Lake Valencia, Arkansas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Valencia is set in Pulaski County, Arkansas. The surface lies 331 feet up. At 7 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Maumelle, is 0.3 miles distant. After that come Mayflower at 6.6 miles and Gibson at 9.6 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Valencia

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Public occurrence data for Pulaski County names largemouth bass, longear sunfish, green sunfish, bluegill and warmouth. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Lake Valencia the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 39°F in January to roughly 81°F in July. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Lake Valencia rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. The nearest car park is 140 yards from the water. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Willastein Lake at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Lake Valencia as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.