Fishing near North Little Rock, Arkansas
City, Pulaski County. Population 64,591 (2020).
- 4 milesMacArthur Park Pond
- 8ramps within 15 mi
- 6rivers within 20 mi
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Where North Little Rock anglers go
64,591 people lived in North Little Rock in 2020, a city in Pulaski County. MacArthur Park Pond sits about 4 miles to the southwest, closer than any other lake page. Hunter Lake, at about 22 acres of mapped outline, is the widest water within reach.
Towing a boat, Alltel Boat Ramp on Arkansas River Pool 6 is the closest AGFC launch at 3 miles. Around 4 miles away is White Oak Bayou. MacArthur Park Pier, roughly 4 miles away, gives shore access. Kids can fish MacArthur Park Pond, an AGFC-stocked pond 4 miles away.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 8, 2026. Straight-line miles from the Census place point.
Lakes near North Little Rock
| Lake | From North Little Rock | Size | Ramps | Kind | AGFC target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Park Pond | 4 miles southwest | about 1 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Cherrywood Lake | 4 miles northeast | about 10 acres of mapped outline | 2 | FCFP pond | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Sherwood City Pond | 4 miles north | not stated | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Hunter Lake | 4 miles northwest | about 22 acres of mapped outline | 1 | Corps lake | not listed |
| Burns Park Covered Bridge Pond | 5 miles west | not stated | 0 | mapped pond | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Rock Creek in Boyle Park | 8 miles southwest | about 2 acres of mapped outline | 1 | FCFP pond | bream, trout (seasonal stocking), channel 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.
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- White Oak Bayou4 miles, 1 AGFC access
- Fourche Creek4 miles, 3 AGFC accesses, 2 USGS gauges
- Rock Creek8 miles, 1 AGFC access, 1 USGS gauge
- Little Maumelle River8 miles, AGFC water trail, 6 AGFC accesses
- Palarm Creek12 miles, 4 AGFC accesses
- Maumelle River13 miles, 3 AGFC accesses, 4 USGS gauges
River gauges near North Little Rock
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River At Little Rock, Ar | 7.29 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:00 pm |
| Fourche Creek At Lindsey St. E Of Little Rock, Ar | 8.66 ft gage height | Nov 10 12:15 am |
| Arkansas River At Murray Dam Near Little Rock, Ar | 27,300 cfs, 249.23 ft gage height | Apr 28 12:00 am Not updated since Apr 28, 2010. |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 10, 2026 12:33 am 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.
Fishing spots around North Little Rock on a map
AGFC access layers and fishing-area points; Census place point, checked November 8, 2026.
Launches closest to North Little Rock
- Alltel Boat Ramp on Arkansas River Pool 63 miles, Arkansas River Pool 6, boat ramp, concrete surface, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Public boat ramp on Arkansas River Pool 6 (west)3 miles, Arkansas River Pool 6, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Riverview Boat Ramp on Arkansas River Pool 64 miles, Arkansas River Pool 6, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Cherrywood Lake Boat Ramp4 miles, Cherrywood Lake, boat ramp, paved surface
- Cherrywood Lake Access4 miles, Cherrywood Lake, boat ramp, fishing pier, mobility-impaired, picnic tables
- Burns Park Boat Ramp on Arkansas River Pool 64 miles, Arkansas River Pool 6, boat ramp, concrete surface, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Hunter Lake Boat Ramp4 miles, Hunter Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Public boat ramp (north), Pulaski County5 miles, water not named, boat ramp, concrete surface
Bank fishing close to North Little Rock
- MacArthur Park Pier4 miles, fishing pier
- Sherwood City Pond4 miles, bank fishing
- Burns Park Covered Bridge Pond5 miles, fishing area
- Boyle Park Pier on Rock Creek8 miles, fishing pier
- Boyle Park Pond8 miles, bank fishing
- Willow Beach Park Pond8 miles, fishing area
AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026.
