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Higginbottom Lake

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Arkansas, United States

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Green sunfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 4 lb 4 oz

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General info

Higginbottom Lake is a lake located in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Green sunfish.

Location

36°21′49.4″N 92°24′56.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Higginbottom Lake, 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 25th, 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

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36°21′49.4″N 92°24′56.6″W
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FAQ about Higginbottom Lake fishing

Higginbottom Lake is a lake located in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°21′49.4″N 92°24′56.6″W
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