Fishing in Faulkner County, Arkansas
County seat: Conway. Population 123,498 (2020).
- 8lake pages
- 29launches
- 3river pages
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Faulkner County: first things first
Faulkner County runs its county government from Conway, and the 2020 Census found 123,498 residents. 8 lakes with a page fall in the county, the biggest being Lake Conway.
AGFC maps 29 boat or paddle launches and 24 pier or bank sites across the county. Streams with their own guide here include Arkansas River, Cadron Creek and Palarm Creek. The Arkansas River passes through as Pool 7 and Pool 8. The Family and Community Fishing Program covers 1 program pond here, Conway Station Park among them.
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.
A map of launch and lake points in Faulkner County
AGFC boat-and-kayak and fishing access layers and AGFC fishing-area lake points, checked November 8, 2026.
Lakes and ponds in Faulkner County
| Lake | Size | Ramps | Kind | AGFC target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Conway | 6,700 acres | 17 | reservoir | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Beaver Fork Lake | 960 acres | 3 | reservoir | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Grassy Lake | about 901 acres of mapped outline | 2 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Lake Bennett | 40 acres | 1 | reservoir | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Conway Station Park | about 2 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Bob Courtway Pond | not stated | 0 | mapped pond | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Matthews Park Pond | not stated | 0 | mapped pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Guy City Park Pond | not stated | 0 | mapped pond | 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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Within 50 miles of Conway, bream heads the AGFC target lists.
AGFC public fishing area target species, counted per lake page within 50 miles; a listing, not a catch survey.
Named lakes in Faulkner County that are listed only here
AGFC and the national hydrography maps name 5 more lakes in Faulkner County that are too thin on facts for a page of their own.
| Water | Size | Kind | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilonia City Pond | about 2 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | Vilonia |
| The Pond at the Meadows | about 2 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | Conway |
| Camp Robinson SUA Pond 1 | not stated | mapped pond | Mayflower |
| Kitten Bay | not stated | mapped pond | Conway |
| Conway Human Development Center | not stated | mapped pond | Conway |
Outline area from the AGFC lake or pond 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.
Rivers and creeks in Faulkner County
- Arkansas River43 AGFC accesses, 9 USGS gauges
- Cadron Creek4 AGFC accesses, 1 USGS gauge
- Palarm Creek4 AGFC accesses
Live river readings for Faulkner County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Cadron Creek Near Guy, Ar | 1 cfs, 0.55 ft gage height | Nov 13 8:00 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.
River pools with a page in Faulkner County
- Arkansas River Pool 7river pool
- Arkansas River Pool 8pool held by a Corps lock and dam
AGFC public fishing areas map (agfc.com), read November 8, 2026.
Stocked community ponds in Faulkner County
| Pond | City | Stocked with | Last stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Station Park | Conway | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked September 21, 2026; trout last stocked December 11, 2025 |
Family and Community Fishing Program ponds
Last-stocked dates as printed on the AGFC Family and Community Fishing Program page (agfc.com; AGFC prints no numbers per pond), read November 8, 2026.
Boat ramps in Faulkner County
- Adams Lake Landing on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Caney Creek Boat Ramp on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Dam Site Boat Ramp on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Dix Creek East Boat Ramp on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Dix Creek North Boat Ramp on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Dix Creek West Boat Ramp on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- East Ramp on Grassy LakeGrassy Lake, boat ramp, gravel surface
- Gold Creek Landing on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Greens Lake Boat Ramp on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Hiway Landing Access on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Hwy 285 Boat Ramp on Cadron CreekCadron Creek, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Hwy 65 Access on Cadron CreekCadron Creek, boat ramp, concrete plank surface
- Lake Bennett Boat RampLake Bennett, boat ramp, paved surface, camping, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Lakeside Boat Dock on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Lawrence Landing on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Nursery Pond Boat Ramp on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Nursery Pond Canal Boat Ramp on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Palarm Creek Landing on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Paradise Landing on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Pierce Creek Boat Ramp on Lake ConwayLake Conway, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Shaw Bridge Boat Ramp on Cadron CreekCadron Creek, boat ramp, concrete surface
- West Ramp on Grassy LakeGrassy Lake, boat ramp, dirt surface
- Public boat ramp on Arkansas River Pool 7Arkansas River Pool 7, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Public boat ramp on Arkansas River Pool 7 (north), Faulkner CountyArkansas River Pool 7, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Public boat ramp on Arkansas River Pool 8 (east)Arkansas River Pool 8, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Public boat ramp on Beaver Fork LakeBeaver Fork Lake, boat ramp, paved surface, fishing pier, mobility-impaired, picnic tables
- Public boat ramp on Beaver Fork LakeBeaver Fork Lake, boat ramp, paved surface, fishing pier, mobility-impaired, picnic tables
