Barham Lake Number Two near Prescott: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Barham Lake Number Two lies in Nevada County, in Arkansas. The ground round it is oak and grass. Surface area is around 29 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Among the waters listed for Nevada County, none is wider. The town to know is Prescott, 15 miles out. Waldo follows at 20 miles, then Gurdon at 20 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Barham Lake Number Two

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The near bank of Barham Lake Number Two is often the one people ignore. Snags are worth the risk if you fish them carefully.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 81°F and January near 42°F on the long-run figures. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Barham Lake Number Two by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Barham Lake Number 1 is 0.3 miles distant. Rules at Barham Lake Number Two are worth checking on the day.