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Current River

River fishing  Arkansas · 06:47 - 19:11

Current River is a stretch of moving water in Arkansas. The main target species are Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

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Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: Flathead Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
97°
Fri
77%
97°
Sat
79%
98°
Best day
Sun
77%
100°
Mon
79%
101°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
77°F
Air temp
89°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.03 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
31.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 17:56–19:56 Night 19:56–06:02

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:01–18:01 Major period 04:01–06:01 Minor period 11:32–13:02 Minor period 21:00–22:30

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

18:00
89°
19:00
85°
20:00
83°
21:00
82°
22:00
81°
23:00
80°
00:00
80°
01:00
79°
02:00
79°
03:00
79°
04:00
78°
05:00
77°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
61%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
59%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
35%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
33%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
21%
Slow during the night, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

Flathead Catfish is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a deadbait for flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.
Colour Clear water and good light: try live bait, colour secondary for flathead catfish.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Current River?

The usual catches here are Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Bluegill and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Current River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Current River?

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Current River right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 30%.