Arkansas fishing license required to fish on all lakes in Arkansas, including Bella Vista lakes.  These can be purchased at any Wal-Mart or at the Hook, Line and Sinker off 71 HWY and County Road 40, across from Lowes (turn east at Wal-greens and then a sharp right at the church on the corner across from Wal-Greens).

Bella Vista has 7 lovely fishing lakes. All of the lakes have boat access and most have  picnic facilities.  Lake access is restricted to Bella Vista property owners and their guests.  You don't have to own property on the lake, you just have to own a home or a lot in Bella Vista.  If you are renting a home or townhouse in Bella Vista you have to purchase a guest permit  to use the lakes unless you are fishing with an owner who has their Photo ID.   Owners have to have a photo ID card with them, or will be required to purchase a daily, weekly or month pass.  Guest of owners will be required to purchase a pass from the Lake Ranger if they are fishing without the owner.  

Boating permits are required and can be purchased through the P.O.A.   

Beaver Lake, though not in Bella Vista, is worth noting if you love fishing.  It's only 20 miles east of Bella Vista and is a Corp of Engineer Lake covering over 27,000 acres!  You could fit most all of Bella Vista Village in Beaver Lake! Many important fishing tournaments are held on Beaver Lake yearly, one of the largest being sponsored by Wal-Mart.

No motorized personal water craft (wave runners) are allowed on any of Bella Vista lakes. All except two of the BV lakes are "no wake" lakes,  making them prime lakes for fishing.   All the lakes are stocked with game fish for year round fishing enjoyment.  All it takes is your Arkansas fishing license and your Bella Vista Membership or Guest Card in your wallet to enjoy some of the best fishing in Northwest Arkansas!

NO alcohol allowed on or around the lakes.  This rule is strictly enforced by the Lake Rangers and the Lake Sheriff.