Fishing at Hindsville Lake, Madison County, Arkansas

• Overview

  Hindsville Lake lies within the bounds of Madison County, Arkansas. It sits at 1,335 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 18 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It sits higher than most water we list in Arkansas. Goshen lies 6.2 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Springfield, 80 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Hindsville Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Hindsville Lake repays a walk before the first cast. Follow the birds if you cannot find the fish.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 78°F for July and 34°F for January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Hindsville Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Lake Sequoyah at 11 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Hindsville Lake may have changed since it was mapped.