OUR RIVER
THE LITTLE RED RIVER
A remarkable Arkansas river shaped by cold water, wildlife, recreation, and the communities along its banks.
ABOUT THE RIVER
THE LITTLE RED RIVER
The Little Red River is one of Arkansas's most treasured waterways, known for its cold water and renowned trout fishery. The river also supports wildlife, outdoor recreation, local communities, and businesses that depend on a healthy river.RIVER HISTORY
How Greers Ferry Dam Changed the River
The Little Red River changed significantly with the construction of Greers Ferry Dam. Cold water released from Greers Ferry Lake created new conditions downstream and helped shape the trout fishery the river is known for today.TROUT FISHERY
A World-Class Trout Fishery
The Little Red River is widely known for its trout fishery. Maintaining a healthy fishery depends on more than stocking fish—it also depends on river flows, water temperature, spawning habitat, research, and long-term management.
RIVER HEALTH
A healthy Little Red depends on the relationship between water flow, temperature, habitat, water quality, spawning areas, and the wildlife that depends on the river. These conditions also affect the health and long-term sustainability of the trout fishery. LRRF specifically identifies water flows, habitat, water quality and conservation as priorities for the river.
What Keeps the River Healthy
RIVER CONDITIONS
Know the River Before You Go
Conditions on the Little Red can change as water moves through Greers Ferry Dam and downstream. Use the live information below to see current river flow, water level, water temperature, weather, and generation information.
