Norfolk Lake Fishing

Norfork Lake is an annually stocked freshwater lake fed by the North Fork River with great bass fishing. It is one of Arkansas’ superior striped bass fishing spots, with specimens of over 40 pounds commonly landed by anglers. Night fishing is also popular at Norfork Lake, with anglers using lights to attract white bass and crappie. The best window for black bass fishing is September through May, but the lake also contains catfish, crappie, bream, and walleye.

Norfork Lake was built and is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It’s on the border of Arkansas and Missouri. A White River Border Lakes License allows you to fish in all areas of the lake. The lake has crystal clear waters and plenty of big fish. The waters never freeze, and anglers can enjoy fishing every day of the year.

There are size and bag limits for all fish. You can take home 6 largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. The largemouth and smallmouth bass must be over 15 inches long, and the spotted bass must be at least 12 inches long. There is a limit of 3 striped and hybrid bass, and the striped bass must be 18 inches long. You can catch and keep 4 walleye as long as they are each 18 inches long. Crappie must be more than 10 inches long.

Anglers fish from shore, boat, or the handicap-accessible fishing pier at the Cranfield Recreation Area. It is legal to take some fish with spear guns – check the state guidelines to determine the season and species.

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Norfolk Lake boat ramps:

The following boat ramps provide access to Norfolk Lake.

Quarry Marina Boat Ramp
Quarry Park Point (870) 499-5388
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Norfork Dam Boat Ramp
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Jordan Marina Boat Ramp
2433-2525 Co Road 70 Union, AR 8704997348
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Jordan Marina Boat Ramp
3291 Jordan Landing Rd Jordan, AR 870-499-7348
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Panther Bay Marina Boat Ramp
151 Panther Bay Loop Mountain Home, AR 870-492-5151
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Panther Bay Marina Inc Boat Ramp
Panther Bay Loop Mountain Home, AR 8704925151
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101 Boat Dock Boat Ramp
565 Howard Cove Rd Gamaliel, AR 870-467-5252
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Cranfield Dock Boat Ramp
Cranfield Rd Mountain Home, AR
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Cranfield Boat Dock Boat Ramp
2028 Cranfield Rd Mountain Home, AR 870- 492-5191 800-485-1769
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Red Bank Park Boat Ramp
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Calamity Beach Access Boat Ramp
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Fout Boat Dock Boat Ramp
2932 Fout Road Gamaliel, AR 870-467-5341
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