Lake Poinsett is a reservoir in Arkansas, near Poinsett County.
Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.
Lake Poinsett is a reservoir in Poinsett County, Arkansas; if i only had a few hours, i would start with the easiest water to read and only expand after I have a reason.
| County | Poinsett County, AR |
|---|---|
| Water type | Reservoir |
| Surface area | 540 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not reliably published in the current record |
| Storage | 29,500 acre-feet |
| Recorded fish | 27 |
The current fish list includes Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Bowfin, Brook Silverside, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Flathead Catfish, Florida Largemouth Bass, Freshwater Drum, and Gizzard Shad, plus 15 other recorded species; the species on record help define the day because it is more useful than borrowing advice from a nearby lake, and that keeps the first trip relaxed and easy to adjust.
When I am checking the basics, i would confirm the simple legal and access stuff before worrying about fishing details so the day starts with fewer avoidable surprises.
The hard facts I would actually plan around are 540 acres and 29,500 acre-feet of storage, which is a useful sense of trip size without making claims about water clarity or cover; the missing pieces can be added when something reliable turns up.
After the first few minutes of looking around, i would stay flexible until the first useful clue shows up and let that be enough to get the day started.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.
Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
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This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
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This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
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This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
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This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
Source checked:
This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.