Bayou Des Arc

Boat Ramps: 4
Access Points: 4
Species: 7

Bayou Des Arc is a scenic stream located in Arkansas that offers excellent fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. This waterbody is primarily known for its populations of channel catfish and largemouth bass, making it a popular destination for both species-specific and general fishing trips. The bayou's varied habitats and seasonal patterns provide year-round fishing potential, though conditions and fish activity fluctuate with the seasons. With proper gear selection and technique, Bayou Des Arc can deliver memorable fishing experiences in a classic Arkansas stream setting.

Arkansas licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Bayou Des Arc and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Northern Snakehead

Channa argus

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

Spotted Gar

Lepisosteus oculatus

White Catfish

Ameiurus catus

Yellow Bass

Morone mississippiensis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Bayou Des Arc. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Bayou Des Arc

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Arkansas licenses and regulations

Arkansas Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Arkansas Fishing License

If you are 16 or older, you must carry a valid fishing license to take or attempt to take aquatic wildlife in Arkansas, unless you are fishing in a licensed “put-and-take” pay lake. A trout permit is required to fish for trout in certain waters (tailwaters below Beaver Lake, Bull Shoals Lake, Norfork Lake, Greers Ferry Lake, Lake Greeson or east of Highway 59 on Spavinaw Creek) or to keep trout from any Arkansas waters.

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Arkansas Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Arkansas Stream Access Laws

If a waterway can carry a small boat for six months out of the year, it is considered navigable and available for public use. This includes streambed access up to the high water mark. However, access to the waterway through private land is not guaranteed.

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