Arkansas Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · Arkansas
The Arkansas fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers smallmouth bass, walleye, rainbow trout, crappie, largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and white bass. Open your region for a 7-day read on Bull Shoals, Lake Ouachita, Mississippi River, and Millwood Lake, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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Ozarks fishing
Ozarks fishing forecast
Anglers searching for fishing in the Ozarks region of Saskatchewan should note that popular waters like Bull Shoals, Beaver Lake, Norfork Lake, and the White River are actually iconic destinations in the central United States, celebrated for their Smallmouth Bass and abundant Crappie. However, if you are truly looking for where to fish in Saskatchewan, this vast province offers incredible walleye fishing and pike fishing across its numerous northern lake names. While Rainbow Trout are less common in the natural lakes here, Saskatchewan boasts world-class Walleye and northern Pike, providing a completely different but equally thrilling angling experience. This week, conditions across Saskatchewan’s agricultural regions.
Where to fish: Bull Shoals, Beaver Lake, White River, Norfork Lake.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:14 PM). On Bull Shoals, despite the falling atmospheric pressure and southerly wind, we found a fair bite, locating some active smallmouth near structure in the 9.5 C water under that gray sky.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:37 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:13 PM). Beaver Lake was slow going with steady air and light drizzle, the modest southerly wind doing little to stir up the smallmouth from their deeper haunts in the 9.2 C water.
Water is too cold for bass.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:12 PM. The White River proved tough today; even with a steady air mass and westerly breeze, the 7.1 C water and dim light kept the smallmouth tight-lipped.
Water is too cold for bass.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:11 PM. Norfork Lake was a real challenge under the clear sunshine and steady air, the 7.6 C water and westerly wind offering little help for coaxing out bass.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:11 PM). Bull Shoals was stingy today; the rising air and light northwesterly wind, combined with the chilly 6. 4 is a prime number.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:41 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:10 PM). Start at Beaver Lake if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:14 PM). On Monday, Bull Shoals offered a fair bite as we targeted submerged humps, expecting the walleye to be active despite the dropping air pressure and moderate south wind stirring the 9.5-degree water.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:37 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:13 PM). Tuesday’s light drizzle and steady pressure on Beaver Lake, with a moderate south wind chilling the 9. 2-degree water, meant a tough day of picking at lethargic walleye near rocky drop offs.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:12 PM. Fair walleye fishing if you put in at White River. Fish points and inside turns. A slow drag along the inside turn beats a fast retrieve on a still evening.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:11 PM. Put in at Norfork Lake for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night.
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:11 PM). walleye at Bull Shoals: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Light wind.
Dawn (6:41 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:10 PM). Start at Beaver Lake if walleye is the target. Slow day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:36 AM and 5:14 PM. Despite the falling glass and a steady south breeze on Bull Shoals, the fish were somewhat active, so I’d work the points where the warmer 9.5 C water might hold them.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:37 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The persistent drizzle and southerly push on Beaver Lake kept the trout deep and deliberate, making a slow retrieve near structure in the 9.2 C water the only real play.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:38 AM and 5:12 PM. A steady west wind on the White River hinted at a fair bite, compelling me to drift a little deeper in the 7.1 C flow, hoping to find trout holding tight to the bottom.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 6:39 AM, or the last hour before 5:11 PM. Norfork Lake proved challenging under clear skies and a brisk west wind, so I’d focus on the shaded shorelines and deeper breaks where the 7.6 C water might offer some cover for wary trout.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:40 AM or 5:11 PM. The rising glass and faint northwest breeze made Bull Shoals a tough grind, demanding ultra-slow presentations near any thermal breaks in the frigid 6.4 C water.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Beaver Lake’s frigid 5.8 C water, coupled with a light northwesterly air, kept the bite incredibly lethargic, so I’d target the sun-warmed north banks or deep structure edges for any active fish.