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Dupree Lake
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Dupree Lake, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: Dioxins
What's safe to eat from Dupree Lake
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Dioxin. |
| Women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children: do not eat due to elevated Dioxin. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
How to prepare fish from Dupree Lake
Some contaminants build up in fat and skin, so cleaning and cooking can lower your exposure. Others — mercury and PFAS — are in the muscle itself and trimming does nothing.
Dioxins
- Skin the fish — most of the contaminant sits in the fat just under the skin.
- Trim the fatty areas away: the belly flap, the top of the back, and the dark lateral line down each side.
- Cook on a rack — grill, broil, or bake — so the fat drips off the fillet.
- Throw the drippings out; don't use them for soup, sauce, or chowder.
- Choose smaller, younger fish — they've had less time to build it up.
Is it legal to keep?
These are Arkansas's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | 10" min | 30 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | 18" min | 4 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Arkansas — Arkansas Game & Fish
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.3 mi Directions
- Bayou Meto Creek Canoe Trail W. Main Access boat ramp 1.9 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 3.3 mi Directions
- Thomas Lake fishing 3.4 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.