Fishing near Springdale, Arkansas
City, Washington County. Population 84,161 (2020).
- 1 mileMurphy Lake
- 8ramps within 15 mi
- 2rivers within 20 mi
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What Springdale offers a fisherman
Census takers found 84,161 residents in Springdale, a city within Washington County, in 2020. Drive 1 mile southeast and you reach Murphy Lake, the closest lake on the site. Lake Fayetteville spreads widest of the nearby lakes, 458 acres.
Boats go in at Public boat ramp on Lake Elmdale, roughly 3 miles from town. Moving water starts with War Eagle Creek, roughly 9 miles away. Without a boat, Murphy Park Pond is about 1 mile away. The family fishing pond nearest town is Murphy Lake, 1 mile out. The nearest trout tailwater is Beaver Tailwater, 25 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.
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| Lake | From Springdale | Size | Ramps | Kind | AGFC target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Lake | 1 mile southeast | about 2 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Springdale Lake | 2 miles north | about 4 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Lake Elmdale | 3 miles west | 126 acres | 1 | reservoir | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Shaw Park Pond | 4 miles northwest | 3 acres | 0 | mapped pond | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Hidden Lake | 4 miles southeast | not stated | 0 | Corps lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Lake Fayetteville | 4 miles south | 458 acres | 1 | 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.
Creeks close to Springdale
- War Eagle Creek9 miles, 2 AGFC accesses, 1 USGS gauge
- Osage Creek14 miles, 1 AGFC access, 2 USGS gauges
How the creeks and rivers by Springdale are running today
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Creek Near Johnson, Ar | 4 cfs, 3.27 ft gage height | Nov 11 2:25 am |
| 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 |
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.
Map of fishing near Springdale
AGFC access layers and fishing-area points; Census place point, checked November 8, 2026.
Trailer launches around Springdale
- Public boat ramp on Lake Elmdale3 miles, Lake Elmdale, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Public boat ramp on Lake Fayetteville4 miles, Lake Fayetteville, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Hickory Creek Boat Ramp on Beaver Lake8 miles, Beaver Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Don Rouffa Boat Ramp on Beaver Lake8 miles, Beaver Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Don Rouffa Boat Ramp on White River8 miles, White River, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Monte Ne Boat Ramp on Beaver Lake8 miles, Beaver Lake, boat ramp, concrete plank surface
- Blue Springs Boat Ramp on Beaver Lake9 miles, Beaver Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Magness Family Access on White River9 miles, White River, boat ramp, concrete surface
Fishing from shore near Springdale
- Murphy Park Pond1 mile, bank fishing
- Springdale Lake Fishing Access1 mile, bank fishing
- Handicap Fishing Pier on Lake Elmdale3 miles, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Public fishing access on Lake Elmdale3 miles, fishing pier
- Shaw Family Park on Shaw Park Pond4 miles, bank fishing
- Hidden Lake Fishing Access4 miles, bank fishing
AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026.
Stocked town ponds near Springdale
| Pond | Distance | Stocked with | Last stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Lake | 1 mile | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked June 25, 2026; trout last stocked December 11, 2025 |
| Springdale Lake | 2 miles | Catfish and Trout | catfish last stocked October 2, 2026; trout last stocked December 11, 2025 |
| Lake Atalanta | 11 miles | Trout | trout last stocked December 11, 2025 |
Cold tailwaters close to Springdale
- Beaver Tailwater25 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.
Statewide limits for Springdale anglers
Anglers out of Springdale 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) |
- Hidden LakeCatfish (Except Bullhead): Daily limit of 5.
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 Springdale
| Species | Weight | Division | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddlefish | 127 lbs., 6 oz. | rod and reel | Beaver Lake | June 18, 2024 |
| Freshwater Drum | 45 lbs., 7 oz. | rod and reel | Lake Wilson | July 11, 2004 |
| River Redhorse | 9 lbs., 3 oz. | rod and reel | Osage Creek | Dec. 20, 2022 |
Arkansas state record fish as listed by AGFC (record list), read November 8, 2026. Record waters within 50 miles.
Competitive fishing near Springdale
| 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.
Where Springdale anglers buy tackle
Stores to visit before Springdale
- Hickory Creek Marinamarina, Springdale, 3 miles
- Hart Tackle Companybait and tackle shop, Lowell, 4 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 3855 S 26th Stbait and tackle shop, Rogers, 7 miles
- War Eagle Marinamarina, Springdale, 8 miles
- Bass Pro Shops, 2300 S Promenade Blvdbait and tackle shop, Rogers, 8 miles
- P J's Finesse Baitsbait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 8 miles
- Copeland Acresbait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 10 miles
- Horseshoe Bend Marinamarina, Rogers, 10 miles
Yellow Pages and tourism guide listings; miles only for shops with an exact address point, read November 8, 2026.
Near Springdale
Arkansas towns a backroad hop from Springdale
- Bethel Heights2 miles, pop. 3,015
- Johnson4 miles, pop. 3,609
- Lowell4 miles, pop. 9,839
- Elm Springs5 miles, pop. 2,361
- Tontitown5 miles, pop. 4,301
Nearby lakes worth a cast from Springdale
- Murphy Lake1 mile
- Springdale Lake 2 miles
- Lake Elmdale3 miles
- Shaw Park Pond4 miles
- Washington Countycounty page
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Reservoirs, oxbows and float streams close to Springdale, in pictures
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What visitors fishing from Springdale ask first
Which lake is a short drive from Springdale?
Murphy Lake, about 1 mile southeast.
Where do Springdale anglers put in?
Public boat ramp on Lake Elmdale, 3 miles away, on Lake Elmdale.
Which shore spots are close to Springdale?
Murphy Park Pond, 1 mile away (bank fishing).
Which stores near Springdale sell fishing gear?
Hickory Creek Marina, among 8 listings nearby.
What county holds Springdale?
Washington County.
Do I need a fishing license near Springdale?
Anyone 16 or older needs a license: $10.50 for Arkansans, $60 for a nonresident year.
What towns are a short drive from Springdale?
Bethel Heights (2 miles), Johnson (4 miles) and Lowell (4 miles).
How many black bass may a Springdale 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.
What stream runs near Springdale?
War Eagle Creek, about 9 miles away.
Is there an FCFP pond near Springdale?
Murphy Lake, 1 mile away, stocked with catfish and trout.
What events are on the calendar near Springdale?
Beaver Lake, Rogers, Ark. on Beaver Lake, March 11, 2027.
Plan a Natural State trip out of Springdale
Lake pages carry ramps, limits and AGFC target fish.