Top fish species at Wells Creek

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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General info

Wells Creek is a stream located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Sharp County, Arkansas. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

36°12′36.6″N 91°17′13.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Wells 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

4

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

10
No closed season.
Meanmouth bass (hybrids of smallmouth and other bass) share the same regulations and limits as smallmouth bass.
For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

36°12′36.6″N 91°17′13.4″W
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FAQ about Wells Creek fishing

the Wells Creek is a stream located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Sharp County, Arkansas. Its coordinates are:
36°12′36.6″N 91°17′13.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Wells Creek 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.
The most common species in the Wells Creek are:
The latest Wells Creek fishing reports are:
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