Horseshoe Lake in Crittenden County sprawls across 2,363 acres of prime Arkansas fishing water, making it the state's second-largest natural lake. This oxbow lake was carved when the Mississippi River changed course generations ago, leaving behind a distinctive horseshoe-shaped water body lined with massive stands of cypress trees. Unlike many Mississippi River-related waters, Horseshoe Lake sits outside the main levee system, protecting it from the constant water level fluctuations of the mighty Mississippi and ensuring stable, productive fishing conditions throughout the year. The lake's cypress-studded shores and relative isolation create an exceptionally scenic fishing environment where anglers can pursue multiple species against a backdrop of natural beauty.