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Big Music Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Arkansas, United States

5.0·4 catches

Top fish species at Big Music Creek

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
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Walleye

27 in · 6 lb

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General info

Big Music Creek is a stream located in Marion County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Walleye.

Location

36°23′26.2″N 92°44′8.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Music 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryAR Bull Shoals Lake
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size15" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

RequirementKeep intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Restrictions & requirements

Keep Intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Additional information
No closed season.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Location regulation notes
Bull Shoals LakeCrappie, black and white, combined daily limit is 15. Crappie shorter than 10 inches must be released immediately. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Spotted bass must be at least 12 inches long to keep. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is 6 (up to 6 may be smallmouth bass). Walleye must be at least 18-inches long to keep. Walleye daily limit is 4. Legal to take gamefish (except largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) with spear guns during season. The White River Border Lakes License entitles the holder to fish in the Missouri portion of Bull Shoals Lake without buying a Missouri nonresident license. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available at the Bull Shoals Recreation Area. 
Location specific information
Bull Shoals LakeCrappie, black and white, combined daily limit is 15. Crappie shorter than 10 inches must be released immediately. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Spotted bass must be at least 12 inches long to keep. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is 6 (up to 6 may be smallmouth bass). Walleye must be at least 18-inches long to keep. Walleye daily limit is 4. Legal to take gamefish (except largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) with spear guns during season. The White River Border Lakes License entitles the holder to fish in the Missouri portion of Bull Shoals Lake without buying a Missouri nonresident license. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available at the Bull Shoals Recreation Area. 
Season open: year-round
Walleye

Walleye

Regulation boundaryAR Bull Shoals Lake
Bag limit4

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size18" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

RequirementKeep intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Restrictions & requirements

Keep Intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Sander vitreus
Location regulation notes
Bull Shoals LakeCrappie, black and white, combined daily limit is 15. Crappie shorter than 10 inches must be released immediately. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Spotted bass must be at least 12 inches long to keep. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is 6 (up to 6 may be smallmouth bass). Walleye must be at least 18-inches long to keep. Walleye daily limit is 4. Legal to take gamefish (except largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) with spear guns during season. The White River Border Lakes License entitles the holder to fish in the Missouri portion of Bull Shoals Lake without buying a Missouri nonresident license. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available at the Bull Shoals Recreation Area. 
Location specific information
Bull Shoals LakeCrappie, black and white, combined daily limit is 15. Crappie shorter than 10 inches must be released immediately. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 15 inches or longer to keep. Spotted bass must be at least 12 inches long to keep. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is 6 (up to 6 may be smallmouth bass). Walleye must be at least 18-inches long to keep. Walleye daily limit is 4. Legal to take gamefish (except largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) with spear guns during season. The White River Border Lakes License entitles the holder to fish in the Missouri portion of Bull Shoals Lake without buying a Missouri nonresident license. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available at the Bull Shoals Recreation Area. 
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FAQ about Big Music Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Big Music Creek located?
the Big Music Creek is a stream located in Marion County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°23′26.2″N 92°44′8.6″W
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🎣 Where on the Big Music Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Big Music 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.
🐟 What species are in the Big Music Creek?
The most common species in the Big Music Creek are:
  • Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Big Music Creek fishing reports?
The latest Big Music Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Big Music Creek?

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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