Fishing in Conway County, Arkansas
County seat: Morrilton. Population 20,715 (2020).
- 7lake pages
- 22launches
- 3river pages
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Fishing Conway County at a glance
The 2020 count put Conway County at 20,715 residents, with Morrilton as its seat. Of 7 lakes in the county with a page, Lake Conway covers the most water.
The access layers show 22 boat or paddle launches and 6 pier or bank sites for the county. River anglers can start with Arkansas River, Point Remove Creek and Cadron Creek. Lock-and-dam water reaches the county at Pool 8.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 8, 2026. AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026.
Where the AGFC points fall across Conway County
AGFC boat-and-kayak and fishing access layers and AGFC fishing-area lake points, checked November 8, 2026.
Choosing a lake in Conway County
| Lake | Size | Ramps | Kind | AGFC target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Conway | 6,700 acres | 17 | reservoir | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Brewer Lake | 1,166 acres | 4 | reservoir | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Lake Overcup | about 805 acres of mapped outline | 2 | reservoir | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Lake Bailey | 170 acres | 1 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Cargile Lake | 125 acres | 2 | reservoir | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Roosevelt Lake | about 111 acres of mapped outline | 0 | mapped pond | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Ed Gordon Pt Remove Slough | about 12 acres of mapped outline | 2 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
Acreage and depth as AGFC states them in its description of this water (AGFC page), read November 8, 2026. Sizes AGFC does not state print as mapped outline area. Target fish as AGFC lists them.
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Out to 50 miles from Morrilton, AGFC names bream on more lake pages than any other fish.
AGFC public fishing area target species, counted per lake page within 50 miles; a listing, not a catch survey.
Lakes in Conway County waiting on more AGFC facts
6 more lakes in Conway County have a name on the maps but few published facts.
| Water | Size | Kind | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Lake | about 124 acres of mapped outline | lake | Hattieville |
| Petit Jean State Park Lake | about 7 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | Adona |
| Camp Mitchell | not stated | mapped pond | Oppelo |
| Point Remove Headquarters Pond | not stated | mapped pond | Hattieville |
| Canterbury Lodge Pond | not stated | mapped pond | Oppelo |
| Ozark Conference Center Pond | not stated | mapped pond | Hattieville |
Outline area from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (GIS polygon area, not an AGFC surface-acre figure), read November 8, 2026. AGFC public fishing areas map (agfc.com), read November 8, 2026.
Creeks running through Conway County
- Arkansas River43 AGFC accesses, 9 USGS gauges
- Point Remove Creek6 AGFC accesses
- Cadron Creek4 AGFC accesses, 1 USGS gauge
River stages across Conway County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River Near Morrilton, Ar | 50,100 cfs, 9.30 ft gage height | Jul 20 6:45 pm Not updated since Jul 20, 2026. |
| Cypress Creek Nr Birdtown, Ar | 0 cfs, 2.93 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 8:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
AGFC public fishing areas map (agfc.com), read November 8, 2026. USGS Water Data for the Nation, live through the site, retrieved on page view.
Lock-and-dam pools that reach Conway County
- Arkansas River Pool 8pool on the McClellan-Kerr system
AGFC public fishing areas map (agfc.com), read November 8, 2026.
Public ramps in Conway County
- Brewer Lake North Parking Area Boat RampBrewer Lake, boat ramp, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Brewer Lake South Boat RampBrewer Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Brewer Lake South Parking Area Boat RampBrewer Lake, boat ramp, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- East Boat Ramp on Point Remove CreekPoint Remove Creek, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Hwy 64 Boat Ramp on Cadron CreekCadron Creek, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Lake Bailey Boat RampLake Bailey, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Lake Cargile AccessCargile Lake, boat ramp, gravel surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Lower Weir Boat Ramp on Point Remove CreekPoint Remove Creek, boat ramp, gravel surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- North Boat Ramp on Brewer LakeBrewer Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Overcup LandingLake Overcup, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Remmel Marsh Boat Rampwater not named, boat ramp, gravel surface
- Slough Boat Rampwater not named, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Slough Boat Ramp on Ed Gordon Pt Remove SloughEd Gordon Pt Remove Slough, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Upper Weir Boat Ramp on Point Remove CreekPoint Remove Creek, boat ramp, gravel surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- West Boat Ramp on Lake OvercupLake Overcup, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Conway Lake Courtesy DockLake Conway, boat ramp
- Pontoon Park Boat Ramp on Petit Jean RiverPetit Jean River, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Public boat ramp on Arkansas River Pool 8 (west)Arkansas River Pool 8, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Public boat ramp on Cargile LakeCargile Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Public boat ramp on Ed Gordon Pt Remove SloughEd Gordon Pt Remove Slough, boat ramp, gravel surface
- Public boat ramp on Point Remove Creek (north)Point Remove Creek, boat ramp, gravel surface
- Public boat ramp on Point Remove Creek (south)Point Remove Creek, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
Where to fish from the bank in Conway County
- Lake Bailey Pier 1Lake Bailey, fishing pier, camping, mobility-impaired
- Lake Overcup Bank Fishing AreaLake Overcup, bank fishing, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Overcup Lake Bank Fishing AreaLake Overcup, fishing jetty, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Lake Roosevelt Fishing AccessRoosevelt Lake, fishing area
- Public fishing access on Lake Overcup (north)Lake Overcup, fishing pier, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Public fishing access on Lake Overcup (south)Lake Overcup, fishing pier, camping, mobility-impaired, picnic tables
AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026. Lanes, fees and hours are not fields in the AGFC layers.
