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Thompson Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Arkansas, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 3 lb

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Channel catfish

19 in · 3 lb 1 oz

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General info

Thompson Creek is a stream located in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Channel catfish.

Location

35°43′27.8″N 91°27′52.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Thompson Creek, 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 April 27th, 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

35°43′27.8″N 91°27′52.5″W
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FAQ about Thompson Creek fishing

the Thompson Creek is a stream located in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°43′27.8″N 91°27′52.5″W
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