Lake Dardanelle comprises nearly 40,000 acres of recreational waters in Pope, Yell, Johnson, Logan, and Franklin counties. The lake, which is up to 2 miles wide in places, has over 300 miles of shoreline. Famous for fishing, the lake boasts some of Arkansas' best action for catfish, as well as numerous opportunities for white bass, largemouth bass, bream, and crappie. The area is also known as a wintering location for bald eagles, particularly in nearby Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge.