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Longear sunfish

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Longear sunfish

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Longear sunfish

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Longear sunfish

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

James Fork is a stream located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It is most popular for fishing Longear sunfish, Smallmouth bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

35°07′6.7″N 94°21′15.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on James Fork?

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Fishing regulations at James Fork, 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.

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Cities nearby

Huntington

5.6 miles away

Hackett

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Hartford

6.7 miles away

Bonanza

8.7 miles away

Greenwood

9.2 miles away

Cameron

10.5 miles away

Pocola

11.2 miles away

Monroe

12.5 miles away

Arkoma

15.9 miles away

Fort Smith

16.0 miles away

Fort Coffee

17.3 miles away

Lavaca

17.9 miles away

Charleston

21.1 miles away

Kibler

22.3 miles away

Roland

22.3 miles away

Van Buren

22.8 miles away

Booneville

24.7 miles away

Bokoshe

25.1 miles away

Dyer

28.7 miles away

Boles

28.7 miles away

Rudy

29.2 miles away

Ratcliff

29.3 miles away

Magazine

31.0 miles away

Mulberry

31.3 miles away

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FAQ about James Fork fishing

📍 Where is the James Fork located?
the James Fork is a stream located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Its coordinates are:
35°07′6.7″N 94°21′15.8″W
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🎣 Where on the James Fork is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the James Fork by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the James Fork?
The most common species in the James Fork are:
📢 What are the latest James Fork fishing reports?
The latest James Fork fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the James Fork?

Fishing in Arkansas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, short-term, and combination options, available online and at authorized vendors.

In Arkansas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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