The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond
Little River County, Arkansas · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond
Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond spreads over about 900 acres in Little River County, Arkansas.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end with roughly 6.2 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 320 ft above sea level. Ashdown is about 2.8 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 320 ft
- County
- Little River County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 5:15 am – 6:00 ammoon underfoot · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Arkansas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 69°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 5:14 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond
- Ashdownabout 2.8 mi northwest
- Red Lickabout 11 mi south
- Nashabout 12 mi south
- Texarkanaabout 12 mi south
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Questions about Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond
What fish are in Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond?
Lakes like Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond?
About 900 acres, with about 6.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond?
Ashdown is about 2.8 miles northwest; Red Lick is about 11 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
