Thomas Reservoir Number 2 Fishing Guide, Prairie County, Arkansas

• Overview

  Thomas Reservoir Number 2 lies in Prairie County, in Arkansas. The ground round it is pine and hardwood. At 649 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The shoreline runs about 4.2 miles, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Nearest place of any size is Hazen, 6 miles away. Carlisle lies 9.3 miles off, Stuttgart another 14 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Thomas Reservoir Number 2

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Open biodiversity records for Prairie County list orangespotted sunfish, cypress darter, largemouth bass and bluntnose darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 82°F, the coldest about 39°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Peckerwood Lake sits 5.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at this water before loading the car.