June Lake, Arkansas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Within Sharp County, Arkansas, you have June Lake. The setting is rolling hill on every side. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Sharp County list. Highland is the closest town at 0.6 miles. It is 114 miles to Memphis, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on June Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Sharp County records list rainbow darter, arkansas saddled darter, banded darter, black river madtom and greenside darter among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The near bank of June Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 79°F, with January the cold end at about 35°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. That is the shape of the year on June Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Lake Sequoyah at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on June Lake is worth confirming on the day.