Rogers, AR

Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks and right next to Beaver Lake, Rogers is a fishing town through and through. Whether you’re hunting trophy stripers in deep water, pitching soft plastics for largemouths along rocky bluffs, or just enjoying a quiet cast at a park pond, Rogers offers incredible access to both wild and managed waters. With scenic shorelines, wooded banks, and year-round action, it’s no wonder anglers flock here from across the region.

Beaver Lake (Horseshoe Bend Area)

One of Arkansas’s premier reservoirs, Beaver Lake is famous for striped bass, smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. The Horseshoe Bend arm offers great fishing from boat or shore try trolling deep for stripers or casting soft plastics along rock points.

Lake Atalanta

A restored and well-loved city lake just east of downtown Rogers, Atalanta is stocked with trout in cooler months and supports bluegill, bass, and catfish year-round. It’s perfect for bank anglers, walkers, and fly fishers looking for a scenic, quick-cast escape.

Modern tourism poster for Rogers, Arkansas, highlighting the blend of Ozark Mountain scenery, historic downtown, and access to outdoor adventures near Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas.

Rogers Regional Sports Park Pond

A quiet urban pond ideal for family outings or teaching kids to fish. Stocked with catfish and trout seasonally, and home to sunfish and small bass. Try worms or PowerBait under a bobber near the dock or shaded banks.

War Eagle Creek (Near War Eagle Mill)

This scenic Ozark stream flows into Beaver Lake and is known for smallmouth bass, rock bass, and sunfish. Best fished with ultralight tackle or flies near boulders, riffles, and wooded banks. Wade fishing is popular in summer and early fall.