Fishing Greers Ferry Lake
AKA: Greers Ferry Reservoir
Popular Fish Species Greers Ferry Lake, AR
Bass
Currently, largemouth bass top the list of bass in Greers Ferry Lake, plus you can catch nice stringers of smallmouth and spotted bass as well. All three species are abundant due to excellent fisheries management and plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass. Fishing for bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure.
Walleye Fishing
Thanks to good fishery management by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, healthy a population of walleye are now thriving in the waters of Greers Ferry Lake this year. Locals are saying the walleye are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate on flats and ledges off the river channels. The best results for catching walleye here is most often by trolling, however casting live bait, jigs, worms, spoons and deep-diving crankbaits also work well at times.
Black Crappie
Black crappie reside in good numbers throughout Greers Ferry Lake, and they are averaging a very good size this year. Crappie fishing is excellent and they are 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.
Greers Ferry Lake Fishing Video
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to 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. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake. This 40,000-acre reservoir offers exceptional angling opportunities.
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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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
John F. Kennedy Park Campground - 501 250-0481
Dam Site Campground - 501 362-5233
US ACE - Greers Ferry Campground - 501 362-2416
Devils Fork Recreation Area Campground - 501 825-8618
Clinton RV Park - 501 745-3778
Choctaw Park Campground - 501 745-8320
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Contact Information
Greers Ferry Lake
US ACE - Greers Ferry Campground
Heber Springs, AR 72543
501 362-2416
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Fishing for trout, bass, hybrid stripers, walleye, crappie, catfish, white bass and sunfish in north-central AR.