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Lake Maumelle

Lake fishing  Arkansas · 06:20 - 20:13

Lake Maumelle 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 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
89°
Best day
Mon
74%
92°
Tue
74%
92°
Wed
74%
96°
Thu
74%
99°
Fri
75%
100°

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.)
80°F
Air temp
80°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.8 inHg → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:35–07:35 Day 07:35–18:58 Dusk 18:58–20:58

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:24–04:24 Major period 14:24–16:24 Minor period 20:52–22:22 Minor period 08:27–09:57

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
80°
11:00
82°
12:00
84°
13:00
84°
14:00
85°
15:00
88°
16:00
87°
17:00
84°
18:00
83°
19:00
81°
20:00
80°
21:00
78°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
35%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
34%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
27%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
26%
Active through the day, off season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

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 Maumelle is a man-made lake in central Arkansas, United States, in Pulaski County, and covers 8,900 acres. It is one of the primary drinking water sources for Little Rock, Arkansas. It is locally popular for boating and fishing.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Maumelle?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Maumelle?

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 Maumelle?

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

What is biting at Lake Maumelle right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 55%.