Major Lakes of Arkansas

Arkansas's Top Reservoirs & Natural Lakes

1. Lake Ouachita (40,000+ acres) – Largest entirely in AR; Ouachita Mtns; clear water; fishing, scuba, camping.
2. Beaver Lake (28,700 acres) – NW AR; White River impoundment; trout, stripers, water sports.
3. Lake Chicot (20,500 acres) – Largest natural oxbow lake; cypress swamps; birding, fishing.
4. DeGray Lake (13,800 acres) – Caddo River; state park resort; hybrid stripers, camping.
5. Lake Hamilton (7,250 acres) – Hot Springs area; Ouachita River chain; popular recreation.
6. Lake Conway (6,700 acres) – AGFC-built; renowned bass/crappie fishery.
7. Lake Fayetteville (287 acres) – Urban park; fishing, trails, boat rentals.

Most are USACE or AGFC reservoirs; offer diverse recreation year-round.