Arkansas River - One of the state's best fisheries, loaded with game fish is also popular for water sports.

There are parks, marinas and several access points for fishing and picnicking on sandbars throughout the region.

Lake Dardanelle - Arkansas River impoundment has some of the best bass fishing of any lake in the state. Enjoy family boating and water-skiing on the lake's 34,300 acre surface.

Blue Mountain Lake - Waveland, Yell County. Just north of the Ouachita National Forest, this impoundment on the Petit Jean River has water sports, picnicking, full-service camping facilities and seasonal hunting opportunities in its surrounding forests.

Horsehead Lake - A 98 acre mountain lake with restrooms, drinking water is located north of Clarksville. There are 12 family picnicking units and a beach. There is a boat-launch ramp with wake limit on the lake. No skiing allowed and 10 hp motor limit.

Spring Lake - This 82-acre lake is in the Magazine Ranger District in the Arkansas River Valley on the western edge of the Ozark National Forest. Spring Lake is a favorite area for water sports, swimming, and fishing.

Harris Brake Lake - Fishing, camping, cabins, boat rentals and boat launch.

Fourche River - Flowing from Lake Nimrod to the Arkansas River. Several launching areas and good fishing.

Lake Overcup - Great little fishing lake (1,025 acres) with marinas, camping, boat rental. North of Morrilton off Hwys. 95 or 9.

Lake Brewer - Another popular fishing spot (1,200 acres) located north of Morrilton off Highway 92. Boat launch available.

Cove Lake - This pristine lake at the base of Mount Magazine offers visitors a variety of outdoor pleasures including swimming, boating, camping and fishing.

Shoal Bay - Corps of Engineers Lake Area (Dardanelle) has boat dock and ramp, pavilion, swim beach, Bridge Rock Nature Trail, amphitheater, facilities and camping.

Kingfisher Lake - Popular Yell County fishing spot.