Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass fishing around De Queen, Arkansas, centers around the impoundments and rivers that dot the landscape. Dierks Lake and Gillham Lake are two popular options offering diverse habitat, from flooded timber to rocky points. Spring and fall provide the most consistent action. During the spring spawn, focus on shallow coves and backwaters with spinnerbaits, soft plastics, and crankbaits. As the water warms in summer, bass move to deeper structure, so try fishing around submerged timber, rock piles, and creek channels with jigs and Texas-rigged worms. Fall sees the bass return to the shallows to feed. A key local tip is to pay attention to water clarity; Dierks Lake tends to be clearer than Gillham, so adjust your lure colors accordingly. The bass in this region are generally healthy and aggressive, making for an exciting fishing experience.