Today
83°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 mph · 0% precip
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Today’s verdict
Current River Conditions
As of (2 days ago)
This past week, the river has been fishing well.
The Little Red River below Greers Ferry Dam is fishing well right now under low, slightly stained flows with sporadic generation. Trout are holding in faster seams and riffles, and small nymph presentations have been producing steady action. Keep in mind the current AGFC emergency regulation limits you to two trout per day, with anything over 14 inches going back immediately.
On the Little Red, zebra midges, sowbugs, pheasant tails, and egg patterns are the go-to flies right now. Drop down to 6X or 7X fluorocarbon tippet — the low, clear water makes trout spooky and presentation matters. If generation kicks up, switch to heavier profiles like Wooly Buggers in black, olive, or copper to get down in the column.
Tactics
1,080 CFS is running a bit high for October — this stretch typically runs 235–682 CFS.
With flows up, footing gets less predictable — take extra care, scout your access, and turn back if it feels wrong. Conditions vary, and you are responsible for your own safety.
At 58°F, the water is in the prime range for trout — cold enough to fish and to handle fish safely.
Weather
79°FClear
Wind ENE 7 mph
Sunrise 7:26 AM · Sunset 6:14 PM
Observed (1 hour ago)
NWS / weather.gov · fetched 16:00
Today
83°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 mph · 0% precip
Tonight
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph · 3% precip
Tomorrow
76°F
Cloudy
0 mph · 12% precip
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Size #16-18
Size #18
Conditions are estimates from USGS data. Always assess on-site conditions and use your own judgment.
The gauge near Dewey reads the Little Red below Greers Ferry Dam — the cold Arkansas tailwater near Heber Springs that grew a former world-record brown trout. It carries both flow and water temperature, the read that matters most on a tailwater driven by dam releases. Fly intel here comes from a single source, so it runs lighter than on our multi-source rivers.
Location
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Arkansas tailwater below Greers Ferry Dam, famous for brown trout and highly variable generation. Target species include Brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. Public shoals offer wading at low water; boats are safer and more productive during generation. Productive timing is Year-round, with fall through spring often most comfortable. Major hatches and foods include Midges, caddis, sulphurs, BWOs and seasonal shad or egg opportunities. Common approaches are Midge and sowbug nymphing, soft hackles, dries during low-water hatches and streamers for browns. Regulations, access rules and water conditions vary by reach, so anglers should review current agency information and the linked local reports before fishing.
1,080 CFS+852Flow
58°F−1°Water temp
83° / 60°WeatherSize #16-18
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