Are there alligators in Lake Dardanelle?

There is a swim beach but we decided not to swim since we saw an alligator in the lake. There is also a park/ playground and lots of biking area. There is a marina, visitor center with aquariums and hands on things for the kids.

Why is Lake Dardanelle closed?

The temporary closure is the result of higher than acceptable E-Coli levels that were found during routine testing conducted by the Arkansas Department of Health.

Where can I fish on Lake Dardanelle?

Bridge abutments and riprap roadbeds and railbeds are always popular fishing spots on Lake Dardanelle, and Joey Cifuentes rode them to third place with a combination of subtle and aggressive tactics that produced 43-13.

What kind of fish live in Lake Dardanelle?

Fish found in Lake Dardanelle: blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, sauger, largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass, spotted sunfish, striped sunfish, bluegill sunfish, redear sunfish, crappie, warmouth.

What kind of fish are in Lake Dardanelle?

Fishing: The lake, which is extremely popular with anglers, boasts populations of big catfish. White bass are native to the river, with adults traveling in schools and feeding near the surface. Bream fishing is excellent in the lake, which has also been stocked with crappie and largemouth bass.

How is the water in Lake Dardanelle Arkansas?

Conditions : Lake Dardanelle: Greeson Marine, hometown dealer of the Arkansas-born-and-bred Xpress all-welded aluminum fishing boats in Hot Springs, reports water levels slightly high, due to the ongoing rains, and water color of slightly stained. Most areas of the lake remain in the low to mid-70s.

What kind of worms are good on Lake Dardanelle?

During the day, deeper docks and secondary points do decent with fishing a drop-shot rig and small green seedless Zoom Trick Worm. Bream have been excellent on deep docks using live crickets or worms.

What does it mean to have a good day of fishing?

FAIR day means that you may catch one or two fish but you will have to work hard to do so. GOOD day means that you will catch enough fish to feel gratified. BEST day means that you will catch something almost every time you cast your line in the water.