Pope County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical · seasonal
Bob Bates Fork
Bob Bates Fork is a stream in Pope 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
Overcast
95°
75°
5 mph
22%
Fri
Overcast
99°
78°
9 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
85°
72°
14 mph
21%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- North Fork Illinois Bayou2.4 mi
- Mill Creek2.6 mi
- Dare Creek4.4 mi
- Little Creek5.6 mi
- Dry Creek5.7 mi
- Little Creek5.7 mi
- Middle Fork Illinois Bayou5.6 mi
- East Fork Illinois Bayou5.6 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.
Bob Bates Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bob Bates Fork?+
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 Bob Bates Fork?+
Bob Bates Fork is a stream in Pope County, Arkansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.