The Arkansas Red River offers fishing and more...
Since moving to Arkansas and especially now that I'm retired from the Air Force it has been my thrill and pleasure to fish one of the premier trout fishing locations in the world. The Red River travels west to east along the upper third of the state. The bottom half is controlled by the Heber Lake Damn.
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Since moving to Arkansas and especially now that I'm retired from the Air Force it has been my thrill and pleasure to fish one of the premier trout fishing locations in the world.Located in north central Arkansas the portion of the Red River that I have become most familiar with starts at the Heber Springs Damn. Just below the damn is JFK park and camp grounds. Next door is one of the many state hatcheries where you can preview the beautiful trout found in the river.
The quality and fishing technique used is regulated by the on and off flow of the damn. When the water is high it's tough to fish the banks and impossible to wade. Nothing less than a boat with a good motor will allow you any access. When the damn is down to a trickle wading out into the cool currents make even the hottest days of summer a joy.
The quality and fishing technique used is regulated by the on and off flow of the damn.
Fishing on the Red River
I'm not a big fly fisherman. I prefer the feel of the strike and fish with a variety of lures. Rooster tails are a favorite. When I'm looking for Browns I use a small imitation Brown sinking Rapalla. I prefer the hunt but every now and then I will pull out the lawn chair and throw out one of the many varieties of trout bait found in any sporting store.
Arkansas allows a five fish per day limit. Anything between 18 and 24 inches must be returned to the river and you can only keep one fish over 24 inches. There are certain areas on the river where you must use "barbless" hooks, a practice I follow every where on the river.
Sugar Loaf Mountain - Just below the Heber Springs Dam
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