Woodruff County’s fishing opportunities are defined by its unique position in the heart of the Arkansas Delta, offering a different and often more secluded experience than the state’s famous trout streams. Here, the focus shifts to the abundant populations of largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish that thrive in the region’s flatwater rivers and oxbow lakes. The slow-moving, blackwater environment of the Cache River, in particular, provides a tranquil and intimate fishing experience, allowing anglers to navigate through ancient cypress and tupelo swamps to reach untouched honey holes. This is not about battling river currents; it’s about a quiet, strategic pursuit of fish that have grown to impressive sizes in these fertile, historically significant waters.
The White River, while known for trout in its northern reaches, presents a world-class warmwater fishery as it meanders through Woodruff County. Anglers can find a peaceful escape on its broad, powerful waters, targeting lunker largemouth bass and monster catfish. The county is also home to hidden gems like Sevenmile Lake and Horseshoe Lake, classic Arkansas oxbows where the fishing for crappie, bluegill, and other panfish is exceptional. This diverse network of waterways ensures that whether you prefer casting a line from a boat, kayak, or the bank, you can find a productive and peaceful spot that truly captures the essence of fishing in the Arkansas Delta.
Angler’s Paradise
White River
While many know the upper White River for its world-class trout fishing, anglers who venture to Woodruff County can experience the thrill of chasing lunker largemouth bass, feisty crappie, and monster catfish in the river’s lower stretches.
Cache River
Fishing the Cache River is a unique experience, offering anglers the chance to navigate a wild, blackwater river and its oxbows for hard-hitting largemouth bass, slab crappie, and trophy-sized catfish within the scenic bottomland hardwood forests with peak fishing March-May.
Sevenmile Lake
For a true Arkansas Delta fishing experience, Sevenmile Lake is a hidden gem where anglers can find a secluded honey hole to target large black crappie, bluegill, and a variety of other sportfish within a tranquil setting.
Horseshoe Lake
A prime spot for anglers seeking the thrill of reeling in large crappie, bluegill, and bass, all while surrounded by the classic cypress and tupelo scenery of an Arkansas oxbow lake.
