Van Buren County · reservoir
Choctaw Lake
Choctaw Lake is a reservoir in Van Buren 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
97°
74°
9 mph
18%
Sat
Overcast
86°
68°
17 mph
20%
Sun
Clear
89°
66°
12 mph
4%
↘ 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
- Big Branch2.2 mi
- Dry Fork Choctaw Creek2.5 mi
- Archey Creek2.9 mi
- Clinton Lake3.1 mi
- Pee Dee Creek3.0 mi
- Cove Creek3.3 mi
- Griggs Creek3.9 mi
- Slick 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.
Choctaw Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Choctaw Lake?+
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 Choctaw Lake?+
Choctaw Lake is a reservoir in Van Buren County, Arkansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.