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Lake Dardanelle

Lake fishing  Arkansas · 06:22 - 20:17

Lake Dardanelle is a lake in Arkansas. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
90°
Mon
74%
91°
Tue
74%
91°
Wed
74%
95°
Thu
74%
99°
Fri
76%
98°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
79°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
14 mph
Pressure
29.83 inHg → stable
Clouds
15.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Day 07:37–19:02 Dusk 19:02–21:02

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:28–04:28 Major period 14:28–16:28 Minor period 20:55–22:25 Minor period 08:30–10:00

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

10:00
77°
11:00
78°
12:00
80°
13:00
83°
14:00
83°
15:00
83°
16:00
82°
17:00
81°
18:00
80°
19:00
79°
20:00
78°
21:00
78°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
35%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
35%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
27%
Active through the day, off season, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
27%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, White Bass and Blue Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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

Lake Dardanelle is a major reservoir on the Arkansas River in Arkansas, USA. and is an integral part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS), which allows barge transportation from the Mississippi River to the Tulsa Port of Catoosa in northeastern Oklahoma. MKARNS went into service along its full length in 1971.

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More waters nearby

Brock Creek Lake Arkansas · 31.6 mi away Lake Ouachita Arkansas · 50.0 mi away Little Red River Arkansas · 52.1 mi away Lake Maumelle Arkansas · 53.4 mi away Little Red River Arkansas · 58.9 mi away Lake Hamilton Arkansas · 63.5 mi away Greers Ferry Lake Arkansas · 65.2 mi away Beaver Lake Arkansas · 73.0 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Dardanelle?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, White Bass, Blue Catfish, Common Carp and Channel Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Dardanelle?

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 Lake Dardanelle?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Dardanelle right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 54%.