Big Rock Settling Pond, Arkansas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Big Rock Settling Pond is listed under Pulaski County, Arkansas. The setting is dry hill. The water covers some 114 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Around 1.6 miles of margin, front to back. Size puts it in the front rank of our Pulaski County list. Nearest town is Little Rock, 3.2 miles off. North Little Rock is 5 miles and Landmark 6.3 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Big Rock Settling Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Survey and observation records for Pulaski County include largemouth bass, longear sunfish and green sunfish. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Big Rock Settling Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 82°F, the coldest about 40°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Big Rock Settling Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. Parking sits 0.9 miles out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Big Dickinson Lake sits 1.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Big Rock Settling Pond locally before you travel.