Western Hills Lake, Arkansas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Western Hills Lake is a Pulaski County water, Arkansas side. Height above sea level is 295 feet. At 7 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Little Rock, is 4.8 miles away. After that come Shannon Hills at 6.2 miles and Landmark at 6.8 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Western Hills Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish documented in Pulaski County include largemouth bass, longear sunfish, green sunfish and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Western Hills Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 82°F and January near 40°F on the long-run figures. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Expect Western Hills Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows parking within 160 yards. A pier or jetty stands 90 yards away, which helps on a crowded bank. There are toilets half a mile off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Tall Timber Lake is 1.4 miles off. Ask locally about Western Hills Lake if anything is unclear.