Fishing near Rogers, Arkansas
City, Benton County. Population 69,908 (2020).
- 2 milesVeterans Park Pond II
- 8ramps within 15 mi
- 2rivers within 20 mi
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Water close to Rogers
At the 2020 Census Rogers, a city of Benton County, held 69,908 people. The nearest lake with a page is Veterans Park Pond II, about 2 miles east. The largest lake in the table is Beaver Lake, about 28,026 acres of mapped outline.
The first ramp out of town is Lake Atalanta Boat Ramp, 3 miles away. For a river, War Eagle Creek lies about 11 miles out. The nearest AGFC pier or bank site is Veterans Park on Veterans Park Pond II, 2 miles off. The closest program pond is Lake Atalanta, about 3 miles out. Trout water at Beaver Tailwater lies within 20 miles.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 8, 2026. Straight-line miles from the Census place point.
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| Lake | From Rogers | Size | Ramps | Kind | AGFC target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Park Pond II | 2 miles east | 1 acres | 0 | mapped pond | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Lake Atalanta | 3 miles northeast | about 37 acres of mapped outline | 1 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Bentonville Lake | 4 miles northwest | about 11 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Ward Nail Park Pond | 5 miles south | not stated | 0 | mapped pond | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Springdale Lake | 7 miles south | about 4 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Beaver Lake | 7 miles east | about 28,026 acres of mapped outline | 14 | Corps lake | black bass, catfish, crappie |
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.
Reaching a river from Rogers
- War Eagle Creek11 miles, 2 AGFC accesses, 1 USGS gauge
- Osage Creek17 miles, 1 AGFC access, 2 USGS gauges
Flow numbers near Rogers
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Osage Creek Near Cave Springs, Ar | 29 cfs, 1.33 ft gage height | Nov 11 1:45 am |
| Osage Creek Near Elm Springs, Ar | 86 cfs, 2.63 ft gage height | Nov 11 2:00 am |
| Mud Creek Near Johnson, Ar | 4 cfs, 3.27 ft gage height | Nov 11 2:25 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 2:33 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.
Mapped water near Rogers
AGFC access layers and fishing-area points; Census place point, checked November 8, 2026.
Boat ramps a short tow from Rogers
- Lake Atalanta Boat Ramp3 miles, Lake Atalanta, boat ramp, concrete surface, mobility-impaired, restrooms
- Monte Ne Boat Ramp on Beaver Lake5 miles, Beaver Lake, boat ramp, concrete plank surface
- Prairie Creek Boat Ramp on Beaver Lake6 miles, Beaver Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Public boat ramp on Beaver Lake7 miles, Beaver Lake, boat ramp, paved surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp on Beaver Lake8 miles, Beaver Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Hickory Creek Boat Ramp on Beaver Lake8 miles, Beaver Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Public boat ramp on Lake Elmdale9 miles, Lake Elmdale, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Ventris Boat Ramp on Beaver Lake10 miles, Beaver Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
Shoreline spots near Rogers
- Veterans Park on Veterans Park Pond II2 miles, bank fishing
- North Pier on Bentonville Lake4 miles, fishing pier, mobility-impaired, recreational area
- Ward Nail Park5 miles, bank fishing, recreational area, restrooms
- Springdale Lake Fishing Access7 miles, bank fishing
- Shaw Family Park on Shaw Park Pond8 miles, bank fishing
- Centerton City Lake Fishing Access8 miles, fishing area
AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026.
Family fishing ponds around Rogers
| Pond | Distance | Stocked with | Last stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Atalanta | 3 miles | Trout | trout last stocked December 11, 2025 |
| Bentonville Lake | 4 miles | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked September 25, 2026; trout last stocked December 11, 2025 |
| Springdale Lake | 7 miles | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked October 2, 2026; trout last stocked December 11, 2025 |
Tailwater trout a drive from Rogers
- Beaver Tailwater20 miles
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.
Daily limits around Rogers
These statewide limits govern fishing near Rogers wherever no water rule is printed. 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) |
- Lake AtalantaCatfish (Except Bullhead): Daily limit of 5.
