Big Creek Site 13 Reservoir Fishing in Craighead County, Arkansas

• Overview

  Big Creek Site 13 Reservoir sits in Craighead County, out in Arkansas. What surrounds it is oak and grass. With some 38 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The whole outline is near 1.2 miles, and most of it is walkable. Most waters listed here for Craighead County are larger. For supplies, Jonesboro is 4.1 miles out. For a city, Memphis is 62 miles off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Big Creek Site 13 Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public occurrence data for Craighead County names bluegill, green sunfish and white crappie. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read this water for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 81°F and January near 36°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. 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. Expect this water to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Craighead Forest Lake is 4.5 miles distant. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.