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:36 AM and 5:14 PM. The falling glass often sparks a bite in Bull Shoals, so I started in protected coves where the south wind might push warmer water and bait.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:37 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The light drizzle and steady air pressure made the crappie in Beaver Lake lethargic, so I focused on structure deep in wind-sheltered creek channels.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:38 AM and 5:12 PM. Despite the colder 7.1 C water, the persistent overcast sky and steady atmospheric conditions on the White River encouraged me to jig current breaks for active fish.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 6:39 AM, or the last hour before 5:11 PM. The bright sun and brisk west breeze on Norfork Lake pushed the crappie deep into brush piles, making for a challenging day to entice a strike.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:40 AM or 5:11 PM. With the air pressure sharply on the rise and the water dipping to 6.4 C, the crappie in Bull Shoals were tight-lipped, requiring tiny jigs worked painstakingly slow near submerged timber.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The extremely cold 5.8 C water in Beaver Lake, even under an overcast sky, meant the crappie were practically dormant, necessitating a hunt for thermal refuge in deep channels.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Ouachitas fishing
Ouachitas fishing forecast
For anglers exploring the Ouachitas region, you will find diverse fishing opportunities across its renowned waters. Lake Ouachita, DeGray Lake, and Lake Hamilton are popular lake names for those seeking where to fish, each offering unique experiences. These clear waters are celebrated for excellent Largemouth Bass fishing, and many also pursue the powerful Striped Bass. Anglers targeting Crappie find success in the numerous coves and timber, while the Ouachita River offers prime spots for Channel Catfish. While walleye fishing and pike fishing are not primary targets here, the abundance of other species makes the Ouachitas a premier destination for a variety of angling pursuits.
This week brings cold temperatures to the region, with a brisk wind making conditions feel even chillier on the water. Recent snow has blanketed the landscape, contributing to the clear water often found in these lakes and river systems. Such cold and clear conditions typically mean fish are holding deeper, so consider slower presentations near submerged structure. The best bite will likely require patience and precise lure placement, as fish activity can be subdued in these winter conditions, but persistent anglers can still find success.
Where to fish: Lake Ouachita, DeGray Lake, Lake Hamilton, Ouachita River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:33 AM and 5:17 PM. On Lake Ouachita, the dropping air and a steady southeast breeze with light rain might push those bass towards points and creek mouths, so I’d start with a jig or crankbait working the transition zones.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The chilly water at DeGray Lake, coupled with a steady southerly wind and a bit of rain, calls for a slower approach, maybe dragging a worm or jig along main lake humps where the fish are likely hunkered down.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:35 AM and 5:15 PM. Lake Hamilton’s clear, calm conditions and dropping water temperature mean a finesse presentation is probably best, targeting deep structure with a drop shot or shaky head, as those bass will be finicky.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:14 PM. On the Ouachita River, with the water still brisk and a light southwest breeze under a clear sky, I’d focus on current breaks and eddies, pitching a jig or a small swimbait to any submerged timber or rock piles.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:37 AM or 5:13 PM. With the air on the rise and a gentle south wind on Lake Ouachita, I’d probe deeper ledges and points with a slow-rolled spinnerbait or a deep-diving crankbait, hoping to entice a reaction strike from bass adjusting to the shifting conditions.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:38 AM and 5:12 PM. DeGray Lake’s frigid 5.8 C water and a light north wind under a bluebird sky suggest an extremely tough bite, so I’d be looking for inactive fish tight to the deepest cover, maybe vertically jigging a spoon or a heavy jig directly over them.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:33 AM and 5:17 PM. On Lake Ouachita, with that moderate southeast breeze and falling glass, we chased the striper schools in the deeper channels, hoping the pre-front bite would kick in despite the light drizzle.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The steady air and light rain on DeGray Lake meant a slow pick, so we meticulously probed the deep points where the colder 9.2-degree water might hold a few sluggish stripers.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:35 AM and 5:15 PM. With Lake Hamilton calm and still.