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Millwood Lake

Lake fishing  Arkansas · 06:38 - 17:21

Millwood Lake is a lake set in Arkansas. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Bass, Black Crappie and Smallmouth Bass.

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Prime 72% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
72°
Fri
85%
69°
Best day
Sat
82%
62°
Sun
84%
60°
Mon
78%
63°
Tue
81%
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.)
60°F
Air temp
57°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.93 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:53–07:53 Dusk 16:06–18:06

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:24–09:24 Major period 19:24–21:24 Minor period 01:24–02:54 Minor period 13:55–15:25

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
57°
06:00
57°
07:00
56°
08:00
58°
09:00
61°
10:00
64°
11:00
66°
12:00
68°
13:00
70°
14:00
71°
15:00
71°
16:00
70°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
72%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
35%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 15 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
33%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 15 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
26%
Water near its preferred 15 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
23%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
20%
Water near its preferred 15 degrees, off season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and White Bass.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best 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.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
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

Millwood Lake is a reservoir in southwestern Arkansas, United States. It is located 9 miles (14 km) from Ashdown and was formed from the damming of the point where Little River and Saline River meet.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Millwood Lake?

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Millwood 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 Millwood Lake?

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

What is biting at Millwood Lake right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 72%.