Bivans Lake, Arkansas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Arkansas holds Bivans Lake, in Faulkner County. The surface lies 755 feet up. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Faulkner County are larger. The closest town, Greenbrier, is 8.3 miles away. Vilonia is 16 miles and Conway 18 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Bivans Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Faulkner County include largemouth bass, bluegill, longear sunfish and green sunfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The near bank of Bivans Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 80°F for July and 37°F for January. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Bivans Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Lake Bennett is 1.9 miles off. Rules at Bivans Lake are worth checking on the day.