Fishing Charters in Arkansas
Browse fishing charters in Arkansas that can help you catch crappie.
Keeping It Crappie
Dardanelle, Arkansas
Keeping It Crappie Guide Service in Arkansas offers crappie fishing charters on Lake Dardanelle, providing gear, instruction, and a 21’ Skeeter bass boat.
Catchin Crappie Guide Service
Catchin' Crappie Fishing Guide Service
Beaver Lake Walleye Adventure
Walleye, striper, trout, crappie, smallmouth bass fishing trips on Beaver Lake, White River & Kings River Arkansas.
Reel Fish Guide Service
Reel Fish Guide Service offers year-round fishing guide trips on Arkansas' Lake Norfork. Best striper guide! Best crappie fishing in Arkansas! www.ReelFishGuideService.com
Str Outfitters
STR Outfitters for Striper, crappie, walleye, & hybrids fishing on Lake Norfork
Family Fishing Trips Guide Service
Hot Springs Arkansas Fishing Guide for Crappie and Bass on Lake Hamilton DeGray Lake Lake Ouachita and Lake Gresson
Best Time to Catch Crappie
Crappie can be caught year-round in Fountain Lake. Right now in February, activity is Fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Crappie
Crappie fishing near Fountain Lake, Arkansas, can be very rewarding, especially on Lake Ouachita. This large, clear-water reservoir is known for its healthy crappie population. Spring is undoubtedly the best time to target crappie, as they move into the shallows to spawn. Focus your efforts around submerged timber, brush piles, and bridge pilings in coves and creek arms. Minnows and jigs are the go-to baits. During the fall, crappie will often suspend in deeper water near structure. A helpful hint: many anglers have success long-line trolling jigs at controlled depths to locate schools of crappie. Lake Ouachita State Park provides excellent access to the lake, with boat ramps and ample parking. The crappie in Lake Ouachita are known for their good size and fight, making for an enjoyable fishing experience.
How to Catch Crappie
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Crappie in Fountain Lake.
Crappie Fishing Regulations in Arkansas
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
30 per day
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Resident or Non-resident Fishing License
Crappie regulations may vary on specific bodies of water; consult the current Arkansas Fishing Guide for details.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Arkansas state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the daily bag limit for crappie at Fountain Lake?
The daily bag limit for crappie at Fountain Lake is 30 per person.
Are there any size restrictions for keeping crappie at Fountain Lake?
No, there is no minimum size limit for crappie at Fountain Lake.
What are some productive crappie fishing techniques for Fountain Lake?
Many anglers have success using minnows or small jigs suspended under a bobber near submerged structure. Spider rigging and trolling are also popular techniques.
When is the best time to fish for crappie at Fountain Lake?
Crappie fishing is typically best in the spring when they move into shallow water to spawn. Fall can also be a good time as they feed heavily before winter.
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