Island 40 Chute

What to know

Island 40 Chute, an old Mississippi River cutoff that has narrowed into a 4.5-mile-long lake, north of West Memphis. Marshy lands and cypress trees dominate the area. Fishing: Bass, catfish and smaller panfish are popular. The only access and boat launch is from Mound City, north of West Memphis, then Gammon Road north about five miles.
Ark. 77
West Memphis, AR 72301