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Anyone know anything about Little Rock Lake. I did a search and most of the message's say it is a tough lake to fish. I will be pulling a 5th wheel trailer up to Benton Beach for a month or so why I wait for my house to sell south of the cities and will be trying some fishing around the area. Then I will be moving to the Benton County area for good. I will be bringing a boat so I will be mobile on the lake. Any info on fishing styles etc. for waleye's on this lake would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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We live close to the lake and I have not fished it for a while due to the water quality problem, i.e. there is a weed problem. I can't recall the name but it causes a terrible algae bloom and at this point I won't even let my dogs go in the water. There was an article in the paper on it a few days ago, maybe someone out there read that and can add more.

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I haven't fished it lately, But with the algae bloom I'd start shallow and cover ground looking for active fish. Pulling shad raps, spinners or even bettle spins would likely put fish in your boat. Most likely walleyes, northerns and crappies.

The sand bar near benton beach would be a good place to start. But there are several point to hit as well. The lake gets easier fall, winter and spring.

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Thanks a lot. I was curious about the algea bloom. I noticed a lot of the postings in the past spoke about it. Are there any other good lakes close to this campground for me to haul my boat to for an evening? Any info is helpful. Thanks!

Eric

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I think you can take your boat down the channel at the south end of Little Rock to the mighty Mississippi. They just rebuilt Gordons bridge so it should be easier to get under. The river has some great smallmouth fishing as well as walleye and muskies. I would recomend going upstream from the bridge.

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You can get to the river through the channel.
It is a little tricky but managable. I was there on the 4th. The water is a little green but I wouldn't rule it out for fishing.

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