Fishing in Logan County, Arkansas
County seats: Booneville and Paris. Population 21,131 (2020).
- 5lake pages
- 15launches
- 1river pages
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Opening notes on fishing Logan County
Courthouses in both Booneville and Paris serve Logan County, home to 21,131 people at the 2020 count. 5 lakes with a full page sit inside the county, and Lake Dardanelle is the largest of them.
There are 15 boat or paddle launches and 1 pier or bank site on AGFC maps of the county. The county's river pages cover Petit Jean River.
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.
Every mapped ramp and pond in Logan County
AGFC boat-and-kayak and fishing access layers and AGFC fishing-area lake points, checked November 8, 2026.
Still-water pages for Logan County
| Lake | Size | Ramps | Kind | AGFC target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Dardanelle | about 34,067 acres of mapped outline | 27 | Corps lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Blue Mountain Lake | about 2,974 acres of mapped outline | 6 | Corps lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Booneville city lake | about 192 acres of mapped outline | 1 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Cove Lake | about 126 acres of mapped outline | 1 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Paris City Lake | about 107 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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Around Booneville, to 50 miles out, bream 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.
Smaller Logan County ponds and lakes without a full page
6 further named lakes in Logan County appear here as a list until more is published about them.
| Water | Size | Kind | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Reservoir | about 165 acres of mapped outline | reservoir | Paris |
| Old Booneville City Lake | about 13 acres of mapped outline | lake | Booneville |
| Veterans Memorial Park Pond | about 2 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | Booneville |
| Quarry at Horse Camp Pond | not stated | mapped pond | Havana |
| Booneville Human Development Center | not stated | mapped pond | Booneville |
| Magazine High School Pond | not stated | mapped pond | Magazine |
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.
Moving water across Logan County
- Petit Jean River13 AGFC accesses, 3 USGS gauges
USGS stations inside Logan County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville, Ar | 0 cfs, 1.18 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 7:33 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.
AGFC and Corps launches across Logan County
- Cane Creek Access on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Cove Lake Boating AccessCove Lake, boat ramp, concrete plank surface, picnic tables, recreational area, restrooms
- Dublin Recreational Area Boat Rampwater not named, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Hise Hill Boat Ramp on Blue Mountain LakeBlue Mountain Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Okane Boat Ramp on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Old Booneville City Lake Accesswater not named, boat ramp, gravel surface
- Roseville Boat Ramp on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Shoal Bay Recreation Area South Boat Rampwater not named, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Shoal Creek Recreation Area North Boat Rampwater not named, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Upper Petit Jean River Boat RampPetit Jean River, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Ashley Creek Boat Ramp on Blue Mountain LakeBlue Mountain Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Paris City Lake Access (east)Paris City Lake, boat ramp
- Paris City Lake Access (west)Paris City Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Six-Mile Boat Ramp on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Thompson Bay Koch Landing Ramp on Lake DardanelleLake Dardanelle, boat ramp, concrete surface
AGFC fishing access in Logan County
- Loop A Camping Area Fishing Access on Cove LakeCove Lake, bank fishing, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026. Lanes, fees and hours are not fields in the AGFC layers.
How full the Logan County reservoirs are running
Lake Dardanelle
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.
Blue Mountain Lake
USACE Little Rock District Blue Mountain Dam reading for Blue Mountain Lake, November 7, 2026.
USACE Little Rock District via USACE Access to Water (location page), latest values at retrieval November 8, 2026. Provisional.
Keeping fish across Logan County
Unless a water carries its own Code line, these statewide AGFC limits apply everywhere in Logan 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 Logan County
- Blue Mountain LakeBlack Bass (Largemouth, Spotted, And Smallmouth): Largemouth Bass 15-inch minimum.
- Lake DardanelleCrappie: 10-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.
AGFC record fish caught near Logan County
| Species | Weight | Division | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortnose Gar | 5 lbs., 13 oz. | rod and reel | Lake Dardanelle | Sept. 23, 2011 |
Arkansas state record fish as listed by AGFC (record list), read November 8, 2026.
Weigh-ins and team events on Logan County water
Organizer pages tie 16 events or results to Logan 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 |
| 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 |
| not printed | Toyota Series Plains Division, Lake Dardanelle 2026 | Lake Dardanelle | Major League Fishing |
Organizer schedule and results pages, checked November 2026.
Bait shops around Logan County
Marinas and tackle in Logan County
- Bodacious Bass Baitsbait and tackle shop, Paris
Yellow Pages and tourism guide listings (city of business), read November 8, 2026.
Minutes past Logan County
Communities across Logan County
- Boonevillepop. 3,809
- Parispop. 3,176
Over the line from Logan County
- Franklin County22 miles northwest
- Yell County23 miles southeast
- Johnson County28 miles northeast
- Sebastian County31 miles west
Piscifun gear a Natural State angler might bring to Logan County
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Visual guide to fish swimming at Logan County
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Getting the facts straight on Logan County fishing
Where can a johnboat go in the water in Logan County?
AGFC maps 15 launches here.
Which Logan County lake spreads out the farthest?
Lake Dardanelle, measuring about 34,067 acres of mapped outline.
What fish are on AGFC lists around Logan County?
AGFC lists bream on the most lake pages within 50 miles, then catfish, black bass and crappie.
Where do Logan County anglers pick up minnows?
1 listings, including Bodacious Bass Baits.
Where does Logan County keep its county courthouse in Arkansas?
There are two, Booneville and Paris.
Which AGFC license covers fishing in Logan County?
Expect to pay $10.50 (Arkansas resident) or $60 (out of state) for a year of fishing.
What Arkansas counties sit beside Logan County?
By distance: Franklin County, Yell County and Johnson County.
What daily limit applies to crappie in Logan 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 Logan County lakes?
2 waters with a page here carry their own Code line, starting with Blue Mountain Lake.
When is the next Arkansas weigh-in on Logan County water?
16 organizer entries on file; next is Dardanelle on Lake Dardanelle, June 12, 2027.
Which records were caught in Logan County?
Shortnose Gar, 5 lbs., 13 oz. (rod and reel), from Lake Dardanelle.
Spend a Natural State morning on Logan County water
Ramp pages carry AGFC surface notes and directions.