Lake Catherine
Lake Catherine
- Boat Ramps
- 8
- Access Points
- 8
- Species
- 19
Lake Catherine is a picturesque 500-acre reservoir nestled among the rolling hills and forests of Arkansas. Located in the Hot Springs area, this scenic lake is known for its clear waters and abundant fish population. The shoreline is dotted with trees and vegetation, providing ample cover for fish and creating a beautiful backdrop for anglers. With its diverse fishing opportunities and accessibility, Lake Catherine offers both novice and experienced anglers a rewarding fishing experience throughout the year.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Lake Catherine and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Walleye
Sander vitreus
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Longear Sunfish
Lepomis megalotis
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
White Bass
Morone chrysops
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Lake Catherine. 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 Lake Catherine
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.
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.
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.
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.
Take Lake Catherine with you
The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.
Use the map without signal
Download the map around Lake Catherine to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Lake Catherine to find where and when fish are biting for you.
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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
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