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Lake Alma

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Arkansas, United States

3.9·204 catches

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 4 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 2 lb 6 oz

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General info

Lake Alma is a lake located in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Spotted bass.

Location

35°30′15.5″N 94°13′9.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Alma, 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.

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Reviews of Lake Alma

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Fort Smith

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Uniontown

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Charleston

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Roland

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21.1 miles away

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Pocola

23.0 miles away

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Hackett

24.4 miles away

Fort Coffee

24.6 miles away

Evansville

25.1 miles away

Canehill

30.0 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Alma fishing

📍 Where is Lake Alma located?
Lake Alma is a lake located in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°30′15.5″N 94°13′9.8″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Alma is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Alma 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 Lake Alma?
The most common species in Lake Alma are:
📢 What are the latest Lake Alma fishing reports?
The latest Lake Alma fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Alma?

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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