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:14 PM. Put in at Ouachita River for striped bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:37 AM or 5:13 PM. striped bass at Lake Ouachita: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:38 AM and 5:12 PM. Start at DeGray Lake if striped bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:33 AM and 5:17 PM. On Lake Ouachita, with the atmospheric pressure taking a dip and a moderate southeast breeze pushing a light drizzle, I’d prospect the deeper brush piles near channel bends, anticipating a fair but perhaps particular bite.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. DeGray Lake presented a challenging pick; the stable air and a southerly push of wind kept crappie tight to submerged timber on main lake points, resulting in a slow bite despite the misty precipitation.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:35 AM and 5:15 PM. A bright light shone.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:14 PM. Put in at Ouachita River for crappie. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:37 AM or 5:13 PM. crappie at Lake Ouachita: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:38 AM and 5:12 PM. Start at DeGray Lake if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:33 AM and 5:17 PM. On Lake Ouachita, with falling pressure and light rain, I’d be dropping cut bait deep near structure, hoping the catfish are feeding before the weather really turns in the Ouachitas, Saskatchewan.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. On DeGray Lake, with the steady pressure and cooling water to 9.2 C, those channel cats will likely be hunkered down, so I’ll be slow-drifting stink bait along channel edges, trying to tempt a bite.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:35 AM and 5:15 PM. Fishing Lake Hamilton today, with the water dipping to 8.3 C and a light west breeze, I’d focus on sun-warmed coves or deeper holes where they might be sluggishly conserving energy, perhaps tossing out some shrimp.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:14 PM. On the Ouachita River, a fair day with a gentle southwest air current and steady conditions means I’d target bends and current breaks with some chicken livers, expecting a decent pull from actively foraging fish.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:37 AM or 5:13 PM. Back on Lake Ouachita, with conditions improving and the pressure climbing, I’d try shallower flats near main channels using cut shad, anticipating the catfish moving up to feed as things stabilize.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:38 AM and 5:12 PM. At DeGray Lake, with the water now quite chilly at 5.8 C and a light north breeze, I’d probe the deepest wintering holes with a heavy dose of prepared bait, knowing the bite will be subtle and requiring patience.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Delta fishing
Delta fishing forecast
If you are searching for walleye fishing or pike fishing in the Delta region of Saskatchewan, many anglers explore various lake names and river systems for their next adventure. People often ask where to fish, and popular spots like the Mississippi River, White River, Horseshoe Lake, and St.
Where to fish: Mississippi River, White River, Horseshoe Lake, St.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:23 AM and 5:07 PM. On the Mississippi River, the falling pressure and overcast conditions had the bucketmouths cruising the shallow weed edges, making a spinnerbait a good call.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:24 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The White River’s steady rain and a continued pressure drop made for some aggressive bites near submerged timber, especially with a lipless crankbait.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:25 AM and 5:05 PM. On Horseshoe Lake, the bluebird skies and light breeze meant slower presentations were key, picking off lethargic bass holding tight to deeper rock piles.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:26 AM, or the last hour before 5:04 PM. The St. River’s chilly 8.2 C water, under calm, bright skies, called for a jig-and-pig presentation worked painstakingly slow along the deepest channel breaks.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:27 AM or 5:03 PM. A rising pressure system on the Mississippi River, combined with bright conditions and minimal wind, made for a tough bite, requiring precise casts to isolated cover.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:28 AM and 5:03 PM. The White River’s frigid 6.5 C water, even with steady pressure and patchy sun, meant the bass were glued to bottom structure, barely reacting to even the most subtle dropshot offerings.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:23 AM and 5:07 PM. On Monday, the Mississippi River coughed up some nice crappie; with the pressure dropping and a moderate southeast breeze, we found them hitting jigs hard near the submerged timber.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:24 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The White River was fair on Tuesday, despite the moderate rain and falling pressure; the crappie were scattered but bit steadily around the deeper bends, especially when the south wind pushed bait into the eddies.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:25 AM and 5:05 PM. Wednesday on Horseshoe Lake, the clear sky and light west wind made the crappie a bit shy, forcing us to work the shadowed edges of lily pad beds with slow presentations as the water cooled.