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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Saint Francis River

Arkansas, United States

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Saint Francis River fishing reports

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Freshwater drum

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17 days ago

Freshwater drum

11 in Β· 1 lb

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21 days ago

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Smallmouth bass

4 in Β· 3 oz

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23 days ago

Green sunfish

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27 days ago

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Flathead catfish

13 in Β· 1 lb 5 oz

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Bluegill

6 in Β· 6 oz

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General info

Saint Francis River is a water located in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

36Β°13β€²4.4β€³N 90Β°10β€²10.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Saint Francis River, 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 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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77.7 miles away

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81.4 miles away

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84.2 miles away

Collierville

85.1 miles away

Batesville

86.9 miles away

Horn Lake

87.8 miles away

Southaven

88.1 miles away

Olive Branch

88.7 miles away

Forrest City

90.3 miles away

Hernando

95.0 miles away

West Plains

100.9 miles away

Searcy

110.7 miles away

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FAQ about Saint Francis River fishing

Saint Francis River is a water located in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°13β€²4.4β€³N 90Β°10β€²10.6β€³W
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