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Largemouth bass

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Blue tilapia

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 2 lb 6 oz

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Greengill hybrid

7 in · 1 lb

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General info

Lake Balboa is a water located in Saline County, Arkansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Garland County, Arkansas. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Blue catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

34°38′30.3″N 92°54′46.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Balboa?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Balboa, 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 May 6th, 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

Regulations for

34°38′30.3″N 92°54′46.7″W
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Cities nearby

Hot Springs Village

3.1 miles away

Lonsdale

8.9 miles away

Hot Springs

13.1 miles away

Jones Mills

13.8 miles away

Mountain Pine

15.6 miles away

Traskwood

19.2 miles away

Malvern

19.3 miles away

Avilla

19.4 miles away

Benton

19.9 miles away

Bryant

24.0 miles away

Crystal Springs

25.3 miles away

Pearcy

25.8 miles away

Poyen

26.8 miles away

Bismarck

27.0 miles away

Adona

27.5 miles away

Casa

27.5 miles away

Donaldson

28.1 miles away

Roland

28.6 miles away

Perry

28.7 miles away

Fourche

29.5 miles away

Houston

29.8 miles away

Caddo Valley

32.4 miles away

Rover

35.4 miles away

Centerville

35.9 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Balboa fishing

Lake Balboa is a water located in Saline County, Arkansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Garland County, Arkansas. Its coordinates are:
34°38′30.3″N 92°54′46.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Balboa 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.
The most common species in Lake Balboa are:
The latest Lake Balboa fishing reports are:
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