Lake Maumelle
8,900-acre Central Arkansas Water supply lake west of Little Rock, average depth 24.7 ft and maximum 60 ft.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Spotted Bass
Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Blue Catfish
Deep channel edges. Fresh cut shad. Big fish in winter.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- WestRock LandingRampSouth side off Hwy 10; launch feeDirections ↗
- Sleepy Hollow AccessRampAGFC, west end; free, motors 25 hp and smaller onlyDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Maumelle are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Arkansas Game & Fish Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Maumelle ↗Local tips
- Boats must be at least 14 ft long; no fishing from roads, bridges or docks.
- Fishing and boating prohibited near the dam.
- Trotlines only in the designated zone.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.