Little Cove Creek in Perry County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Little Cove Creek lies within the bounds of Perry County, Arkansas. It stands 413 feet above sea level. You are 12 miles from Ola. The big place round here is Little Rock, 46 miles distant. Round about: Little Cedar Creek within 3 miles, Nimrod Lake 10 miles away, Lake Ola-dale within 12 miles, Lake Winona 14 miles away and Schoonover Lake within 14 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Little Cove Creek

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. Perry County records list longear sunfish, spotted bass and greenside darter among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Little Cove Creek the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 80°F; by January the average is down near 38°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Little Cove Creek.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Little Cedar Creek, 3 miles out. Check the position at Little Cove Creek before loading the car.