DeQueen Lake

Boating

Launching ramps are provided in the park areas for easy loading and launching of boats. Boating on DeQueen Lake is in accordance with Arkansas State boating laws and Corps of Engineers regulations.

Regulations governing operational requirements of boats may be obtained at the DeQueen Project Office near the dam.

Fishing

The region in which DeQueen Lake is located offers outdoor sportsmen excellent opportunities for year-round enjoyment of the project.

Fish Species:

• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Spotted Bass
• Black and White Crappie
• Channel and Flathead Catfish
• Various species of Sunfish
• Hybrid Striped Bass (stocked by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission)

Swimming

3 Designated Swim Areas

There are 3 designated swimming areas on DeQueen Lake located at Oak Grove, Rolling Fork, and Storey Creek.

Users must pay a daily fee of $5 per vehicle or may purchase an annual pass for use of the beaches.

Picnicking

Picnicking areas are available at many sites on DeQueen Lake. There are many designated picnicking areas and three picnicking shelters, which are great for family reunions.

Picnic Shelter Features:

• Lighted facilities
• Equipped with barbeque grills
• Electricity available
• Close proximity to the lake

Shelter Locations: Glen Canyon, Rolling Fork, Storey Creek, Oak Grove, Pine Ridge, and Bellah Mine

Hunting

Opportunities for hunting on project lands are equally good for the hunting enthusiast. Except for developed recreation areas and lands in the vicinity of the dam and other project structures, all project lands are open to the public for hunting.

Principal Game Species:

• Bobwhite Quail
• Mourning Dove
• Wild Turkey
• Squirrel
• Cottontail Rabbit
• White-tailed Deer

Boundary Line Identification

The boundary line which identifies government land is irregular and is not a set distance from the lakeshore.

Boundary Markers:

• Brass survey monuments: Placed at ground level to define the boundary
• Five-foot red steel fence posts: Set about one foot from the monument, between the monument and the water's edge, to aid in locating the boundary line
• Red four-inch wide bands on trees: Trees along the boundary line are marked with red bands as identifying markers (note: these trees are off-line and indicate only that the boundary line is nearby)

Shoreline Regulations

Management Goals

Our goal for managing this land is to restore it to natural conditions and enhance native plant and animal populations. Comprehensive natural resource plans are developed to guide our efforts toward accomplishing this goal.

Environmental Benefits

• Water Quality Protection: Public lands provide a buffer zone ensuring high-quality water
• Wildlife Habitat: Diverse ecosystems support abundant wildlife populations
• Native Plant Restoration: Ongoing efforts to enhance native vegetation
• Biodiversity Conservation: Protection of diverse plant and animal species

Common Wildlife

Visitors to DeQueen Lake can expect to encounter a variety of wildlife species including:

• White-tailed Deer
• Wild Turkey
• Various waterfowl species
• Songbirds and raptors
• Small mammals (squirrels, rabbits, etc.)
• Reptiles and amphibians

Lake Statistics

• Conservation Pool: 437.0 feet mean sea level
• Surface Area: 1,424 acres at conservation pool
• Shoreline Length: 32 miles
• Government-Owned Land: Approximately 8,700 acres

Real-Time Information

Project Purpose

DeQueen Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide:

• Flood risk management
• Water supply
• Recreation opportunities
• Fish and wildlife habitat
• Water quality maintenance