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Millwood Lake

Lake fishing  Arkansas · 07:00 - 19:21

Millwood Lake is a lake set in Arkansas. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Flathead Catfish.

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
95°
Fri
76%
94°
Sat
77%
95°
Sun
76%
94°
Mon
82%
95°
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
94°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
29.98 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:15–08:15 Dusk 18:06–20:06

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:13–18:13 Major period 04:13–06:13 Minor period 11:35–13:05 Minor period 21:21–22:51

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

18:00
94°
19:00
90°
20:00
88°
21:00
87°
22:00
85°
23:00
84°
00:00
83°
01:00
83°
02:00
82°
03:00
82°
04:00
81°
05:00
80°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
72%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
50%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
49%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
49%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. 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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
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 Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Striped Bass and Bluegill.

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?

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Millwood Lake right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 29%.