Fishing in Jefferson County, Arkansas
County seat: Pine Bluff. Population 67,260 (2020).
- 6lake pages
- 22launches
- 3river pages
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Jefferson County: first things first
Jefferson County runs its county government from Pine Bluff, and the 2020 Census found 67,260 residents. 6 lakes with a page fall in the county, the biggest being Saracen Lake.
AGFC maps 22 boat or paddle launches and 7 pier or bank sites across the county. Streams with their own guide here include Arkansas River, Bayou Bartholomew and Little Bayou Meto. The Arkansas River passes through as Pool 2, Pool 3, Pool 4 and Pool 5. The Family and Community Fishing Program covers 3 program ponds here, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond 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 Jefferson County
AGFC boat-and-kayak and fishing access layers and AGFC fishing-area lake points, checked November 8, 2026.
Lakes and ponds in Jefferson County
| Lake | Size | Ramps | Kind | AGFC target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracen Lake | about 321 acres of mapped outline | 3 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Redfield City Park Pond | about 13 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond | about 4 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| White Hall Community Pond | about 1 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Lake Sanders | not stated | 0 | mapped pond | bream, catfish |
| Longhofer Lake | not stated | 4 | lake | alligator gar, black bass, bream |
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 Pine Bluff, 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 Jefferson County that are listed only here
AGFC and the national hydrography maps name 26 more lakes in Jefferson County that are too thin on facts for a page of their own.
| Water | Size | Kind | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Cat Crossing | about 1,303 acres of mapped outline | lake | Redfield |
| Langhofer Lake | about 1,239 acres of mapped outline | lake | Pine Bluff |
| Lake Pine Bluff | about 467 acres of mapped outline | lake | Pine Bluff |
| Swan Lake | about 256 acres of mapped outline | lake | Grady |
| Yellow Lake | about 228 acres of mapped outline | reservoir | White Hall |
| Pool Three | about 226 acres of mapped outline | lake | Grady |
| English Lake | about 225 acres of mapped outline | lake | Grady |
| Hannaberry Lake | about 201 acres of mapped outline | lake | Grady |
| Atkins Lake | about 186 acres of mapped outline | lake | Pine Bluff |
| Noble Lake | about 162 acres of mapped outline | lake | Pine Bluff |
| Horseshoe Pond | about 128 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | White Hall |
| Johnson Lake | about 126 acres of mapped outline | reservoir | Pine Bluff |
| Patton Lake | about 114 acres of mapped outline | lake | Sherrill |
| Tulley Lake | about 32 acres of mapped outline | reservoir | White Hall |
| Duck Pond | about 14 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | White Hall |
| Flat Bayou Pond | about 12 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | Altheimer |
| Big Area 3 Pond | about 4 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | White Hall |
| Moody Pond | about 3 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | White Hall |
| Clear Pond | about 2 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | White Hall |
| Regional Park Pond | about 2 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | Pine Bluff |
| Corps of Engineers Lake | not stated | reservoir | Altheimer |
| Healing Place Ministries Pond | not stated | mapped pond | Sulphur Springs |
| Bomb Storage Pond | not stated | mapped pond | White Hall |
| Tucker Prison Pond | not stated | mapped pond | Tucker |
| Jefferson County Recreation Association Pond | not stated | mapped pond | White Hall |
| Delta Rivers Nature Center Pond | not stated | mapped pond | Pine Bluff |
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.
Rivers and creeks in Jefferson County
- Arkansas River43 AGFC accesses, 9 USGS gauges
- Bayou BartholomewAGFC water trail, 5 AGFC accesses, 3 USGS gauges
- Little Bayou Meto1 AGFC access
Live river readings for Jefferson County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River At Pine Bluff, Ar | 31.18 ft gage height | Nov 13 11:00 pm |
| Salt Bayou Ditch Nr Humphrey, Ar | 0 cfs, 171.66 ft gage height | Nov 13 10:45 pm |
| Canon Brake Hw/tw Near Bayou Meto, Ar | 163.49 ft gage height | Nov 13 10:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 11:33 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 Jefferson County
- Arkansas River Pool 2pool held by a Corps lock and dam
- Arkansas River Pool 3Arkansas River pool
- Arkansas River Pool 4pool on the McClellan-Kerr system
- Arkansas River Pool 5lock-and-dam pool
AGFC public fishing areas map (agfc.com), read November 8, 2026.