- Public boat ramp on Beaver Fork LakeBeaver Fork Lake, boat ramp, paved surface, fishing pier, mobility-impaired, picnic tables
- Public boat ramp on Palarm CreekPalarm Creek, boat ramp, gravel surface
Piers and bank areas across Faulkner County
- Boat Ramp Fishing Access on Palarm CreekPalarm Creek, bank fishing
- Bob Courtway PierBob Courtway Pond, fishing pier, mobility-impaired, picnic tables
- Camp Robinson Camping Area 3 Fishing Access on Lake ConwayLake Conway, bank fishing, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Conway Station ParkConway Station Park, bank fishing, mobility-impaired
- Lake Conway Bank Fishing Area #1Lake Conway, bank fishing, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Lake Conway Bank Fishing Area #2Lake Conway, bank fishing, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Lake Conway Bank Fishing Area #3Lake Conway, bank fishing, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Lake Conway Bank Fishing Area #4Lake Conway, bank fishing, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Lake Conway Bank Fishing Area #5Lake Conway, bank fishing, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Lake Conway Bank Fishing Area #6Lake Conway, bank fishing, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Lake Conway Fishing JettyLake Conway, fishing jetty
- Matthews Park PondMatthews Park Pond, bank fishing
- Pierce Creek Access Bank Fishing Area on Lake ConwayLake Conway, bank fishing, camping, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Conway Lake Bank Fishing Area 7Lake Conway, bank fishing
- Guy City Park PondGuy City Park Pond, fishing area
- Hwy 89 Access Fishing Pier on Lake ConwayLake Conway, fishing pier
- Lake Conway Bank Fishing AreaLake Conway, bank fishing
- Public fishing access (east), Faulkner Countywater not named, fishing jetty, camping, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Public fishing access (east), Faulkner Countywater not named, fishing pier, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Public fishing access on Lake Conway (east)Lake Conway, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Public fishing access on Lake Conway (north)Lake Conway, bank fishing
- Public fishing access on Lake Conway (south), Faulkner CountyLake Conway, fishing pier, camping, mobility-impaired
- Public fishing access on Lake Conway (south), Faulkner CountyLake Conway, fishing pier, camping, mobility-impaired
- Public fishing access on Lake Conway (west)Lake Conway, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026. Lanes, fees and hours are not fields in the AGFC layers.
Base limits on Faulkner County lakes and rivers
Faulkner County anglers follow these statewide limits except on waters listed with their own rule. AGFC sells the Resident Fisheries Conservation License for $10.50; a visitor buys the nonresident annual at $60.
| 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) |
Code exceptions for Faulkner County waters
- Arkansas RiverBlack Bass (Largemouth, Spotted, And Smallmouth): Largemouth Bass 14-inch minimum.
- Lake BennettCatfish (Except Bullhead): Daily limit of 5.
Every Arkansas water-specific limit
Rod-and-pole only water across Faulkner County
Code 26.08 lists Lake Bennett in Faulkner County as waters where only a rod or pole may be used.
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.
Where Faulkner County shows up on the record list
| Species | Weight | Division | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Competitive fishing on Faulkner County water
Count 1 organizer entries for Faulkner County water, 0 still on the schedule.
| 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.
Tackle shops, marinas and guides in Faulkner County
Faulkner County shop listings
- Bates Field & Streambait and tackle shop, Mayflower
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 620 Elsinger Blvdbait and tackle shop, Conway
- H24 Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Conway
- The Toad Flyfly shop, Conway
- Paradise Landing & Fishing Villagemarina, Mayflower
Hiring help on Faulkner County water
- Best in Bass Guide Servicefishing guide, Conway, (501) 733-5282
Yellow Pages and tourism guide listings (city of business), read November 8, 2026.
Next to Faulkner County
Places to stay in Faulkner County
- Conwaypop. 64,134
- Greenbrierpop. 5,707
- Viloniapop. 4,288
- Mayflowerpop. 1,984
- Woosterpop. 1,042
Next door to Faulkner County
- Conway County22 miles northwest
- Pulaski County26 miles south
- Van Buren County32 miles north
- White County34 miles east
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Short replies on fishing in Faulkner County
How many boat launches does AGFC map in Faulkner County?
29 launches, listed above by name.
Which still water in Faulkner County holds the most acres?
By size it is Lake Conway: 6,700 acres.
Which species does AGFC point to near Faulkner County?
AGFC lists bream on the most lake pages within 50 miles, then catfish, black bass and crappie.
Does Faulkner County have a bait shop listed?
5; Bates Field & Stream is among them.
Which town runs Faulkner County government?
County offices are in Conway.
Do I need an AGFC license to fish Faulkner County water?
Licenses run $10.50 for residents and $60 for nonresidents on the AGFC fee page.
Which counties border Faulkner County?
Conway County, Pulaski County and Van Buren County lie closest.
What crappie rule covers Faulkner County water?
Statewide: daily limit of 30 crappie (all species combined) with no length restrictions. Waters with their own Code line differ.
Which Faulkner County waters break from the statewide limits?
2 waters with a page here carry their own Code line, starting with Arkansas River.
Is there a stocked kids pond in Faulkner County?
Conway Station Park: Catfish and Trout, catfish last stocked September 21, 2026; trout last stocked December 11, 2025.
Are there bass tournaments in Faulkner County?
1 organizer entry on file, none with a date still ahead.
Has an Arkansas record fish come from Faulkner County?
Flathead Catfish, 80 lbs., 0 oz. (rod and reel), from Arkansas River.
Load the boat for Faulkner County
Open a lake for its launches, limits and dam readings.