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Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Spotted bass

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Largemouth bass

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White bass

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General info

Big Bottom Slough is a stream located in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Blue catfish.

Location

35Β°38β€²37.3β€³N 91Β°27β€²34.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big Bottom Slough, 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 July 18, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Russellville

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Harrison

101.7 miles away

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the Big Bottom Slough is a stream located in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°38β€²37.3β€³N 91Β°27β€²34.6β€³W
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