.sf-arkansas{–ink:#18262C;–deep:#1F3A44;–teal:#0F5E63;–mist:#F2EEE6;–foam:#FAF8F3;–lure:#8FD6C6;–lure-ink:#18262C;–line:#DDD6C9;–muted:#4A4F52}.sf-arkansas .sf-hero{background-color:#4A4038;background-image:radial-gradient(820px 460px at 96% 0%,rgba(246,226,233,.34),rgba(246,226,233,0) 60%),radial-gradient(760px 440px at 4% 100%,rgba(214,236,240,.22),rgba(214,236,240,0) 60%),linear-gradient(200deg,#8A6A4E,#5A4A3E 46%,#1F3A44);clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% calc(100% – 46px),76% calc(100% – 46px),74.6% calc(100% – 30px),73.8% calc(100% – 12px),73% 100%,0 100%);padding-bottom:84px}.sf-arkansas .sf-hero::before{background:linear-gradient(95deg,rgba(20,30,34,.84) 0%,rgba(20,30,34,.50) 52%,rgba(20,30,34,.12) 100%)}.sf-arkansas .sf-eyebrow{border-radius:0 12px 0 12px;background:#18262C;color:#8FD6C6;border-bottom:3px solid #F2C7D3;padding:5px 14px 4px 12px;letter-spacing:.06em}.sf-arkansas .sf-hero .sf-sub{color:#F4EFEA}.sf-arkansas .sf-hero[style*=”background-image”]::before{background:linear-gradient(95deg,rgba(20,30,34,.90) 0%,rgba(20,30,34,.66) 46%,rgba(31,58,68,.32) 80%,rgba(31,58,68,.16) 100%),linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(14,22,26,.72),rgba(14,22,26,0) 50%)}.sf-arkansas .sf-bar{background-color:#18262C;background-image:radial-gradient(560px 230px at 94% 0%,rgba(242,199,211,.22),rgba(242,199,211,0)),linear-gradient(100deg,#18262C 40%,#3E5560)}.sf-arkansas .sf-bar p{color:#EDF0F1}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–white,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–white:nth-of-type(even){background-color:#fff;background-image:radial-gradient(900px 520px at 94% 6%,rgba(15,94,99,.08),rgba(15,94,99,0) 64%),radial-gradient(780px 470px at 4% 96%,rgba(242,199,211,.30),rgba(242,199,211,0) 62%),radial-gradient(640px 400px at 50% 50%,rgba(138,106,78,.06),rgba(138,106,78,0) 62%),linear-gradient(135deg,#FFFFFF,#FAF8F3,#EDE8DD)}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–white:nth-of-type(even){background-image:radial-gradient(900px 520px at 6% 6%,rgba(15,94,99,.08),rgba(15,94,99,0) 64%),radial-gradient(780px 470px at 96% 96%,rgba(242,199,211,.30),rgba(242,199,211,0) 62%),linear-gradient(225deg,#FFFFFF,#FAF8F3,#EDE8DD)}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–mist{background-color:#F2EEE6;background-image:radial-gradient(860px 520px at 10% 8%,rgba(138,106,78,.14),rgba(138,106,78,0) 64%),radial-gradient(720px 460px at 92% 94%,rgba(143,214,198,.30),rgba(143,214,198,0) 62%),linear-gradient(200deg,#F8F5EF,#F2EEE6,#E6DFD2)}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink{color:#EFF2F2}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep{background-color:#1F3A44;background-image:radial-gradient(900px 540px at 8% 6%,rgba(143,214,198,.18),rgba(143,214,198,0) 62%),radial-gradient(800px 500px at 94% 94%,rgba(242,199,211,.12),rgba(242,199,211,0) 62%),linear-gradient(150deg,#294852,#1F3A44,#142830)}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink{background-color:#18262C;background-image:radial-gradient(900px 540px at 92% 6%,rgba(138,106,78,.36),rgba(138,106,78,0) 62%),radial-gradient(760px 480px at 6% 96%,rgba(15,94,99,.30),rgba(15,94,99,0) 62%),linear-gradient(150deg,#22333A,#18262C,#0F181C)}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-src,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-src{color:#D6DEE0}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-head p,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-head p,.sf-arkansas .sf-cta p{color:#E9EEEF}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-card p,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-card p,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-fact span,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-fact span{color:#E2E8EA}body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-list li span,body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-list li span{color:#E9EEEF}body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–mist .sf-list a:not(.sf-btn),body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–white .sf-list a:not(.sf-btn){color:#0F5E63}body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–mist .sf-list li>span,body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–white .sf-list li>span{color:#454A4C}.sf-arkansas .sf-barrow .t{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0F5E63,#3B8F8A)}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-barrow .t,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-barrow .t{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#F2C7D3,#FBE6EC)}.sf-arkansas .sf-pill{background:#E6E0D3;color:#22282A}.sf-arkansas .sf-btn{background:#8FD6C6;border-color:#8FD6C6;color:#18262C}.sf-arkansas .sf-btn:hover{background:#B5E6DA;border-color:#B5E6DA;color:#18262C}.sf-arkansas .sf-btn.sf-btn–dark{background:#18262C;border-color:#18262C;color:#FFFFFF}.sf-arkansas .sf-btn.sf-btn–dark:hover{background:#3E5560;border-color:#3E5560;color:#FFFFFF}.sf-arkansas .sf-hero .sf-btn.sf-btn–ghost,.sf-arkansas .sf-bar .sf-btn.sf-btn–ghost{background:rgba(14,22,26,.42);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);color:#FFFFFF}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–white .sf-btn.sf-btn–ghost,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–mist .sf-btn.sf-btn–ghost{background:transparent;border-color:#0F5E63;color:#0F5E63}.sf-arkansas .sf-card-img,.sf-arkansas .sf-tile{background-color:#3E5560}.sf-arkansas .sf-q p{color:#33383A}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-kicker,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-kicker,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-fact b,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-fact b{color:#F2C7D3}.sf-arkansas .sf-kicker{color:#0F5E63}.sf-arkansas .sf-pf-card h3{color:#141C20!important}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-btn–ghost,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-btn–ghost{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.48);background:rgba(14,22,26,.36);color:#FFFFFF}body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep a:not(.sf-card):not(.sf-tile):not(.sf-btn),body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink a:not(.sf-card):not(.sf-tile):not(.sf-btn){color:#F2C7D3}.sf-arkansas .sf-tablewrap{color:#18262C;border-color:#DDD6C9}.sf-arkansas .sf-table td{color:#18262C}.sf-arkansas .sf-table th{background:#3E5560;color:#fff}.sf-arkansas .sf-table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#F4F0E8}body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-tablewrap a,body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-tablewrap a:not(.sf-card):not(.sf-tile):not(.sf-btn),body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-tablewrap a:not(.sf-card):not(.sf-tile):not(.sf-btn){color:#0F5E63}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-q,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-q{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-q p,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-q p{color:#EDF0F1}body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-faq .sf-q p,body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-faq .sf-q p,body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-q h3,body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-q h3{color:#FFFFFF}body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-pill a:not(.sf-card):not(.sf-tile):not(.sf-btn),body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-pill a:not(.sf-card):not(.sf-tile):not(.sf-btn),body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-pill a{color:#0F5E63}.sf-arkansas .sf-band–deep .sf-card .sf-more,.sf-arkansas .sf-band–ink .sf-card .sf-more{color:#FBE6EC}.sf-arkansas .sf-bar .sf-crumbs,.sf-arkansas .sf-bar .sf-crumbs span,body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-bar .sf-crumbs a{color:#FFFFFF}.sf-arkansas .sf-note{color:#18262C}body.sfs .sf-arkansas .sf-note a{color:#0F5E63}@media (max-width:760px){.sf-arkansas .sf-hero{clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% calc(100% – 28px),70% calc(100% – 28px),68.5% calc(100% – 14px),67% 100%,0 100%);padding-bottom:52px}}
For the catfish herePiscifun Chaos XS round baitcaster36% OFFSale $57.99 $89.99
Buffalo National River 77 mi
Photo: NPS, Public domain 
Arkansas River 180 mi
Photo: jaygannett, CC BY-SA 2.0 
Big Piney Creek 12 mi
Photo: JustTooLazy, CC BY 2.0 
Mulberry River 32 mi
Photo: Forest Service Photography, Public domain
Arkansas counties
Pick for catfishPiscifun LumiCat II catfish rod48% OFFSale $114.99 $219.99
Fishing in Johnson County, Arkansas
County seat: Clarksville. Population 25,749 (2020).
