Fishing Beaver Lake

AKA: Beaver Reservoir

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Beaver Lake, AR

Popular Fish Species Beaver Lake, AR

Beaver Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Currently, largemouth bass are thriving in Beaver Lake due to excellent fisheries management and plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons.

Striped Bass Fishing

Striped bass are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Beaver Lake, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. In fact, the state record striper was caught from Beaver Lake. Fishing for stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and the wolf packs of stripers is likely to be nearby. Fish finders are a big help in locating these roaming schools. Live bait is very effective here, and stripers can be caught year round.

Black Crappie

Black crappie reside in good numbers in Beaver Lake. Having overtaken white crappie in catch rates, they are averaging a very good size this year. Crappie fishing is excellent and they are often running in sizeable schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Beaver Lake Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth, white bass, striped bass and hybrid stripers at Beaver Lake in Arkansas.

Situated in the Ozark Mountains, Beaver Lake is a 28,000-acre impoundment with 480 miles of shoreline. Beaver Reservoir is located in the northwest corner of the state just east of Rogers, with easy access from all directions. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.

Primary fish species residing in Beaver Lake

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Beaver Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Lost Bridge Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
479 359-3222

Prairie Creek Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
479 925-1623

Starkey Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
479 253-8194

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Beaver Lake Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Park Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Big Clifty Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Buck Mountain Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Blue Springs Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off Blue Springs Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Dam Site Lake Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, south end of the dam, off Beaver Park Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Don Roufa Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, west side, off Vaughan Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Hickory Creek Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Hickory Creek Park Marina Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Hickory Creek Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Hickory Creek Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Highway 12 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, at the west end of the Highway 2 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Horseshoe Bend Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off State Route 94, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Indian Creek Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, north side, off Indian Creek Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lost Bridge Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Black Oak Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Lost Bridge North Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, west side, off Marina Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lost Bridge South Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Buckhorn Circle, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Monte Ne Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Charlton Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Prarie Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Prarie Creek Marina Road, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and lots of paved parking.

Sylvan Shores Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Lakeshore Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Ventris Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Fox Hollow Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

War Eagle Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off War Eagle Marina Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Marinas

Prairie Creek Marina
1 Prairie Creek Marina Dr
Rogers, AR 72756
479 925-1623

Starkey Marina
4022 Mundell Rd.
Eureka Springs, AR 72631
479 253-8194