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Little Red River

River fishing  Arkansas · 06:53 - 19:15

Little Red River is a river in Arkansas. Anglers here fish mainly for 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
79%
95°
Fri
78%
94°
Sat
80%
96°
Sun
81%
97°
Best day
Mon
80%
98°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
77°F
Air temp
88°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.03 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
41.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:08–08:08 Dusk 18:00–20:00

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:06–18:06 Major period 04:06–06:06 Minor period 11:34–13:04 Minor period 21:09–22:39

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
88°
19:00
85°
20:00
83°
21:00
83°
22:00
81°
23:00
80°
00:00
80°
01:00
80°
02:00
79°
03:00
79°
04:00
78°
05:00
78°

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
75%
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
51%
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

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

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak 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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More waters nearby

Greers Ferry Lake Arkansas · 6.8 mi away Little Red River Arkansas · 7.7 mi away Brock Creek Lake Arkansas · 27.4 mi away North Fork River Arkansas · 47.6 mi away Lake Maumelle Arkansas · 49.3 mi away Lake Dardanelle Arkansas · 58.9 mi away Bull Shoals Lake Arkansas · 70.9 mi away Lake Ouachita Arkansas · 88.2 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Little Red River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Little Red 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 Little Red River?

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Little Red River right now?

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