Arkansas County · stream · order 9 river · ~97 cfs typical
Essex Bayou
Essex Bayou is a stream in Arkansas 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
Partly cloudy
95°
76°
6 mph
7%
Fri
Overcast
94°
77°
10 mph
36%
Sat
Overcast
91°
73°
14 mph
9%
→ 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
- Cypress Bayou0.7 mi
- Big Creek2.0 mi
- Potlatch Pond Number Two2.0 mi
- Moon Lakes2.0 mi
- Bradberry Pond2.2 mi
- Wright Lake2.7 mi
- Drainie Lake3.0 mi
- Mud Lake3.0 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.
Essex Bayou fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Essex Bayou?+
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 Essex Bayou?+
Essex Bayou is a stream in Arkansas County, Arkansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.