Lake Dardanelle is a major lake along the Arkansas River in Arkansas. Russellville lies on Lake Dardanelle, and the lake provides many recreational opportunities. Lake Dardanelle covers nearly 40,000 acres of land, which provides lots of area for boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and scenic views. The lake extends from Dardanelle Lock and Dam near Dardanelle, into Pope, Yell, Logan, Johnson, and Franklin Counties. The lake reaches 50 miles upstream the Arkansas River and has 315 miles of shoreline. Each recreational park on Dardanelle has drinking water, picnic tables, and toilet facilities. Most have trailer dump stations, boat launch ramps, and electrical sites.
Winthrop Rockefeller Lake starts right below the Dardanelle Dam and extends almost 30 miles southeast to the Arthur V. Ormond Lock and Dam near Morrilton. These lakes have been popular to fishermen because of their large supply of catfish, white bass, bream, crappie, and other species of bass. Fishing is not the only reason for visitors, however; Petit Jean Mountain is close to the area and provides scenic views for visitors along the lake. The Ozark and Ouachita Mountains also offer great scenery and have mountain springs and recreation parks in abundance. The mountains of the Ozarks and Ouachitas are abundant in wildlife. The bald eagle often uses this area for wintering. Eagles can be seen here from late fall through early spring.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission - Complete reference and directory to the hunting and fishing regulations statewide. Information on licenses, zones, tips, gun laws, and seasons provided.
Arkansas Fly Fishers - Arkansas chapter of the Federation of Fly Fishers. Details on upcoming events, fly fishing news, fishing gallery and conservation work.
Ozark Fly Flinger - Details 20 sportfish species and 11 bodies of water with information on how and where to fish.