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Iron Mountain Lodge & Marina

Type: resort | Status: discovered | Tier: standard | Fishiness: 2/5

Iron Mountain Lodge & Marina is a 130-acre resort on DeGray Lake in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, offering 12 log cottages with full amenities, a 800-boat marina, and guided fishing for hybrid bass, crappie, and bream. The operation caters primarily to boaters, families, and corporate groups, with fishing as one of several recreational programs rather than the central focus.

Situated on DeGray Lake near Arkadelphia, Iron Mountain occupies 130 acres and operates as a full-service lakeside resort. The property features 12 newly renovated log cottages (2–3 bedrooms) with kitchens, fireplaces, hot tubs, and lake views, plus an extensive marina with over 800 boat slips, dry storage, fuel, and rental options including party barges and ski boats. Fishing opportunities center on hybrid bass (spring and fall), crappie, and bream, with the lodge partnering with John Duncan's YoYo Guide Service—a 40-year DeGray veteran specializing in crappie. Beyond angling, the resort features a PGA golf course, horseback riding, three swimming pools, RV sites, and conference facilities, positioning itself as a year-round destination for boaters, families, and corporate retreats where fishing is one amenity among many.

Details

  • Tags: Resort, Spin Fishing, Lake Fishing, Pontoon, Houseboat, Freshwater, Lakeside, Family Friendly, Kid Friendly, Dining / Restaurant, Pool, Boat Launch / Dock, Hot Tub, Gear Rental, Conference / Meeting Room, Full Kitchen, Private Bathrooms, Horseback Riding, Golf, Boating, Swimming, Families with Kids, Big Groups, Corporate Retreats, Beginner, Year-Round
  • Has Guides: No
  • Booking: request_quote
  • Address: 134 Iron Mountain Marina Drive, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
  • Logistics: Fly to Anchorage, connect to Dillingham, then floatplane to lodge.
  • Provides Gear: Yes

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FAQ — Iron Mountain Lodge & Marina

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Species (4)

Common NameScientific NameCategory
Australian BassPercalates novemaculeatafreshwater
Striped BassMorone saxatilissaltwater
BluegillLepomis macrochirusfreshwater
CrappiePomoxis spp.freshwater
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