Fishing near Pine Bluff, Arkansas
City, Jefferson County. Population 41,253 (2020).
- 2 milesSaracen Lake
- 8ramps within 15 mi
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What Pine Bluff offers a fisherman
Census takers found 41,253 residents in Pine Bluff, a city within Jefferson County, in 2020. It hosts the Jefferson County courthouse. Drive 2 miles north and you reach Saracen Lake, the closest lake on the site.
Boats go in at Hwy 65B #1 Boat Ramp on Saracen Lake, roughly 2 miles from town. Without a boat, Public fishing access on Saracen Lake is about 2 miles away. The family fishing pond nearest town is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond , 2 miles out.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 8, 2026. Straight-line miles from the Census place point.
The nearest lakes to Pine Bluff
| Lake | From Pine Bluff | Size | Ramps | Kind | AGFC target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracen Lake | 2 miles north | about 321 acres of mapped outline | 3 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond | 2 miles northwest | about 4 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Longhofer Lake | 5 miles northeast | not stated | 4 | lake | alligator gar, black bass, bream |
| White Hall Community Pond | 7 miles northwest | about 1 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Wrape WRA Lake | 17 miles east | not stated | 0 | oxbow or natural lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Lake Sanders | 19 miles northwest | 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.
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How the creeks and rivers by Pine Bluff are running today
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River At Pine Bluff, Ar | 31.38 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 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.
Map of fishing near Pine Bluff
AGFC access layers and fishing-area points; Census place point, checked November 8, 2026.
Trailer launches around Pine Bluff
- Hwy 65B #1 Boat Ramp on Saracen Lake2 miles, Saracen Lake, boat ramp, concrete plank surface
- Hwy 62B #2 Boat Ramp on Saracen Lake2 miles, Saracen Lake, boat ramp, concrete plank surface, picnic tables
- Hwy 79 Boat Ramp on Saracen Lake2 miles, Saracen Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Dr. Curtis Merrell Access on Bayou Bartholomew2 miles, Bayou Bartholomew, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, recreational area
- Regional Park Boat Ramp on Longhofer Lake3 miles, Longhofer Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables
- Regional Park #1 Boat Ramp on Longhofer Lake4 miles, Longhofer Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface, picnic tables
- Langhofer Lake Courtesy Dock6 miles, Langhofer Lake, boat ramp
- St. Marie Park Boat Ramp on Longhofer Lake6 miles, Longhofer Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
Fishing from shore near Pine Bluff
- Public fishing access on Saracen Lake2 miles, fishing pier
- Brumps Bayou Wildlife Observation and Fishing Pier on Saracen Lake2 miles, fishing pier
- Bank Fishing on Saracen Lake2 miles, bank fishing
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond 2 miles, bank fishing
- White Hall Community Pond7 miles, bank fishing
- Wrape WRA Fishing Access17 miles, fishing area
AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026.
Stocked town ponds near Pine Bluff
| Pond | Distance | Stocked with | Last stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond | 2 miles | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked September 23, 2026; trout last stocked December 15, 2025 |
| White Hall Community Pond | 7 miles | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked September 29, 2026; trout last stocked December 15, 2025 |
| Redfield City Park Pond | 20 miles | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked October 1, 2026; trout last stocked December 15, 2025 |
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.
Statewide limits for Pine Bluff anglers
Anglers out of Pine Bluff start from these statewide limits. The AGFC fee table lists $10.50 for the resident license and $60 for the nonresident annual.
| 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.
Arkansas records within a drive of Pine Bluff
| Species | Weight | Division | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Mullet | 5 lb., 6 oz. | unrestricted tackle | Morgan Point Bendway Lake | March 27, 2020 |
Arkansas state record fish as listed by AGFC (record list), read November 8, 2026. Record waters within 50 miles.
Competitive fishing near Pine Bluff
| 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.
Where Pine Bluff anglers buy tackle
Stores to visit before Pine Bluff
- Island Harbor Marinamarina, White Hall, 6 miles
Yellow Pages and tourism guide listings; miles only for shops with an exact address point, read November 8, 2026.
Near Pine Bluff
Arkansas towns a backroad hop from Pine Bluff
- White Hall6 miles, pop. 5,581
- Redfield19 miles, pop. 1,505
- Star City21 miles, pop. 2,173
- England23 miles, pop. 2,477
- Sheridan25 miles, pop. 4,920
Nearby lakes worth a cast from Pine Bluff
- Saracen Lake2 miles
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond 2 miles
- Longhofer Lake5 miles
- White Hall Community Pond7 miles
- Jefferson Countycounty page
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Reservoirs, oxbows and float streams close to Pine Bluff, in pictures
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What visitors fishing from Pine Bluff ask first
Which lake is a short drive from Pine Bluff?
Saracen Lake, about 2 miles north.
Where do Pine Bluff anglers put in?
Hwy 65B #1 Boat Ramp on Saracen Lake, 2 miles away, on Saracen Lake.
Which shore spots are close to Pine Bluff?
Public fishing access on Saracen Lake, 2 miles away (fishing pier).
Which stores near Pine Bluff sell fishing gear?
Island Harbor Marina, among 1 listing nearby.
What county holds Pine Bluff?
Jefferson County. The town is a seat of the county.
Do I need a fishing license near Pine Bluff?
Anyone 16 or older needs a license: $10.50 for Arkansans, $60 for a nonresident year.
What towns are a short drive from Pine Bluff?
White Hall (6 miles), Redfield (19 miles) and Star City (21 miles).
How many black bass may a Pine Bluff angler keep?
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 an FCFP pond near Pine Bluff?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond , 2 miles away, stocked with catfish and trout.
Plan a Natural State trip out of Pine Bluff
Lake pages carry ramps, limits and AGFC target fish.