CADDO RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ARKANSAS

Caddo River


May 3, 2024

The Caddo River in Arkansas is a popular fishing destination due to its abundance of fish species, including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, rainbow trout, and more. In addition to fishing, visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and canoeing in the surrounding Ouachita Mountains. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures in deeper pools and eddies. The best time to visit is in the spring and fall when temperatures are mild, averaging around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer can be hot and humid, with temperatures reaching the high 80s.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Channel Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Rainbow Trout
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Ludwig

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Atkins

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Dardanelle

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Big Piney Creek

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Cargile

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish

Little North Fork White River

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Bull Shoals Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Walleye • White Bass

Trimble Creek

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Lake Overcup

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Little Piney Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

SHORE LINE DRIVE DIAMOND CITY
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Arkansas
STATE PARK DRIVE 5272, TANEY COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
STATE PARK DRIVE 5272, TANEY COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
DALE AVENUE 517, TANEY COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
STATE HIGHWAY HH OZARK COUNTY
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Missouri
TABLE ROCK LAKESHORE TRAIL STONE COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
CLEVENGER COVE BOAT LAUNCH
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
VALLEY AIRPORT DRIVE 380, COTTER
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Arkansas
TURKEY MOUNTAIN ROAD EMERALD BEACH
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
BULL SHOALS DAM BOULEVARD BULL SHOALS
Bull Shoals Lake Watershed, Arkansas

Rafting & Kayaking

HWY 96 BRIDGE TO NECHES RIVER SALTWATER BARRIER
Lower Neches Watershed, Texas
HEADWATERS SEC 2, T1N, R20W TO SEC 7, T1N, R19W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
NF BOUNDARY AT PINE RIDGE, AR TO HIGHWAY 298 BRIDGE NEAR SIMS, AR
Ouachita Headwaters Watershed, Arkansas
HIGHWAY 298 BRIDGE NEAR SIMS, AR TO SLACKWATER OF LAKE OUACHITA
Ouachita Headwaters Watershed, Arkansas
FOREST ROAD 179 TO EAST LINE OF NW 1/4 SEC 22, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
LAKE WINONA DAM TO SOUTHERN LINE OF SEC 16, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
EAST LINE OF NW 1/4, SEC 22, T2N, R17W TO WEST LINE OF SEC 26, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
FOREST ROAD 132C TO FOREST RAOD 179
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
HEADWATERS SEC 2, T2N, R18W TO FOREST ROAD 132C
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
SEC 30, T3S, R27W TO SEC 19, T4S, R24W
Upper Ouachita Watershed, Arkansas

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Crowder State Park

Griffith Memorial Conservation Area

Atlanta Conservation Area

Sugar Creek State Forest

Tomey Park

Redman Conservation Area

Poosey Conservation Area

Garvesville Park

Twin Parks

Rusk Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
RICHLAND CREEK WILDERNESS
TYLER BEND VISITOR CENTER
The Tyler Bend Visitor Center is a must-visit point of interest in Arkansas for those interested in exploring the state's natural beauty. Located within the Buffalo National River park, the ...
COLLIER HOMESTEAD CISTERN
The Collier Homestead Cistern point of interest is a historical site located in the Ozark National Forest of Arkansas. This cistern was constructed in the early 1900s by the Collier ...
LAKE OUACHITA VISTA OVERLOOK
COLLIER HOMESTEAD HOUSE
The Collier Homestead House is a must-see point of interest located in the Ozark National Forest of Arkansas. The homestead was built in the early 1900s and has been preserved ...
COLLIER HOMESTEAD BARN
The Collier Homestead Barn in Arkansas is a must-visit point of interest for any nature lover or history buff visiting the state's national parks. This iconic barn is a testament ...
HURRICANE CREEK WILDERNESS
UPPER BUFFALO WILDERNESS AREA
COLLIER HOMESTEAD SMOKEHOUSE
The Collier Homestead Smokehouse is a must-see point of interest in Arkansas's national parks. Visitors can experience a glimpse of early Arkansas life by seeing an authentic smokehouse, which was ...
EAST FORK WILDERNESS

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