Fishing
Fishing near Helena
Forest lakes, the St. Francis confluence and nearby oxbow lakes. The Mississippi itself is for experienced catfishermen.
Fishing the Mississippi itself takes an experienced catfisherman, with a boat that can handle the river and gear for big fish. We have hosted anglers who came equipped for it. For everyone else, the better fishing is on quieter water close to the inn.\n\nThe confluence of the St. Francis and Mississippi rivers is a good spot. Storm Creek Lake and Bear Creek Lake are in the St. Francis National Forest, a few minutes north of town; the Storm Creek recreation area has a boat ramp. Moon Lake is about 15 minutes away. Old Town Lake, near Lakeview, is about half an hour.\n\nExpect catfish, bass, crappie and panfish. You need an Arkansas fishing license, which you can buy online from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
What to bring
- Fishing rod and tackle
- Arkansas fishing license
- Bait
- Cooler
Activities
Other ways to spend the day
Birding · 3 miles away
Birding near Helena
The St. Francis National Forest, 5 to 10 minutes from the inn, and the Big Woods refuges farther out.
Cycling · 10.5 miles away
Delta Heritage Trail
An 85-mile crushed-gravel rail-trail through the Arkansas Delta, for cycling and walking.
Cycling · From the inn
Gravel Riding: the High Road and the Low Road
Segment 1 of the Crowley's Ridge Gravel Trail, from the front door: the paved high road and the gravel low road to Marianna.
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