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Rouse Fly Fishing |
Water flow: medium
Visibility: 45 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 55 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Depends on water level and generation.
Best stretch: Check with dam 501-362-5150 to see when releases have started and ended. This will be a deciding factor on what the best stretch will be.
Best access point: See above. JFK Park, Cow Shoals, Winkley Shoals, Libby Shoals, Pangburn Bridge.
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
hopper BWO midge
Fish species: Brown trout, rainbow trout
Fishing season: January 1 - December 31
Nearest airport: Heber Springs, AR (small aircraft) Little Rock, AR (commercial)
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Class V Sink Tip Fly Line
The Little Red River runs through the gateway of the Ozarks near Heber Springs, Arkansas. It is a tailwater. The dam creates a massive lake, Greers Ferry. Below Greers Ferry Dam you will find some of the country’s best trout fishing. The Little Red rolls along 82 miles before it meets up with the White River. Roughly 45 miles of this are considered quality trout water. The river is full of a healthy population ...
Nymphing has been productive, but we are also getting good windows for streamers.
Much warmer temps. Snow is continuing to melt and rain in the forecast over the weekend. Should be setting up for great water this spring.