Big Brushy Creek Day Use fishing
Big Brushy Creek Day Use
Fishing tips for the Big Brushy Creek Day Use area include using live bait, such as worms or minnows, and targeting deep pockets and rocky areas for bass. For catfish, anglers should try using stink bait or chicken liver near underwater structures. Crappie and bream can be caught with small jigs or minnows around brush piles and submerged trees.
The best time of year to visit the Big Brushy Creek Day Use fishing area is during the spring and fall when the temperatures are cooler, averaging around 60-70°F. These seasons also offer excellent fishing opportunities as the fish are more active and feeding more frequently.
Overall, the Big Brushy Creek Day Use fishing area is a great spot for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species while enjoying the great outdoors.
What's biting at Big Brushy Creek Day Use
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Big Brushy Creek Day Use -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita River Near Mount Ida | 132 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 72 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 46 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 19 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 36 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
Parks
Reservoirs
- Arnoname 186 Ozark Interests
- Forester Pond
- Hatfield Lake Dam
- North Fork Of S Fork Site 3
- Mt Ida Water Supply Dam
- Sanderson Dam
Boat launches
- Montgomery County
- Lake Vista Drive Montgomery County
- Logan County
- County Road 539 Yell County
- Self Creek Ramp Road Daisy
- Daisy State Park - Area East Daisy
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Big Brushy Creek Day Use as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Big Brushy Creek Day Use
What fish species are found at Big Brushy Creek Day Use?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Big Brushy Creek Day Use -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Big Brushy Creek Day Use.
How do I get to Big Brushy Creek Day Use?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Big Brushy Creek Day Use.