What Conway County anglers may keep
For most Conway County water the statewide Code limits below are the ones to follow. A resident angler spends $10.50 and a nonresident $60 on the yearly AGFC license.
| Species | Statewide rule as printed | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Gar | daily limit of 1 with 36-inch maximum length. | N1.01(C) |
| American Eel | daily limit of 2 fish with no length restrictions. | N1.01(D) |
| Black Bass (Largemouth, Spotted, And Smallmouth) | daily limit of 10 black bass (all species combined) with no length restrictions. Reservoir Smallmouth Bass, daily limit of 6, 12-inch minimum; Flowing Waters Smallmouth Bass, daily limit of 2, 12-inch minimum. | N1.01(E) |
| Bream | Daily limit is 50 fish over 4 inches, no limit on bream 4 inches or shorter. | N1.01(F) |
| Catfish (Except Bullhead) | daily limit of 10 catfish (all species combined) with no length restrictions. | N1.01(G) |
| Crappie | daily limit of 30 crappie (all species combined) with no length restrictions. | N1.01(H) |
| Paddlefish | daily limit of 2 Paddlefish with no length restrictions. | N1.01(I) |
| Rock Bass | daily limit of 10 Rock Bass with no length restrictions. | N1.01(J) |
| Sauger | daily limit of 6 Sauger with no length restrictions. | N1.01(K) |
| Saugeye | daily limit of 6 Saugeye with no length restrictions. | N1.01(L) |
Water-specific limits across Conway County
- Arkansas RiverBlack Bass (Largemouth, Spotted, And Smallmouth): Largemouth Bass 14-inch minimum.
- Brewer LakeBlack Bass (Largemouth, Spotted, And Smallmouth): Only 1 Largemouth Bass longer than 16 inches.
- Cargile LakeCrappie: Daily limit 15, only 7 longer than 12 inches.
- Lake BaileyCatfish (Except Bullhead): Daily limit of 5.
- Lake OvercupCrappie: 10-inch minimum.
Every Arkansas water-specific limit
Tackle-restricted water in Conway County
Lake Bailey and Lake Roosevelt in Petit Jean State Park in Conway County are rod-or-pole water under Code 26.08.
Rod-or-pole and border water rules
AGFC Code of Regulations (regulation library), read November 8, 2026. Fishing license prices as printed on the AGFC license descriptions and fees page (agfc.com), matching Code Addendum D1.01, read November 8, 2026.
Arkansas record list entries close to Conway County
| Species | Weight | Division | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 4 lbs., 12 oz. | rod and reel | Point Remove Creek | April 11, 1986 |
| Flathead Catfish | 80 lbs., 0 oz. | rod and reel | Arkansas River | Oct. 28, 1989 |
| Alligator Gar | 215 lbs., 0 oz. | rod and reel | Arkansas River | July 31, 1964 |
| Sauger | 6 lbs., 12 oz. | rod and reel | Arkansas River | Dec. 15, 1976 |
| Highfin Carpsucker | 1 lbs., 12 oz. | unrestricted tackle | Arkansas River | June 19, 2017 |
| River Carpsucker | 3 lbs., 2 oz. | unrestricted tackle | Arkansas River | June 19, 2017 |
| Longnose Gar | 54 lbs., 0 oz. | unrestricted tackle | Arkansas River | Aug. 4, 2011 |
Arkansas state record fish as listed by AGFC (record list), read November 8, 2026.
Organizer events held in Conway County
The calendar holds 1 entries on Conway County water, with 0 to come.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2026 | Fishers of Men Arkansas Central Classic, Arkansas River 2026-06 | Arkansas River | Fishers of Men National Team Trail |
Organizer schedule and results pages, checked November 2026.
Shops and guides in Conway County
Stores selling tackle in Conway County
- Bait stopbait and tackle shop, Springfield
- Dads Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Plumerville
- Charlie's Hidden Harbormarina, Morrilton
Yellow Pages and tourism guide listings (city of business), read November 8, 2026.
Around the Conway County area
Bases for a trip in Conway County
- Morriltonpop. 6,992
Counties beside Conway County
- Faulkner County22 miles east
- Pope County23 miles northwest
- Van Buren County24 miles northeast
- Perry County26 miles southwest
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Telling the Conway County fish apart at a glance
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What Arkansas anglers ask about Conway County water
Can I put a johnboat in somewhere in Conway County?
22 launches on the AGFC layers, with directions links above.
Which Conway County lake tops the size list?
That is Lake Conway, 6,700 acres.
Which fish lead AGFC lists near Conway County?
AGFC lists bream on the most lake pages within 50 miles, then catfish, black bass and crappie.
Does Conway County have a bait and tackle counter?
3, beginning with Bait stop.
Which Arkansas town is seat of Conway County?
The seat is Morrilton.
What will a license cost me in Conway County?
AGFC sells the Resident Fisheries Conservation License for $10.50; a visitor buys the nonresident annual at $60.
Which other Arkansas county pages lie near Conway County?
Closest by centre point: Faulkner County, Pope County and Van Buren County.
Is there a crappie limit in Conway County?
Statewide: daily limit of 30 crappie (all species combined) with no length restrictions. Waters with their own Code line differ.
Where do limits change in Conway County?
5 waters with a page here carry their own Code line, starting with Arkansas River.
Is an Arkansas tournament coming up in Conway County?
1 organizer entry on file, none with a date still ahead.
Has Conway County produced a record fish?
Black Bullhead, 4 lbs., 12 oz. (rod and reel), from Point Remove Creek.
Pick an AGFC lake or river in Conway County
Each AGFC launch page opens with a map link for directions.