Stocked community ponds in Jefferson County
| Pond | City | Stocked with | Last stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond | Pine Bluff | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked September 23, 2026; trout last stocked December 15, 2025 |
| Redfield City Park Pond | Redfield | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked October 1, 2026; trout last stocked December 15, 2025 |
| White Hall Community Pond | White Hall | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked September 29, 2026; trout last stocked December 15, 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 Jefferson County
- Big Bayou Meto Boat RampBayou Meto, boat ramp, concrete surface, recreational area
- Dam Site 5 Day Use Area Pavillion Boat RampArkansas River – Pool 4, boat ramp, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Dr. Curtis Merrell Access on Bayou BartholomewBayou Bartholomew, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, recreational area
- Hwy 62B #2 Boat Ramp on Saracen LakeSaracen Lake, boat ramp, concrete plank surface, picnic tables
- Hwy 65B #1 Boat Ramp on Saracen LakeSaracen Lake, boat ramp, concrete plank surface
- Hwy 79 Boat Ramp on Saracen LakeSaracen Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Island Harbor Boat Ramp on Longhofer LakeLonghofer Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Regional Park #1 Boat Ramp on Longhofer LakeLonghofer Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables
- Regional Park Boat Ramp on Longhofer LakeLonghofer Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables
- Rising Star Boat Ramp on Arkansas River Pool 3Arkansas River Pool 3, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Shepard Island Boat Ramp on Arkansas River Pool 3Arkansas River Pool 3, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- St. Marie Park Boat Ramp on Longhofer LakeLonghofer Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- St. Marie Park Picnic Area Boat Ramp on Langhofer LakeLanghofer Lake, boat ramp, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Tar Camp Boat Ramp on Arkansas River Pool 5Arkansas River Pool 5, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Walter Will Bryant Cannon Brake Boat Ramp on Little Bayou MetoLittle Bayou Meto, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Buckinghim Flat Access on Bayou MetoBayou Meto, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Langhofer Lake Courtesy DockLanghofer Lake, boat ramp
- Public boat ramp on Arkansas River Pool 2Arkansas River Pool 2, boat ramp, paved surface
- Public boat ramp on Arkansas River Pool 3Arkansas River Pool 3, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Public boat ramp on Arkansas River Pool 4Arkansas River Pool 4, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Temple Island Harold Ives GTR Boat Rampwater not named, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Wrape WRA Boat Rampwater not named, boat ramp, concrete surface
Piers and bank areas across Jefferson County
- Bank Fishing on Saracen LakeSaracen Lake, bank fishing
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond , bank fishing
- Redfield City Park PondRedfield City Park Pond, bank fishing
- White Hall Community PondWhite Hall Community Pond, bank fishing
- Brumps Bayou Wildlife Observation and Fishing Pier on Saracen LakeSaracen Lake, fishing pier
- Lake Sanders Fishing AccessLake Sanders, fishing area
- Public fishing access on Saracen LakeSaracen Lake, fishing pier
AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026. Lanes, fees and hours are not fields in the AGFC layers.
Base limits on Jefferson County lakes and rivers
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County waters
- Arkansas RiverBlack Bass (Largemouth, Spotted, And Smallmouth): Largemouth Bass 14-inch minimum.
Every Arkansas water-specific limit
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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County water
Count 1 organizer entries for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
Jefferson County shop listings
- Island Harbor Marinamarina, White Hall
Yellow Pages and tourism guide listings (city of business), read November 8, 2026.
Next to Jefferson County
Places to stay in Jefferson County
- Pine Bluffpop. 41,253
- White Hallpop. 5,581
- Redfieldpop. 1,505
Next door to Jefferson County
- Lincoln County25 miles southeast
- Grant County28 miles west
- Cleveland County30 miles southwest
- Arkansas County32 miles east
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Natural State fish to know by sight at Jefferson County
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Short replies on fishing in Jefferson County
How many boat launches does AGFC map in Jefferson County?
22 launches, listed above by name.
Which still water in Jefferson County holds the most acres?
By size it is Saracen Lake: about 321 acres of mapped outline.
Which species does AGFC point to near Jefferson County?
AGFC lists bream on the most lake pages within 50 miles, then catfish, black bass and crappie.
Does Jefferson County have a bait shop listed?
1; Island Harbor Marina is among them.
Which town runs Jefferson County government?
County offices are in Pine Bluff.
Do I need an AGFC license to fish Jefferson County water?
Licenses run $10.50 for residents and $60 for nonresidents on the AGFC fee page.
Which counties border Jefferson County?
Lincoln County, Grant County and Cleveland County lie closest.
What crappie rule covers Jefferson County water?
Statewide: daily limit of 30 crappie (all species combined) with no length restrictions. Waters with their own Code line differ.
Which Jefferson County waters break from the statewide limits?
1 water with a page here carry their own Code line, starting with Arkansas River.
Is there a stocked kids pond in Jefferson County?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond , Redfield City Park Pond and White Hall Community Pond: Catfish and Trout, catfish last stocked September 23, 2026; trout last stocked December 15, 2025.
Are there bass tournaments in Jefferson County?
1 organizer entry on file, none with a date still ahead.
Has an Arkansas record fish come from Jefferson County?
Flathead Catfish, 80 lbs., 0 oz. (rod and reel), from Arkansas River.
Load the boat for Jefferson County
Open a lake for its launches, limits and dam readings.