Welcome adoubles. There are a few good little lakes in the area. One is Willow Beach Lake, off the England hiway.
The Little Maumelle River is another nice little place. Going north, on 67/167 you can turn right at Bald Knob and go out to the Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA. It has several little lakes and access to the White and Little Red Rivers.
Gold Creek on Lake Conway is another good area. Prolly the best to start off with.
Quit complaining about the color, just pull up your skirt and fish! -- snagged