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:26 AM, or the last hour before 5:04 PM. On Thursday at St., the crappie were holding tight in the deeper weed lines under the clear sky, a light southwest breeze barely rippling the surface, demanding a subtle approach as the water temperature dropped further.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:27 AM or 5:03 PM. Back on the Mississippi River for Friday, it was a real grind; the crappie were lockjawed with the clear sky and rising pressure, refusing to budge from deep structure even with a gentle west wind.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:28 AM and 5:03 PM. Saturday on the White River proved tough, the frigid 6.5-degree water and light south wind keeping the crappie hunkered down, only picking up a few from the very bottom of the steepest drop-offs under scattered high clouds.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:23 AM and 5:07 PM. Falling air pressure and an overcast sky on the Mississippi River might push the cats into the shallower bends, so that’s where I’d start casting for a decent bite.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:24 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. With rain coming down and the air still dropping, the White River cats could be active in the main current, so I’d work the edges of the deeper holes hoping to find a good one.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:25 AM and 5:05 PM. A clear sky and light breeze on Horseshoe Lake means steady conditions, so the channel cats might be holding tight to submerged timber, requiring a slow presentation.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:26 AM, or the last hour before 5:04 PM. The cool water and calm, clear conditions at St suggest a tough bite, so I’d focus on the deepest scour holes, trying to entice a lethargic fish.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:27 AM or 5:03 PM. The rising air and clear skies on the Mississippi River often shut down the bite, so I’d try slow-drifting cut bait near the river bottom, hoping to tempt a reluctant cat.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:28 AM and 5:03 PM. With the water temperature dipping significantly and just a few wisps overhead, the White River bite would likely be very slow, so I’d anchor in a deep, slow eddy and wait for one to cruise by.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Bluegill fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:23 AM and 5:07 PM. On the Mississippi River, the falling air and a moderate southeast breeze had the bluegill looking up, so I started shallow near the weeds for a good morning bite.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:24 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Over at White River, the steady rain and dropping atmospheric pressure kept the gills somewhat active, but the stiff southerly made boat control tough, so I anchored in a sheltered cove.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:25 AM and 5:05 PM. Horseshoe Lake offered a fair bite under a clear sky and calm westerly air, but with the water chilling to 8.8 degrees, I targeted deeper structure where they might be holding tight.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:26 AM, or the last hour before 5:04 PM. On St. Laurent Lake, the crisp, clear conditions and a gentle southwest zephyr meant a fair day, though the dropping water temperature had me searching for submerged brush piles where the bluegill sought warmth.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:27 AM or 5:03 PM. The Mississippi River proved challenging today with the air on the rise and a bright, clear sky, forcing me to downsize baits and work very slowly along the bottom contours to entice any interest.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:28 AM and 5:03 PM. White River was a real grind with the surface temperature plummeting to 6.5 degrees, so I focused on the deepest holes and patiently jigged tiny offerings, hoping to coax a reluctant bite from the lethargic bluegill.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on bluegill days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southwest fishing
Southwest fishing forecast
Anglers searching for where to fish in Southwest Saskatchewan will discover excellent opportunities across our region’s diverse waters. For superb walleye fishing and pike fishing, many local favorites include Millwood Lake and Lake Erling, where these popular species are frequently found. The Red River offers unique chances for trophy Channel Catfish, while Bois d’Arc Lake is known for its surprising populations of Largemouth Bass and Crappie. Anglers also discover White Bass in several of these productive lake names, making for varied and exciting catches throughout the season.
This week, expect clear skies and cold temperatures across Southwest Saskatchewan, with a brisk wind picking up in the afternoons. These conditions often mean fish are holding deeper, so consider slower presentations near structure for the best bite. While there’s no snow expected, the persistent cold will keep water temperatures low, requiring patience and a strategic approach. Anglers should dress warmly and focus on sheltered bays or leeward shores where fish might seek refuge from the wind.
