Fishing Guides in Hot Springs, Arkansas

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What's Biting in Hot Springs

8 species reported in the Hot Springs area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Hot Springs, AR

Fishing in Hot Springs in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Hot Springs — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Hot Springs in February

1 species is active in and around Hot Springs in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Hot Springs's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hot Springs in March

7 species are active in and around Hot Springs in March: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Hot Springs's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hot Springs in April

8 species are active in and around Hot Springs in April: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Hot Springs's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hot Springs in May

8 species are active in and around Hot Springs in May: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Hot Springs's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hot Springs in June

8 species are active in and around Hot Springs in June: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Hot Springs's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hot Springs in July

6 species are active in and around Hot Springs in July: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Hot Springs's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hot Springs in August

4 species are active in and around Hot Springs in August: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass. Book one of Hot Springs's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hot Springs in September

8 species are active in and around Hot Springs in September: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Hot Springs's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hot Springs in October

7 species are active in and around Hot Springs in October: Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Hot Springs's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hot Springs in November

2 species are active in and around Hot Springs in November: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Hot Springs's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hot Springs in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Hot Springs — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Hot Springs

Hot Springs, Arkansas offers freshwater, freshwater, brackish fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 3 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

freshwaterfreshwater, brackish

What You Can Catch in Hot Springs

Striped Bass

Looking for striped bass near Hot Springs, Arkansas? Head to Lake Ouachita, a sprawling reservoir known for its clear waters and abundant striper population.

Full striped bass guide for Hot Springs

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