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Russellville, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Russellville, United States ? Today is a average 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.

Russellville, Arkansas sits on one of the most productive stretches of the Arkansas River and Lake Dardanelle, offering exceptional year-round freshwater fishing. Anglers come here for trophy largemouth and spotted bass, dependable crappie action, hard-fighting catfish, and strong seasonal runs of white bass and striped bass hybrids. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:24 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    30%
  • Waxing Crescent - 30% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~10 days on 26th September
  • Distance to earth:
    402,416 km
    Proximity:
    7.7 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Russellville
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Sun, 25 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:56 am - 05:56 am
  • minor Time:
    11:37 am - 01:37 pm
  • major Time:
    04:26 pm - 06:26 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:15 pm - 11:15 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Crescent at 30% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -36 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Wed, 16 Sep 13:49 • 35.278, -93.134
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Russellville, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Russellville

Fishing in Russellville, Arkansas centers on Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River, a system of backwaters, main-river ledges and shallow flats that consistently produces quality bass, slab crappie and heavyweight catfish. With plentiful access points, marina facilities and miles of fishable shoreline, Russellville offers both serious tournament anglers and casual bank fishermen a versatile, high-percentage fishery.

Seasonal patterns here revolve around water temperature and river flow. In late winter and early spring, prespawn bass and crappie stack on channel swings, riprap and the first hard cover off winter holes. As the water warms into the 50s and 60s, look to protected pockets, flooded bushes and shallow flats for spawning bass, while crappie shift to brush and stake beds in 4–10 feet. Summer heat pushes fish to main-river current seams, wing dikes, humps and deep brush on Lake Dardanelle. In fall, shad schools dictate location—bass, white bass and hybrids herd bait onto wind-blown points and into the backs of creeks.

Key habitat types around Russellville include rock riprap on bridges and causeways, submerged timber, man-made brush piles, grass edges, marinas, and the extensive network of Arkansas River jetties and barge channel drops. Shallow coves near the state park and around the lower end of Lake Dardanelle are prime for spring bass and panfish, while mid-lake and river-channel structure shines from summer through winter. Backwater sloughs and secondary channels hold catfish, panfish and drum almost year-round, especially when the main river is running strong.

Productive techniques for bass are highly pattern based. In spring, Texas-rigged creature baits, compact jigs and weightless soft-plastics skip well under docks and into shallow cover. When water is stained, a loud squarebill crankbait or bladed jig covers water quickly along riprap and wood. Summer and winter bass often set up on ledges and shell beds—deep-diving crankbaits, Carolina rigs and football jigs dragged slowly along the bottom are go-to presentations. In low-light or cloudy conditions, topwaters like walking baits and buzzbaits produce explosive strikes over shallow points and weed edges.

Crappie anglers around Russellville focus on brush piles, bridge pilings and deeper timber. Vertical jigging with 1/16–1/8 oz jigs, or tight-lining minnows just above the cover, is effective when fish are stacked. During the spawn, pitch small tube jigs or hair jigs to visible cover and let them pendulum past isolated sticks and stumps. Electronics are a major advantage on Lake Dardanelle—once you locate a brush pile with fish, sit just off the cover and work it thoroughly from different angles.

Catfish tactics center on current and bottom composition. Channel and blue catfish hold on outside bends, below wing dikes, and along drop-offs where cut shad, skipjack or prepared baits roll naturally in the flow. Flatheads favor heavier cover: logjams, rock piles and undercut banks. Set up upstream of the structure, anchor or spot-lock, and present live bait right on the edge of the cover. Night fishing in summer is particularly productive along shallow flats adjacent to the main channel.

Practical tips for Russellville include watching river level and flow forecasts, as current strength dramatically shifts fish positioning. Slightly stained water often outperforms ultra-clear or muddy conditions, especially for bass. Use heavier line and abrasion-resistant leaders around rock and wood; the Arkansas River is snaggy but rewarding. Finally, keep moving—this system rewards anglers who cover water, scan with electronics, and adjust quickly to shad movement and current changes.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Russellville 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.

Illinois Bayou - 5.69434692188km , Smiley Bayou - 15.75087555016km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Russellville. 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.

Dardanelle Lock and Dam - 4.97957857073km , Bakers Creek - 5.32055724917km , Illinois Bayou - 5.69434692188km , Whig Creek - 6.33269019486km , Lake Russellville Dam - 6.76174453822km , Lake Irvin Dam - 6.95336902374km , Hayes Creek - 7.53382900915km , Galla Watershed Site One Lake Dam - 7.63978228909km , Little Hayes Creek - 8.22316255458km , Lake Yarbrough Dam - 9.15276183073km , Flagg Lake - 9.51488610681km , Tanyard Branch - 9.90100024001km , Holla Bend - 11.59903404724km , Goose Island - 11.86941474448km , Delaware Creek - 12.43463098082km , Stinnett Creek - 12.48258340413km , Pole Pin Creek - 12.79876253282km , Linker Creek - 12.9750020323km , Cave Branch - 13.06922351648km , McCoy Creek - 13.39073190829km , Open Slough - 14.61605999729km , Lodge Lake - 15.71334471658km , Smiley Bayou - 15.75087555016km , Horsehead Branch - 15.76558540615km , Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam - 15.78239747084km , Gibson Lake - 16.47161343711km , Lake Vinson Dam - 16.62523103892km , Luther Lake - 16.82157210208km , West Fork Point Remove Creek Site 19 Dam - 18.3753087874km , Lake Atkins Dam - 18.85221730877km , Carter Branch - 19.41234948154km , Little Chickalah Creek - 19.87519502747km , Alewine Branch - 20.22275967179km , Kingfisher Lake Dam - 20.28628790172km , Mockingbird Hill Lake Dam - 20.4357618462km , Gwin River - 21.02942098853km , Pond Creek Lake Dam - 21.10613127689km , Galla Creek - 21.1833346297km , Choate George Branch - 21.34314687117km , Schoonover Lake Dam - 22.23555793305km

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