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Hot Springs Reservoir

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Arkansas, United States

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Striped bass

39 in · 25 lb 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

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5 in · 1 lb

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General info

Hot Springs Reservoir is a lake located in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass and Largemouth bass.

Location

34°34′24.2″N 93°05′39.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Hot Springs Reservoir, 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 Striped bass as of April 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

No size limit. No closed season.

For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

34°34′24.2″N 93°05′39.3″W
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Cities nearby

Mountain Pine

4.5 miles away

Hot Springs

6.3 miles away

Hot Springs Village

9.4 miles away

Crystal Springs

14.0 miles away

Jones Mills

14.6 miles away

Pearcy

14.8 miles away

Lonsdale

16.3 miles away

Bismarck

18.3 miles away

Malvern

20.8 miles away

Donaldson

25.4 miles away

Traskwood

25.8 miles away

Caddo Valley

26.5 miles away

Alpine

28.9 miles away

Benton

29.8 miles away

Glenwood

30.1 miles away

Avilla

30.5 miles away

Mount Ida

30.6 miles away

Arkadelphia

31.0 miles away

Poyen

31.0 miles away

Casa

31.3 miles away

Rover

31.7 miles away

Caddo Gap

32.1 miles away

Black Springs

36.0 miles away

Pencil Bluff

36.6 miles away

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FAQ about Hot Springs Reservoir fishing

Hot Springs Reservoir is a lake located in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°34′24.2″N 93°05′39.3″W
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