White Oak Lake ranks second in size among the lakes constructed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). Though totaling 2,667 acres, Ark. 347 divides it into an upper lake of 1,032 acres and a 1,645-acre lower lake.
The lake has a reputation for producing big fish. A state record catfish was taken from White Oak in 1985. Big Largemouth bass exceeding eight pounds, crappie of up to three pounds and bream to 1.5 pounds are not uncommon, according to the AGFC, which attributes the numbers of large fish to a lake fertilization program. Species of fish caught at White Oak Lake: |
In the waters of White Oak Lake, the catfish daily limit is five and the bream daily limit is 50. Only bass that are at least 16" and half of the daily limit, which is five, can be kept. Crappie are temporarily catch and release only, according to Arkansas Game and Fish regulations. |
Bragg Lake
One of the fishing favorites at Bragg Lake is Crappie the following is a list of other fish caught there as well. Bragg Lake is only 5 miles South of Chidester on Hwy.24 |
White Oak Lake has a Bed and Breakfast nearby. This place to stay is close to White Oak Lake. Just a mile from White Oak Lake and on white oak lake, it is a great place to stay. Need a place to stay near the white oak lake while fishing ? Need a hotel near Bragg Lake while fishing ? Want a motel by the white oak lake ? Stay at the white oak lake house listed near Camden. It's close to Chidester, Bluff City, Prescott, and Rison. Don't get a hotel or motel by white oak lake - stay at Rowe McCarver Farms. This isn't a cabin, though a cabin would be nice. It's like a cabin. Want a cabin at white oak lake? Think of it as your personal cabin, hotel, motel or place to stay near White Oak Lake while fishing for fish - crappie, aligator, gators, bass, catfish. Fishing in Arkansas.