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Charleston Lake

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Arkansas, United States

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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General info

Charleston Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Spotted bass.

Location

35°16′55.3″N 94°02′59.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Charleston Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Charleston 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Aggregate

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

Micropterus nigricans

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35°16′55.3″N 94°02′59.1″W
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Reviews of Charleston Lake

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Charleston

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14.5 miles away

Dyer

15.5 miles away

Mulberry

15.8 miles away

Magazine

16.3 miles away

Paris

18.3 miles away

Huntington

18.5 miles away

Fort Smith

18.6 miles away

Ozark

19.0 miles away

Rudy

20.2 miles away

Van Buren

20.6 miles away

Bonanza

21.0 miles away

Hackett

21.4 miles away

Arkoma

22.5 miles away

Subiaco

23.2 miles away

Coal Hill

24.2 miles away

Pocola

24.3 miles away

Mountainburg

25.3 miles away

Hartford

25.8 miles away

Cedarville

27.2 miles away

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FAQ about Charleston Lake fishing

Charleston Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°16′55.3″N 94°02′59.1″W
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