- Beaver LakeBlack Bass (Largemouth, Spotted, And Smallmouth): Daily limit of 6, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass 15-inch minimum.
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.
Record fish caught near Rogers
| Species | Weight | Division | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddlefish | 127 lbs., 6 oz. | rod and reel | Beaver Lake | June 18, 2024 |
| River Redhorse | 9 lbs., 3 oz. | rod and reel | Osage Creek | Dec. 20, 2022 |
| Freshwater Drum | 45 lbs., 7 oz. | rod and reel | Lake Wilson | July 11, 2004 |
| Longear Sunfish | 1 lb., 2 oz. | rod and reel | Table Rock Lake | April 22, 1991 |
Arkansas state record fish as listed by AGFC (record list), read November 8, 2026. Record waters within 50 miles.
Weigh-ins within a drive of Rogers
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2027 | Beaver Lake, Rogers, Ark. | Beaver Lake | Major League Fishing |
| May 3, 2026 | Bass Pro Tour Stage 5, Beaver Lake 2026 | Beaver Lake | Major League Fishing |
Organizer schedule and results pages, checked November 2026.
Bait near Rogers
Tackle shops Rogers regulars use
- Bass Pro Shops, 2300 S Promenade Blvdbait and tackle shop, Rogers, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 3855 S 26th Stbait and tackle shop, Rogers, 2 miles
- Hook Line & Sinker, 98 E Locust Stbait and tackle shop, Rogers, 2 miles
- Hart Tackle Companybait and tackle shop, Lowell, 5 miles
- Prairie Creek Marinamarina, Rogers, 6 miles
- Hickory Creek Marinamarina, Springdale, 6 miles
- Horseshoe Bend Marinamarina, Rogers, 8 miles
- Southern Hills Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Centerton, 8 miles
Guides listed close to Rogers
- Big 1's Striper Guidefishing guide, Rogers, (479) 633-0662
- Ozark Fly Flingerfly fishing guide, Rogers, (479) 621-0470
- Paul Edwards Bass Fishing Guide Servicefishing guide, Rogers, (479) 633-8323
- Ron Crawford's Bass Fishing Guide Servicefishing guide, Rogers, (479) 925-4266
Yellow Pages and tourism guide listings; miles only for shops with an exact address point, read November 8, 2026.
Minutes past Rogers
More towns around Rogers
- Lowell4 miles, pop. 9,839
- Little Flock5 miles, pop. 3,055
- Bentonville5 miles, pop. 54,164
- Cave Springs5 miles, pop. 5,495
- Bethel Heights7 miles, pop. 3,015
More Arkansas lakes around Rogers
- Veterans Park Pond II2 miles
- Lake Atalanta3 miles
- Bentonville Lake4 miles
- Ward Nail Park Pond5 miles
- Benton Countycounty page
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Natural State water near Rogers, on camera
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Rod-and-reel questions from Rogers guests
Which lake is nearest Rogers?
Veterans Park Pond II, about 2 miles east.
Where can a johnboat go in near Rogers?
Lake Atalanta Boat Ramp, 3 miles away, on Lake Atalanta.
Where can I fish without a boat around Rogers, Arkansas?
Veterans Park on Veterans Park Pond II, 2 miles away (bank fishing).
Is a bait shop listed in Rogers?
Bass Pro Shops, 2300 S Promenade Blvd, among 8 listings nearby.
In which Arkansas county does Rogers sit?
Benton County.
Which license covers fishing around Rogers?
Expect to pay $10.50 (Arkansas resident) or $60 (out of state) for a year of fishing.
What other towns sit close to Rogers?
Lowell (4 miles), Little Flock (5 miles) and Bentonville (5 miles).
What is the black bass limit near Rogers?
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.
Can I float a river near Rogers?
War Eagle Creek, about 11 miles away.
Where is the nearest family fishing pond to Rogers?
Lake Atalanta, 3 miles away, stocked with trout.
When is the next weigh-in near Rogers?
Beaver Lake, Rogers, Ark. on Beaver Lake, March 11, 2027.
A morning on the water from Rogers
Ramp pages give surface notes and directions.