Midland Lake Fishing Guide, Jefferson County, Arkansas

• Overview

  Midland Lake sits within Jefferson County in Arkansas. It stands 230 feet above sea level. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Jefferson County list. Pine Bluff lies 4.2 miles from the water. Little Rock is the closest city, 42 miles away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Midland Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Nearby survey and observation records mention common carp, green sunfish, bantam sunfish and brown bullhead. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Fish Midland Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 41°F in January up to 82°F in July. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Midland Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Lake Pine Bluff, 4.8 miles away. Check the position at Midland Lake before loading the car.