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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 Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

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Prime 77% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

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

Dawn 06:02–08:02 Dusk 17:56–19:56

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)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
77%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
74%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
54%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
53%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
51%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
50%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
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 Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Bluegill and White Bass.

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?

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Current River right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 29%.