Thread: Going to Hot Springs for a vacation, need some help!

Hey guys, I my anniversary is coming up and somehow I talked my wife into going fishing while in Hot Springs, so I am taking my boat. We are staying at an AirBNB right across from Cajun Broilers if you know where that is. I would love it someone could share a few places with me that would be good to fish. Not looking for your honey holes but just an idea of where to start so I am not spending my entire time searching for fish. I will only be there for 1 day of fishing, plus we are going to ride around, eat on the lake etc. I know people do not like to share spots, so if you are one of those but want to help, feel free to send me a private message. If you are really into sharing I have a humminbird, so feel free to message me with a gpx file. ha ha. I am looking forward to this as we go there every year, but this is the first time to take the boat. She actually suggested it and I kept promoting. ha ha. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Grizzledjig

Honestly, on that side of town I’d keep heading west another 20 miles to Ouachita. Hamilton a total zoo right now and can even be downright dangerous with pleasure boaters. Take in some beauty and avoid someone griping that you’re too close to their dock, barking dogs, mowers, weed eaters, and general construction.


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Basically that is what we are doing. From what I understand looking at the map, we are down an arm off the river on the west end. I want to keep the boat on that side of the lake so that we can just drive in through the idiots. I know a few areas to stay away from as we are there every year, but have not fished it. I just have no idea on this lake/river if there is brush, stumps or anything so any help is appreciated. Was not planning on shooting docks but if I need to I can, prefer to vertical jig if I can find a place. But if I can find those big Bluegill I am happy hammering them!!