Fishing At Greers Ferry Lake

AKA: Greers Ferry Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass and hybrid striped bass at Greers Ferry Lake in Arkansas.

The clean, clear waters of Greers Ferry Lake is home to a wide variety of fish species. Fishing enthusiasts will be happy to know that bass, hybrid stripers, walleye, trout, crappie, catfish, white bass and sunfish all reside here. While boating around these 32,000 acres, anglers can explore over 340 miles of shoreline and a vast array of structure and cover. Home to the state record for walleye and striped bass, the lake offers quality fishing year round.The lake is located in north-central Arkansas 80 miles north of Little Rock, with easy access from all directions. Use one of the convenient boat ramps to launch your pleasure craft, fishing boat, sailboat, pontoon, canoe or kayak. Or, rent a boat from local boat rental shops. The lake has convenient marinas, stores, restaurants, camping and lodging.

Primary fish species residing in Greers Ferry Lake

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Greers Ferry 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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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Choctaw Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, north side, off AR 330 Highway E, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Devil's Fork Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Devils Fork Road, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Narrows Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, at the west end of the Edgemont Road Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Smith Hill Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Hill Creek Road, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Sugar Loaf Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, south side, off Resort Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Van Buren Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Lakeview Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.