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Nicholas Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Pumpkinseed

9 in Β· 1 lb

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Nicholas Lake is a lake located in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

36Β°25β€²10.6β€³N 90Β°17β€²23.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Nicholas 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 species as of June 21, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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86.9 miles away

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West Memphis

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90.3 miles away

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93.9 miles away

Farmington

94.4 miles away

Paducah

101.6 miles away

Carbondale

107.5 miles away

Marion

116.9 miles away

Herrin

117.8 miles away

Festus

124.5 miles away

Rolla

132.9 miles away

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FAQ about Nicholas Lake fishing

Nicholas Lake is a lake located in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°25β€²10.6β€³N 90Β°17β€²23.3β€³W
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