Hudmans Lake Number One near Maumelle: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Hudmans Lake Number One lies in Pulaski County, in Arkansas. It stands 266 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Supplies mean a trip to Maumelle, 3.7 miles off. North Little Rock lies 6.6 miles off, Little Rock another 7.1 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Hudmans Lake Number One

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Reported across Pulaski County: largemouth bass, longear sunfish, green sunfish, bluegill and warmouth. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Hudmans Lake Number One light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 81°F; by January the average is down near 39°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Hudmans Lake Number One that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Hudmans Lake Number Two is 0.2 miles distant. Check the position on Hudmans Lake Number One before loading the car.