Greers Ferry Lake
Greers Ferry Lake is a clear mountain reservoir on the Little Red River in north-central Arkansas. It is known for big walleye and hybrid striped bass, including a former world record walleye and a world record hybrid.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
The river arms produce some of the biggest walleye anywhere.
Wiper
A 27 lb 5 oz world record hybrid came from this lake.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
7 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Heber Springs ParkPublicCorps park ramp near Heber Springs; some Corps ramps charge $5 day useDirections ↗
- Devils Fork ParkPublicCorps park ramp near Greers FerryDirections ↗
- Sugar Loaf ParkPublicCorps park rampDirections ↗
- Mill CreekPublicCorps ramp with a corrugated low-water laneDirections ↗
- Hill CreekPublicCorps area with ramp near the marinaDirections ↗
- 6Old Highway 25PublicCorps of Engineers recreation area with ramp, Tumbling Shoals (Cleburne County)Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee Arkansas Game & Fish or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass Greers Ferry Lake; statewide daily limit | 12 in | 10 / day combined |
| Smallmouth Bass Greers Ferry Lake | 12 in | 6 / day |
| Walleye Greers Ferry Lake and tributaries; 16 in effective July 1, 2026 (was 14 in) | 16 in | 6 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Arkansas Game & Fish Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Greers Ferry Bait & TackleNearby7544 Greers Ferry Rd, Greers Ferry, ARDirections ↗
- Dewdeen's Bait & MercantileNearby425 AR-110, Heber Springs, ARDirections ↗
Local tips
- In late winter and early spring, fish the upper river arms for spawning walleye.
- Look for hybrids chasing shad on the main lake and troll or cast where birds are working.
- The Little Red River tailwater below the dam is a noted brown trout fishery.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.