Northwest Arkansas Information

Beaver Lake

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Beaver Lake Facts:

28,370 acres of surface water
2,008 acres of campgrounds
650 individual campsites
12 developed parks
487 miles of shoreline
Fishing for stripers, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, channel catfish, and spoonbill

Like BIG fish? Try Beaver Lake: this renowned fishery has some of the largest landlocked stripers in the world (lake record is 64.5 lbs. Click here to see it!).

Fishing in Northwest Arkansas

One of the most popular pastimes in Northwest Arkansas is fishing. The area is home to a wide array of different fish species. If you are an angler you will certainly want to take note of the fact that there are actually several different spots in the Ozarks that are known to be prize fishing locations. As you cast your line, you will certainly be inspired by the spectacular beauty of the wilderness that surrounds you.

Without a doubt, bass fishing is the most popular sport fish in the area. Bull Shoals is one of the main fishing locations for bass in the Northwest. The Bull Shoals area has actually held the record in Arkansas for producing the largest white bass. Some of the many different types of bass you are likely to find in the crystal clear waters here are smallmouth, largemouth and spotted bass.

Trout fishing is also quite popular here. Some of the best trout fishing in the world is thought to be based right in Northwest Arkansas. Several trout fishing records have been associated in this region as well. Just a few of the trout species you may come across are browns, rainbows and brook.

Of course, trout and bass are not the only types of fish you are likely to reel in while fishing in the waters of Northwest Arkansas. Other types of fish which call the waters in this area home include Blue Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, Walleye, Bream, Flathead Catfish and Redear Sunfish. All of these many different types of species can be found in Bull Shoals as well as numerous streams and creeks as well.

If you are a fishing enthusiast and planning a trip to Northwest Arkansas sometime in the future, you will certainly want to make sure that you pack your tackle box and rod, as you just might break a record in the prolific streams and creeks in this beautiful landscape. Thanks to Words You Want!

Beaver Lake Links

Camping or RV Hookups

Boat Docks

Lost Bridge Marina

Boat Sales/Rentals

Ugly John's

Fishing Guides

Canoe Rental

Riverview Resort

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