- 4lake pages
- 19launches
- 6river pages
Pick for catfishPiscifun LumiCat II catfish rod48% OFFSale $114.99 Photo of Arkansas River: National Trails Office ( US National Park Service ), Public domain
Fishing times todaySolunar periods, sunrise and moonrise for Johnson County, today and the next 7 days.Best fishing times today
Johnson County, Arkansas
Opening notes on fishing Johnson County
The courthouse for Johnson County stands in Clarksville; 25,749 people lived in the county at the 2020 count. 4 lakes with a full page sit inside the county, and Lake Dardanelle is the largest of them.
There are 19 boat or paddle launches and 4 pier or bank sites on AGFC maps of the county. The county's river pages cover Arkansas River, Big Piney Creek and Horsehead Creek. Navigation pools on the Arkansas River here include Lake Dardanelle.
4lake pages
19launches
6river pages
25,749residents, 2020
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.
Map
Every mapped ramp and pond in Johnson County
AGFC boat-and-kayak and fishing access layers and AGFC fishing-area lake points, checked November 8, 2026.
Lakes
Still-water pages for Johnson County
| Lake | Size | Ramps | Kind | AGFC target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Dardanelle | about 34,067 acres of mapped outline | 27 | Corps lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Lake Ludwig | about 222 acres of mapped outline | 4 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Horsehead Lake | 100 acres | 1 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Kline Park | not stated | 0 | lake | 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.
For the catfish herePiscifun Chaos XS round baitcaster36% OFFSale $57.99 Species
The Johnson County target-fish tally
Around Clarksville, to 50 miles out, catfish appears on the most AGFC target lists.
AGFC public fishing area target species, counted per lake page within 50 miles; a listing, not a catch survey.
More lakes
Smaller Johnson County ponds and lakes without a full page
7 further named lakes in Johnson County appear here as a list until more is published about them.
| Water | Size | Kind | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartman Lake | about 215 acres of mapped outline | lake | Hartman |
| Dardanelle Lake Nursery Pond | about 43 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | Knoxville |
| U of A Fruit Research Station | about 4 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | Hagarville |
| Pleasant Hill Pond | about 1 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | Ozone |
| Pinecrest Camp Pond | not stated | mapped pond | Ozone |
| Lovell Pond | not stated | mapped pond | Knoxville |
| Cline Park Pond | not stated | mapped pond | Clarksville |
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
Moving water across Johnson County
- Arkansas River43 AGFC accesses, 9 USGS gauges
- Big Piney Creek1 AGFC access, 1 USGS gauge
- Horsehead Creek1 AGFC access
- Little Mulberry Creek1 AGFC access
- Little Piney Creek1 AGFC access, 1 USGS gauge
- Mulberry River1 AGFC access, 1 USGS gauge
USGS stations inside Johnson County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Spadra Creek At Clarksville, Ar | 2.25 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:30 pm |
| Little Piney Creek Near Lamar, Ar | 2.41 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 6:33 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.
