Sharp County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Bates Creek
Bates Creek is a stream in Sharp County, Arkansas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Arkansas's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
98°
76°
11 mph
28%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
74°
16 mph
29%
Sun
Overcast
92°
66°
9 mph
7%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Martins Creek1.1 mi
- Booth Creek2.1 mi
- Upton Creek3.1 mi
- Browns Creek3.4 mi
- Wells Creek3.6 mi
- Vagabond Lake4.1 mi
- Starling Creek4.2 mi
- Rock Creek4.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AR regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bates Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bates Creek?+
Yes — Arkansas requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bates Creek?+
Bates Creek is a stream in Sharp County, Arkansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.