How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Benton, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Benton, Arkansas sits in the heart of some of central Arkansas’s best freshwater fishing, with easy access to the Saline River, numerous small lakes, and nearby reservoirs. Anglers around Benton target bass, crappie, catfish, bream, and river species year-round, taking advantage of diverse waters that fish well from the bank, kayak, or boat. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:363,765 kmProximity:98.4 %
Moon Phases for Benton
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major Time:12:14 am - 02:14 am
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major Time:12:51 pm - 02:51 pm
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minor Time:08:36 pm - 10:36 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Benton
Fishing near Benton, Arkansas centers on the Saline River and a mix of small lakes, ponds, and nearby reservoirs like Lake Norrell and Hurricane Lake. This area offers a strong multi-species fishery with largemouth and spotted bass, crappie, catfish, and bream as everyday targets. The river gives moving-water options while the lakes provide classic Arkansas reservoir fishing that can be patterned seasonally.
Seasonal patterns drive success around Benton. In late winter into early spring, bass stage on channel swings, rocky points, and the first hard-cover near deeper water. Jigs, Alabama rigs, and flat-sided crankbaits score well on the lakes; on the Saline River, slow-rolled spinnerbaits and small jigs around laydowns produce spotted bass. As water warms into April and May, bass push shallow to spawn on gravel and firm-bottom banks. Weightless soft plastics, wacky rigs, and light Texas rigs become staples, especially in protected pockets and coves.
By summer, many fish relate to current or deeper structure. On the river, focus on deeper bends, riffle tailouts, and shady rootwads where spotted bass, drum, and gar stack up. Small crankbaits, 3–4 inch swimbaits, and finesse worms on shaky heads are consistent producers. In area lakes, look to offshore brushpiles, ledges, and points with Carolina rigs, deep-diving crankbaits, and big worms. Night fishing is productive in hot weather, especially for bass and catfish around dams, bridges, and lit docks.
Fall is one of the best times to fish near Benton. Cooling temperatures push baitfish into creeks and coves, and bass and white bass follow. Topwaters, squarebill crankbaits, and small swimbaits fished around shad schools can produce fast action. Crappie slide back onto mid-depth cover, and a simple jig-and-minnow combo or 1/16 oz tube jig worked slowly over brush is hard to beat. Winter anglers do well slow-rolling jigs and underspins along steep rock banks on the lakes or fishing live bait deep for blue catfish in the river’s wintering holes.
Key habitat types include the Saline River’s woody cover, sandbars, and rock transitions, as well as lake-based brushpiles, docks, and grass edges. On the river, current seams and any irregularity—an undercut bank, a logjam, a mid-river boulder—concentrate feeding fish. In lakes, offshore brush, standing timber, and man-made structure are prime for crappie and bass, while gently sloping banks with scattered cover are ideal for bluegill and redear.
Effective tactics around Benton are straightforward:
- Bass: Medium-diving crankbaits and spinnerbaits in stained water; finesse worms and craws on light Texas or shaky heads in clearer lakes and pressured ponds.
- Crappie: Vertical jigging or single-pole dipping around brush with small tube jigs or hair jigs, tipping with minnows when the bite is tough.
- Catfish: Bottom rigs with cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared baits in deeper river bends and channel ledges, especially in low-light periods.
- Bream: Simple float-and-worm or cricket setups around weeds, docks, and gravel banks, ideal for introducing kids to fishing.
Between the productive Saline River and nearby lakes, the Benton area gives anglers a mix of river and reservoir fishing that can be patterned efficiently with basic seasonal awareness and a modest selection of proven lures and baits.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Benton area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.
4-H Camp Lake Dam - 9.09265212437km , Pathway Youth Camp Lake Dam - 15.5369213175km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Benton. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
McNeil Creek - 2.24408905512km , Depot Creek - 3.36485704668km , Chemical Products Fresh Water Lake Dam - 4.0245150186km , Wise Lake Dam - 4.57336210431km , Alum Fork Saline River - 4.92863670878km , Cecil Jones Lake Dam - 5.21506035487km , Williams Creek - 5.74220114824km , Holding Pond Number 2 Dam - 5.75888597867km , Dobbs Creek - 5.93627585397km , Dotted Lake - 6.55365134734km , Pebble Lake Dam - 7.09594226993km , Caldwell Lake Dam - 7.34497670689km , Hurricane Lake Dam - 7.86953666442km , Ledbetter Lake Dam - 8.16999816841km , 4-H Camp Lake Dam - 9.09265212437km , Cold Spring Branch - 9.68484913661km , Dotty Lake - 9.77030753168km , Old Brown Mud Lake Dam - 10.02509359887km , Congo Lake Dam - 10.04617754036km , Dotson Branch - 10.23832605845km , Helmich Lake Dam - 10.78604329475km , Boot Creek - 11.11101094102km , Masoner Lake - 11.98832387325km , Buffington Lake Dam - 12.27609189113km , Hester Lake Dam - 12.41093197679km , Sanders Branch - 12.50468645157km , Brier Lick Branch - 12.53709360098km , Gee Branch - 13.12117009436km , Shockley Branch - 13.2118988813km , Middle Fork Saline River - 13.28409182855km , Horn Branch - 14.0482534984km , Fletcher Lake Dam - 14.2246469228km , Tull Lake - 14.42591138513km , Lake Krislor Dam - 14.49629554164km , Clift Creek - 14.83178145105km , Emory Branch - 15.30789128474km , Pathway Youth Camp Lake Dam - 15.5369213175km , Pine Crest Lake Dam - 15.83241447483km , Dawson Lake Dam - 16.22249316594km , Dry Lost Creek - 16.23361922818km
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