Dr. Lester Sitzes III Lake, Arkansas Fishing

Location and Information: Dr. Lester Sitzes Lake III is located in Hempstead County, Arkansas. This body of water covers approximately 650 acres of surface area and has a maximum depth of 15 feet with an average depth around 5 feet. You will find boating, kayaking and fishing here.

Special regulations here are: The sport fish daily limit is half the statewide daily limit. There is a daily limit for largemouth bass of five. Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. The use of common carp as bait is prohibited. This lake is expected to open in the summer of 2020.

There are numerous different species of fish to find on this body of water. So, what type of fish are in this lake? You can find Carp, Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Bullhead, Crappie, Yellow Bass and Largemouth Bass on these waters.

Top Species and Creel Limits for Arkansas

  • Largemouth Bass: 10 daily combined total with other bass
  • Smallmouth Bass: 10 daily combined total with other bass
  • Black Bass: 10 daily combined total with other bass
  • Bream: 50 a day combined
  • Catfish: 10 daily combined with other catfish. / No limit on bullhead
  • Pickerel: 6 a day
  • Sauger: 6 a day
  • Saugeye: 6 a day
  • Walleye: 6 a day
  • White Bass: 25 a day
  • Yellow Bass: No limit
  • Crappie: 30 a day combined black and white

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