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Greers Ferry Lake

Lake fishing  Arkansas · 06:33 - 17:11

Greers Ferry Lake is one of the lakes in Arkansas. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Blue Catfish and Rainbow Trout.

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Fair 32% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
71°
Fri
85%
63°
Best day
Sat
83%
55°
Sun
74%
59°
Mon
74%
64°
Tue
80%
64°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
58°F
Air temp
55°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.87 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:48–07:48 Dusk 15:56–17:56

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:17–09:17 Major period 19:17–21:17 Minor period 01:16–02:46 Minor period 13:49–15:19

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

05:00
55°
06:00
54°
07:00
55°
08:00
57°
09:00
59°
10:00
62°
11:00
64°
12:00
66°
13:00
68°
14:00
69°
15:00
69°
16:00
68°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
21%
Active through the night, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
20%
Active through the night, off season.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
17%
Active through the night, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
16%
Active through the night, off season.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Common Carp, Channel Catfish and Flathead Catfish.

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Timing Striped bass is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Greers Ferry Lake is the reservoir formed by Greers Ferry Dam, a United States Army Corps of Engineers dam in Northern Arkansas. It is located about 60 miles (100 km) north of Little Rock.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Greers Ferry Lake?

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie and Smallmouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Greers Ferry Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Greers Ferry Lake?

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Greers Ferry Lake right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 35%.