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Spring Lake

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Arkansas, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Spring Lake is a lake located in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Green sunfish, and Warmouth.

Location

35°09′17.3″N 93°25′42.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Spring 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 boundaryAR Spring Lake (Yell Co)
Bag limit0

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.

Restrictions & requirements

Catch and Release Only

Daily Creel Limit = 0 (Catch and Release Fishing Only)

Additional information
Largemouth bass must be released immediately.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Location regulation notes
Spring Lake (Yell Co)Catfish daily limit is 5. 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 16 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass longer than 16 inches. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. 
Location specific information
Spring Lake (Yell Co)Catfish daily limit is 5. 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 16 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass longer than 16 inches. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. 
Season open: year-round
Warmouth

Warmouth

Regulation boundaryAR Spring Lake (Yell Co)
Bag limit25

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 limit25

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. Aggregate bag limit includes all sunfish species combined. No bag limit on bream shorter than 4-inches total length.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Lepomis gulosus
Location regulation notes
Spring Lake (Yell Co)Catfish daily limit is 5. 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 16 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass longer than 16 inches. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. 
Location specific information
Spring Lake (Yell Co)Catfish daily limit is 5. 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 16 inches because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass longer than 16 inches. Other fish may be eaten without restriction. 
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FAQ about Spring Lake fishing

📍 Where is Spring Lake located?
Spring Lake is a lake located in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°09′17.3″N 93°25′42.3″W
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🎣 Where on Spring Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Spring 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 Spring Lake?
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📢 What are the latest Spring Lake fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Spring 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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