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Bates Lake
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General info
Bates Lake is a lake located in Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted bass, Largemouth bass, and Channel catfish.
jacquesbodenstein +5 others fish here
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Fishing regulations at Bates Lake, AR
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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 April 8, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Bates Lake fishing
- Spotted bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jacquesbodenstein reported a nice Spotted bass.
- @jacquesbodenstein reported a nice Spotted bass.
- @jacquesbodenstein reported a nice Spotted bass.
- @rickwhite3720 reported a nice Bluegill.
- @skyler.nun-kelley reported a nice Flathead catfish.
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