Where to fish: Millwood Lake, Lake Erling, Red River, Bois d’Arc Lake.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:22 PM. On Millwood Lake, that good day with a moderate southeast breeze and falling pressure had us casting jigs near main lake points, where the 11.3-degree water temp had some active bass.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:36 AM or 5:22 PM. Lake Erling’s fair bite under a light rain and steady pressure meant working a spinnerbait slowly along the weed lines, as the 10.1-degree water had the fish holding tight.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:21 PM. A slow grind on Red River with clear skies and a gentle west wind meant dragging a football jig painstakingly across deep structure, hoping to tempt a lethargic bass from the 8.6-degree depths.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:20 PM. Bois d’Arc Lake offered a fair bite under clear skies and a light southwest puff, so we probed sunny rock piles with shaky heads, knowing the 8.5-degree water would keep the fish from chasing much.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:19 PM. Back on Millwood Lake, a tough bite settled in with rising pressure and a calm southeast air, so we pitched jigs to isolated cover in 9.1-degree water, hoping for a reaction strike from a finicky fish.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:40 AM and 5:18 PM. Lake Erling had a fair pick despite the chill, with scattered skies and a light north breeze, making us twitch finesse baits painstakingly along the deepest breaks in the frigid 6.5-degree water.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:22 PM. Millwood Lake offered a decent bite today, finding crappie hugging structure on the windward side as the falling pressure seemed to stir them up.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:36 AM or 5:22 PM. Lake Erling presented a fair challenge with light rain and a steady push from the southwest, making a slower retrieve around submerged timber the ticket to coaxing a few bites.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:21 PM. The Red River was a tough go under clear skies and a gentle west breeze, requiring a patient presentation of tiny jigs near deeper holes to tempt any lethargic slabs.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:20 PM. Bois d’Arc Lake produced a fair number of fish today, with the light southwest air current pushing baitfish towards the warmer shallows, making a jig under a bobber effective.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:19 PM. Millwood Lake was a grind as the rising pressure and calm, clear conditions meant working brush piles meticulously with a slow-falling bait was the only way to pick up a few.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:40 AM and 5:18 PM. Lake Erling delivered a fair bite despite the chill, with the northern breeze making the south-facing banks a good bet for finding fish concentrated in deeper pockets off main lake points.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:22 PM. At Millwood Lake, with scattered skies and a moderate southeast breeze pushing a falling glass, the cats were hungry, so we worked the main channel bends where the current brought the groceries.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:36 AM or 5:22 PM. Lake Erling delivered a fair bite under a light drizzle and stable air, prompting us to scour the wind-swept banks where the chop dislodged tasty morsels.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:21 PM. The Red River was a tough grind with clear skies and scorching sun.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:20 PM. Put in at Bois d’Arc Lake for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:19 PM. channel catfish at Millwood Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:40 AM and 5:18 PM. Start at Lake Erling if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
White Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:22 PM. A moderate southeast breeze and dropping glass had the white bass schooling up nicely off the points on Millwood Lake, hitting jigs aggressively in the relatively warm 11.3 degree water.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:36 AM or 5:22 PM. Despite the light drizzle over Lake Erling, a steady southwest blow kept the schooling fish active near the drop-offs, though they were a bit more finicky in the 10.1 degree chill.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:21 PM. Red River was tough going today; the clear skies and gentle west puff didn’t stir the cooler 8.6 degree water, requiring a slow retrieve with tiny baits to coax any interest from the white bass.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:20 PM. At Bois d’Arc Lake, the bright, calm conditions meant casting to structure in the 8.5-degree water was key, as the white bass were holding tight and needed a precise presentation.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:19 PM. Millwood Lake proved challenging with the glass on the rise and a light southeast whisper, making the white bass lethargic in the 9.1 degree water, demanding extra patience and finesse with smaller offerings.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:40 AM and 5:18 PM. Lake Erling’s cold 6.5 degree water and a gentle north breeze meant targeting the deeper breaks was crucial, as the white bass were tight-lipped but would commit to a slow-rolled blade bait.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on white bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Arkansas fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in Arkansas this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers Ozarks, Ouachitas, Delta, Southwest. Named waters include Bull Shoals, Beaver Lake, White River, Norfork Lake. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in Arkansas?
The forecast is written for smallmouth bass, walleye, rainbow trout. Each region names the water to start on, including Bull Shoals.
When is the best time of day to fish in Arkansas?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Bull Shoals prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the Arkansas fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which Arkansas water should I start on?
If you are near Ozarks, start at Bull Shoals. The next named water on this page is Beaver Lake. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in Arkansas this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the Arkansas fishing forecast use?
Each Arkansas day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.