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Sugar Loaf Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Arkansas, United States

5.0·78 catches

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Black crappie

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Black crappie

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White crappie

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White crappie

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Black crappie

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General info

Sugar Loaf Lake is a lake located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Blue catfish.

Location

35°05′30.4″N 94°24′26.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Sugar Loaf Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Sugar Loaf 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.

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
Sugar Loaf LakeLargemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.On AGFC lakes, accesses and wildlife management areas, unless otherwise noted you may not legally place or use rebar or any non-woody materials into the substrate of AGFC-owned lakes without prior approval.
Season open: year-round
Black crappie

Black crappie

Regulation boundaryArkansas State Waters
Bag limit30

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 limit30

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
Excellent! Catch, Clean, Cook Black Crappie aka Speckled Perch
Synonyms
Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch
Location specific information
Sugar Loaf LakeLargemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.On AGFC lakes, accesses and wildlife management areas, unless otherwise noted you may not legally place or use rebar or any non-woody materials into the substrate of AGFC-owned lakes without prior approval.
Season open: year-round
Blue catfish

Blue catfish

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
Synonyms
Ictalurus furcatus
Location specific information
Sugar Loaf LakeLargemouth bass from 13 inches to 16 inches long must be released immediately. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited.On AGFC lakes, accesses and wildlife management areas, unless otherwise noted you may not legally place or use rebar or any non-woody materials into the substrate of AGFC-owned lakes without prior approval.
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FAQ about Sugar Loaf Lake fishing

📍 Where is Sugar Loaf Lake located?
Sugar Loaf Lake is a lake located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°05′30.4″N 94°24′26.8″W
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🎣 Where on Sugar Loaf Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Sugar Loaf Lake 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 Sugar Loaf Lake?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Sugar Loaf Lake?

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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