Catfish and trout ponds close to North Little Rock
| Pond | Distance | Stocked with | Last stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Park Pond | 4 miles | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked October 2, 2026; trout last stocked December 17, 2025 |
| Cherrywood Lake | 4 miles | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked September 21, 2026 |
| Sherwood City Pond | 4 miles | Catfish and Trout | no date printed |
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.
Limits that apply near North Little Rock
Unless a lake page shows its own rule, water near North Little Rock uses these statewide limits. Licenses run $10.50 for residents and $60 for nonresidents on the AGFC fee page.
| 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) |
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-list water around North Little Rock
| Species | Weight | Division | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Buffalo | 92 lbs., 8 oz. | rod and reel | Lake Maumelle | Feb. 26, 2001 |
| Black Buffalo | 105 lbs., 0 oz. | unrestricted tackle | Harris Brake | March 14, 1994 |
| Black Bullhead | 4 lbs., 12 oz. | rod and reel | Point Remove Creek | April 11, 1986 |
Arkansas state record fish as listed by AGFC (record list), read November 8, 2026. Record waters within 50 miles.
Bass events close to North Little Rock
| 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 and guides around North Little Rock
Bait stores a short haul from North Little Rock
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 4188 E Mccain Blvdbait and tackle shop, North Little Rock, under a mile
- Gander Mountainbait and tackle shop, North Little Rock, 2 miles
- Fishn Stuffbait and tackle shop, Sherwood, 3 miles
- Hatchet Jack's Sports Shopbait and tackle shop, North Little Rock, 6 miles
- McSwain's Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, North Little Rock, 6 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 11400 W Markham Stbait and tackle shop, Little Rock, 10 miles
- Ozark Angler, 400 N Bowman Rdbait and tackle shop, Little Rock, 10 miles
- Stone Fly Netsfly shop, Little Rock, 10 miles
Who books guided days on North Little Rock
- Natural State Fishing Guide, LLCfishing guide, North Little Rock, (501) 548-8990
Yellow Pages and tourism guide listings; miles only for shops with an exact address point, read November 8, 2026.
A little way from North Little Rock
Communities close to North Little Rock
- Sherwood5 miles, pop. 32,731
- Little Rock8 miles, pop. 202,591
- Gibson8 miles, pop. 4,111
- Jacksonville9 miles, pop. 29,477
- Maumelle11 miles, pop. 19,251
Still water for a second morning beyond North Little Rock
- MacArthur Park Pond4 miles
- Cherrywood Lake4 miles
- Sherwood City Pond4 miles
- Hunter Lake4 miles
- Pulaski Countycounty page
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Trip planning out of North Little Rock, answered
Where is the closest Arkansas lake to North Little Rock?
MacArthur Park Pond, about 4 miles southwest.
Which AGFC ramp is closest to North Little Rock?
Alltel Boat Ramp on Arkansas River Pool 6, 3 miles away, on Arkansas River Pool 6.
Can I fish off the bank near North Little Rock, Arkansas?
MacArthur Park Pier, 4 miles away (fishing pier).
Which shops near North Little Rock carry tackle?
Dick's Sporting Goods, 4188 E Mccain Blvd, among 8 listings nearby.
What county is North Little Rock part of?
Pulaski County.
How much is an AGFC license for fishing near North Little Rock?
A resident angler spends $10.50 and a nonresident $60 on the yearly AGFC license.
Which town pages are near North Little Rock?
Sherwood (5 miles), Little Rock (8 miles) and Gibson (8 miles).
How many bass can I keep near North Little Rock?
Statewide: 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. Lakes with their own Code line differ.
Is there a river near North Little Rock?
White Oak Bayou, about 4 miles away.
Does AGFC stock a pond near North Little Rock?
MacArthur Park Pond, 4 miles away, stocked with catfish and trout.
Make North Little Rock your fishing base
County pages list every mapped launch.