41 public waters in the Ouachita Mountains region — 1 lakes/reservoirs and 40 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Arkansas licence.
See every public fishing venue in Arkansas on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lake Ouachita (40,000 ac) west of Hot Springs — the largest lake entirely in Arkansas and one of the cleanest in the country, ringed by the Ouachita National Forest with 200 islands. Largemouth, spotted and a few Smallmouth Bass, a strong striped-bass and hybrid fishery, White Bass, Crappie, Bream, and channel and Flathead Catfish.
In Union, Ouachita, Montgomery and 3 more counties in Arkansas, Ouachita River is a 577 km river or creek. A Ouachita Mountains river (the upper Ouachita, Caddo, Little Missouri above the lake, Cossatot, Saline forks, Antoine) — smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Rock Bass, Longear Sunfish, and channel and Flathead Catfish in clear, rocky, shoal-and-pool water. The Cossatot ('skull crusher') is also Arkansas's whitewater river.
Little Missouri River (212 km) flows through Pike, Clark, Nevada and 3 more counties in Arkansas. An Arkansas Trout tailwater — the cold, dam-controlled White River below Bull Shoals, the North Fork below Norfork, the Little Red below Greers Ferry, and the Little Missouri below Narrows Dam. Trophy Brown Trout (the 40 lb 4 oz world record came from the Little Red), stocked and holdover rainbows, cutthroat and Brook Trout, plus Walleye. Sudden generation-driven flows.
In Clark, Montgomery, Pike and 1 more county in Arkansas, Caddo River is a 87 km river or creek. A Ouachita Mountains river (the upper Ouachita, Caddo, Little Missouri above the lake, Cossatot, Saline forks, Antoine) — smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Rock Bass, Longear Sunfish, and channel and Flathead Catfish in clear, rocky, shoal-and-pool water. The Cossatot ('skull crusher') is also Arkansas's whitewater river.
South Fork Ouachita River (39 km) flows through Montgomery and Garland Counties, Arkansas. A Ouachita Mountains river (the upper Ouachita, Caddo, Little Missouri above the lake, Cossatot, Saline forks, Antoine) — smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Rock Bass, Longear Sunfish, and channel and Flathead Catfish in clear, rocky, shoal-and-pool water. The Cossatot ('skull crusher') is also Arkansas's whitewater river.
Irons Fork runs 47 km through Yell, Montgomery and Garland Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Montgomery and Garland Counties, Arkansas, Mazarn Creek is a 27 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Scott and Montgomery Counties, Arkansas — Mill Creek is a 24 km stream: An Arkansas Trout tailwater — the cold, dam-controlled White River below Bull Shoals, the North Fork below Norfork, the Little Red below Greers Ferry, and the Little Missouri below Narrows Dam. Trophy Brown Trout (the 40 lb 4 oz world record came from the Little Red), stocked and holdover rainbows, cutthroat and Brook Trout, plus Walleye. Sudden generation-driven flows.
South Fork Caddo River (14 km) flows through Montgomery County, Arkansas. A Ouachita Mountains river (the upper Ouachita, Caddo, Little Missouri above the lake, Cossatot, Saline forks, Antoine) — smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Rock Bass, Longear Sunfish, and channel and Flathead Catfish in clear, rocky, shoal-and-pool water. The Cossatot ('skull crusher') is also Arkansas's whitewater river.
In Polk and Montgomery Counties, Arkansas, Long Creek is a 16 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Montgomery County, Arkansas, Collier Creek is a 14 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Pike and Montgomery Counties, Arkansas — Self Creek is a 14 km stream: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Montgomery County, Arkansas — Lick Creek is a 12 km stream: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Montgomery, Clark and Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas — Sugarloaf Creek is a 13 km stream: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Polk and Montgomery Counties, Arkansas, Blaylock Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Muddy Creek runs 13 km through Montgomery and Yell Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Walnut Creek (12 km) flows through Garland and Montgomery Counties, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Montgomery County, Arkansas, Rainy Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Kates Creek runs 12 km through Montgomery and Polk Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Montgomery County, Arkansas, Hole in the Ground Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Little Blocker Creek (11 km) flows through Pike and Montgomery Counties, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Montgomery County, Arkansas — Twin Creek is a 11 km stream: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Meyers Creek runs 11 km through Garland and Montgomery Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Montgomery County, Arkansas, Montgomery Creek is a 6 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Montgomery County, Arkansas, Little Brushy Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Swindle Creek (10 km) flows through Montgomery County, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Big Brushy Creek runs 11 km through Montgomery and Scott Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Brier Creek runs 9 km through Montgomery and Polk Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Bolan Creek runs 10 km through Montgomery County, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Huddleston Creek (6 km) flows through Montgomery County, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Montgomery and Yell Counties, Arkansas, Fiddlers Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Waterfork Creek runs 9 km through Montgomery County, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Polk and Montgomery Counties, Arkansas, Straight Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Montgomery County, Arkansas — North Fork South Fork Ouachita River is a 9 km stream: A Ouachita Mountains river (the upper Ouachita, Caddo, Little Missouri above the lake, Cossatot, Saline forks, Antoine) — smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Rock Bass, Longear Sunfish, and channel and Flathead Catfish in clear, rocky, shoal-and-pool water. The Cossatot ('skull crusher') is also Arkansas's whitewater river.
Shirley Creek (9 km) flows through Montgomery County, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Mud Lick Creek runs 9 km through Montgomery and Pike Counties, Arkansas: A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Crooked Creek (9 km) flows through Montgomery County, Arkansas. An Ozark smallmouth river (Crooked Creek, the upper War Eagle, the Kings, the Mulberry, Big Piney Creek, the Illinois, Lee Creek) — clear, gravel-bottomed, bluff-lined water full of Smallmouth Bass ('brown bass'), spotted and Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass ('Goggle-Eye'), and Longear Sunfish. Crooked Creek and the Kings are the state's premier smallmouth floats.
Viles Branch (8 km) flows through Polk, Howard, Pike and 1 more county in Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Smith Creek (7 km) flows through Montgomery County, Arkansas. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Montgomery County, Arkansas, Hackberry Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
In Montgomery County, Arkansas, East Fork Twin Creek is a 7 km river or creek. A warmwater Arkansas river or large creek — largemouth, spotted and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bream and Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Gar, and channel and Flathead Catfish. Wade, paddle or fish from the bank at AGFC access sites and bridges.
Across its mapped waters, Montgomery County holds 22 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Longear Sunfish, White Bass and Bluegill.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Arkansas map Join PiscaMapsOne Arkansas Game & Fish Commission fishing licence covers every public water in the state — the resident annual Fisheries Conservation licence is about $11, the non-resident annual about $50, with non-resident 3-day and 7-day trip licences sold. A ~$10 trout permit (resident and non-resident, no age exemption) is required to fish for or keep trout anywhere, including the White, North Fork and Little Red tailwaters. Arkansas residents 65 and older buy a low-cost lifetime licence; residents born before 1 January 1933 and disabled residents fish free. Buy at agfc.com.