Arkansas River
Arkansas River water inside Johnson County
- Lake Dardanellepool held by a Corps lock and dam
AGFC public fishing areas map (agfc.com), read November 8, 2026.
Access
AGFC and Corps launches across Johnson County
- Cabin Creek Recreation Area Access on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Cabin Creek Slough Boat Ramp on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Horsehead Creek Boat Ramp on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Horsehead Lake Boat RampHorsehead Lake, boat ramp, paved surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Lake Ludwig AccessLake Ludwig, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Little Mulberry Paddle AccessLittle Mulberry Creek, canoe/kayak access, stationary access surface
- Piny/Hwy 64 Boat Ramp on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Spadra Access Parking Area on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Spadra East Boat Ramp on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Blackpoint Boat Ramp on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface
- City of Hartman Access to Lower end of creekHorsehead Creek – Johnson County, boat ramp
- Hartman Horsehead Creek AccessHorsehead Creek – Johnson County, boat ramp, concrete surface
- High Bank Paddle Access on Mulberry RiverMulberry River, canoe/kayak access, stationary access surface
- Lake Ludwig Courtesy DockLake Ludwig, boat ramp
- Lake Ludwig Pier Boat RampLake Ludwig, boat ramp
- Lake Ludwig gravel rampLake Ludwig, boat ramp
- Piney Bay Boat Ramp on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Spadra West Boat Ramp on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Wolf Pen Paddle Access on Mulberry RiverMulberry River, canoe/kayak access, stationary access surface
AGFC fishing access in Johnson County
- Big Piney Creek Fishing AccessBig Piney Creek, bank fishing
- Kline ParkKline Park, bank fishing
- Little Piney Creek Fishing AccessLittle Piney Creek, bank fishing
- Public fishing access on Lake LudwigLake Ludwig, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026. Lanes, fees and hours are not fields in the AGFC layers.
Levels
How full the Johnson County reservoirs are running
Lake Dardanelle
337.75 ftpool elevation (NGVD29)
285.35 fttailwater elevation (NGVD29)
0 cfsrelease
USACE Little Rock District Dardanelle Lock & Dam 10 reading for Lake Dardanelle, November 8, 2026.
USACE Little Rock District via USACE Access to Water (location page), latest values at retrieval November 8, 2026. Provisional.
Limits
Keeping fish across Johnson County
Unless a water carries its own Code line, these statewide AGFC limits apply everywhere in Johnson County. Anyone 16 or older needs a license: $10.50 for Arkansans, $60 for a nonresident year.
| 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) |
Where statewide limits change in Johnson County
- Arkansas RiverBlack Bass (Largemouth, Spotted, And Smallmouth): Largemouth Bass 14-inch minimum.
- Lake DardanelleCrappie: 10-inch minimum.
Every Arkansas water-specific limit
Rod-or-pole waters in Johnson County
In Johnson County, Code 26.08 limits Legacy Lake to rod-or-pole fishing.
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.
Records
AGFC record fish caught near Johnson County
| 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 |
| Shortnose Gar | 5 lbs., 13 oz. | rod and reel | Lake Dardanelle | Sept. 23, 2011 |
| 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.
