Beaver Fork Lake near Conway: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Faulkner County, Beaver Fork Lake is an Arkansas water. The water sits 302 feet up. The water covers around 723 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The shoreline runs about 7.5 miles, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Few waters listed in Faulkner County are bigger. The nearest town is Conway, 3.2 miles away. Further out sit Greenbrier (7.3 miles) and Mayflower (12 miles). Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Beaver Fork Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across Faulkner County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, bluegill, longear sunfish and green sunfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Beaver Fork Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 38°F and July at about 82°F, the water has a wide range to work through. No part of the year shuts this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Beaver Fork Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Gentry Lake at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Beaver Fork Lake for certain.