atalanta?

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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