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Sparkman, AR Fishing Trip — May

Your Sparkman, AR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 63°F6.8" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing

May Weather in Sparkman

81°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
6.8"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Near Sparkman

No guides are based in Sparkman, but these guides operate nearby.

Knollwood Lodge - Knollwood Lodge
Knollwood Lodge

Knollwood Lodge

4.6(127)Top Rated

Knollwood Lodge, Lake front cabins on lake Hamilton, Hot Springs Ar.

Hot Springs, Arkansas
Xtreme Strike Guide Service - Xtreme Strike Guide Service
Xtreme Strike Guide Service

Xtreme Strike Guide Service

5(53)Top Rated

Hot Springs Arkansas's premier striper fishing guide service. Full time striper fishing guide on Lake Ouachita.

Striped Bass
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Yoyo Guide Service - Yoyo Guide Service
Yoyo Guide Service

Yoyo Guide Service

4.8(4)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Sheridan, Arkansas. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Sheridan, Arkansas
David Cochran Fishing - David Cochran Fishing
David Cochran Fishing

David Cochran Fishing

5(1)Top Rated
Royal, Arkansas
Family Fishing Trips Guide Service - Family Fishing Trips Guide Service
Family Fishing Trips Guide Service

Family Fishing Trips Guide Service

4.7Top Rated

Hot Springs Arkansas Fishing Guide for Crappie and Bass on Lake Hamilton DeGray Lake Lake Ouachita and Lake Gresson

CrappieLargemouth Bass
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs Fishing Charter - Hot Springs Fishing Charter
Hot Springs Fishing Charter

Hot Springs Fishing Charter

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

inshore
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Carp

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Hot Springs3 guides · 42 miMt Ida2 guides · 55 miMurfreesboro2 guides · 52 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Arkansas Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$10.50
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit required for trout fishing areas.

Buy License Online — Arkansas

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum

Special regulations may apply on certain bodies of water; consult the current Arkansas Fishing Guide.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Crappie regulations may vary on specific bodies of water; consult the current Arkansas Fishing Guide for details.

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are restricted to no more than one blue catfish over 32 inches in length per day.

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