Tournaments
Weigh-ins and team events on Johnson County water
Organizer pages tie 17 events or results to Johnson County water; 4 still lie ahead.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2027 | Dardanelle | Lake Dardanelle | Fishers of Men National Team Trail |
| June 17, 2027 | Lake Dardanelle, Russellville, Ark. | Lake Dardanelle | Major League Fishing |
| Sept. 30, 2027 | Southwestern All-American at Lake Dardanelle | Lake Dardanelle | Major League Fishing |
| Oct. 9, 2027 | AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open, Lake Dardanelle – Russellville, AR | Lake Dardanelle | Association of Collegiate Anglers |
| June 20, 2026 | Fishers of Men Arkansas Central Classic, Arkansas River 2026-06 | Arkansas River | Fishers of Men National Team Trail |
| May 30, 2026 | Fishers of Men Arkansas Central Classic, Lake Dardanelle 2026-05 | Lake Dardanelle | Fishers of Men National Team Trail |
| Feb. 21, 2026 | Fishers of Men Arkansas Central Classic, Lake Dardanelle 2026-02 | Lake Dardanelle | Fishers of Men National Team Trail |
| Feb. 21, 2026 | Fishers of Men Arkansas Northwest Classic, Lake Dardanelle 2026-02 | Lake Dardanelle | Fishers of Men National Team Trail |
| June 7, 2025 | Fishers of Men Arkansas Central Classic, Lake Dardanelle 2025-06 | Lake Dardanelle | Fishers of Men National Team Trail |
| May 31, 2025 | Fishers of Men Arkansas Central Classic, Lake Dardanelle 2025-05 | Lake Dardanelle | Fishers of Men National Team Trail |
| March 1, 2025 | Fishers of Men Arkansas Northwest Classic, Lake Dardanelle 2025-03 | Lake Dardanelle | Fishers of Men National Team Trail |
| not printed | NPFL Stop 6 Season Finale, Lake Dardanelle 2026 | Lake Dardanelle | National Professional Fishing League |
Organizer schedule and results pages, checked November 2026.
Local help
Bait shops around Johnson County
Marinas and tackle in Johnson County
- Spadra Waterfront Marinamarina, Clarksville
Northwest Arkansas tackle shops
Fishing guides with a Johnson County address
- Classic Catch Guide Servicefishing guide, Lamar, (479) 647-9945
Yellow Pages and tourism guide listings (city of business), read November 8, 2026.
Nearby
Minutes past Johnson County
Communities across Johnson County
- Clarksvillepop. 9,381
- Lamarpop. 1,719
Over the line from Johnson County
- Franklin County24 miles west
- Pope County26 miles east
- Newton County27 miles northeast
- Logan County28 miles southwest
Piscifun
Piscifun gear a Natural State angler might bring to Johnson County
.JPG){kind=link}
Piscifun and Amazon links are affiliate links; the site earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
Photos
Reservoirs, oxbows and float streams close to Johnson County, in pictures
Photo: NPS, Public domain
.jpg){kind=link}
Photo: jaygannett, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: JustTooLazy, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Forest Service Photography, Public domain
.jpg){kind=link}
Answers
Getting the facts straight on Johnson County fishing
Where can a johnboat go in the water in Johnson County?
AGFC maps 19 launches here.
Which Johnson County lake spreads out the farthest?
Lake Dardanelle, measuring about 34,067 acres of mapped outline.
What fish are on AGFC lists around Johnson County?
AGFC lists catfish on the most lake pages within 50 miles, then bream, black bass and crappie.
Where do Johnson County anglers pick up minnows?
1 listings, including Spadra Waterfront Marina.
Where does Johnson County keep its county courthouse in Arkansas?
Clarksville is the seat.
Which AGFC license covers fishing in Johnson County?
Expect to pay $10.50 (Arkansas resident) or $60 (out of state) for a year of fishing.
What Arkansas counties sit beside Johnson County?
By distance: Franklin County, Pope County and Newton County.
What daily limit applies to crappie in Johnson County?
Statewide: daily limit of 30 crappie (all species combined) with no length restrictions. Waters with their own Code line differ.
Are there special rules on Johnson County lakes?
2 waters with a page here carry their own Code line, starting with Arkansas River.
When is the next Arkansas weigh-in on Johnson County water?
17 organizer entries on file; next is Dardanelle on Lake Dardanelle, June 12, 2027.
Which records were caught in Johnson County?
Flathead Catfish, 80 lbs., 0 oz. (rod and reel), from Arkansas River.
Spend a Natural State morning on Johnson County water
Ramp pages carry AGFC surface notes and directions.