Lake Bentonville
Fishing and stocking
Stocked June to September in 2026: channel catfish, 2 plants in all. A 11-acre reservoir.
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The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Channel catfish
Stocking record 2026
Agency feed checked today.
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19 | Channel catfish | catchable | completed | |
| Sep 25 | Channel catfish | catchable | completed |
When to fish Lake Bentonville
| Major periods (~2 h) | Minor periods (~1 h) | |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:56-11:56 am and 10:19 pm-12:19 am | 4:13-5:13 am and 4:29-5:29 pm |
| Tomorrow | 10:42 am-12:42 pm | 5:19-6:19 am and 4:56-5:56 pm |
Moon: waxing gibbous, 92% lit. These are solunar periods, the traditional feeding-time theory: majors around the moon's transit overhead and underfoot, minors around moonrise and moonset. Theory, not a measurement. Times are Central Time (CDT).
What the record actually says
- Stocked 28 days ago (Sep 25)
Computed this evening, Oct 23 · Arkansas fishing forecast
Gear for this water
The last plant has had time to disperse; work outward from the obvious spots.
For the catfish (channel catfish stocked 2 times here in 2026, stillwater)
| Cut bait and prepared baits | fresh cut shad or chicken liver; scent is everything |
| Rod holders | catfishing is a waiting game; fish two rods where legal |
| Medium-heavy rod | 7 ft medium-heavy, 15 to 20 lb line, sturdy reel |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Valencia | 145 mi | Oct 1 |
| Cleveland Lake MO | 171 mi | winter 2026 |
| Johnston Lake MO | 171 mi | winter 2026 |
| Coot Lake MO | 174 mi | winter 2026 |
| Honker Pond MO | 175 mi | winter 2026 |
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