FishCondishLittle Red River, AR Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Little Red River, AR fishing report
The Little Red River tailwater below Greers Ferry Dam is best known as one of the top trophy brown and rainbow trout fisheries in the South, but there's more here than most visiting anglers expect. Trout fishing stays productive year-round thanks to the cold, consistent releases from the dam, with bigger browns moving shallow and feeding aggressively during fall spawning runs. Smallmouth bass hold in the rockier stretches and respond well when water warms through late spring and summer. Walleye and chain pickerel lurk near deeper undercuts and woody cover, catfish stack in the slower tailouts, and panfish fill in the calmer backwater pockets.
Flow from the dam dictates everything on this river. When generators are running, trout push toward the edges and behind current seams — midsize streamers, woolly buggers, and egg patterns outperform lighter nymphs in heavier flow, while low-generation periods are prime time for dry flies and small soft hackles drifted through the riffles. Smallmouth respond to crawfish-imitating crankbaits and tube jigs worked along gravel bars and ledges. Walleye and pickerel both favor low-light windows — hit the deeper bend pools at dawn with slow-rolled swimbaits. Water temperature in the mid-to-upper 40s activates the best trout feeding, while temperatures climbing into the 60s signal peak smallmouth action.
Little Red River, AR river flow
The closest active USGS gauge to Little Red River, AR is Little Red River near Dewey, AR (site 07076517), about 7.7 miles away. It drains roughly 1,340 square miles. Flow is the single best predictor of where fish sit in moving water, so it is worth knowing what normal looks like before you read today's number.
In July, this gauge typically runs about 1,640 cfs.
| Month | Median flow |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1,580 cfs |
| Feb | 2,720 cfs |
| Mar | 3,170 cfs |
| Apr | 2,755 cfs |
| May | 2,870 cfs |
| Jun | 2,595 cfs |
| Jul | 1,640 cfs |
| Aug | 1,220 cfs |
| Sep | 521 cfs |
| Oct | 394 cfs |
| Nov | 266 cfs |
| Dec | 708 cfs |
Median flow from the USGS daily-statistics record. For the live flow, gage height, water temperature, and today's fishing score, open the Little Red River, AR dashboard.
What's biting near Little Red River, AR
The species most likely to be feeding the trophy trout tailwater below Greers Ferry Dam: largemouth and smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, chain pickerel, catfish, and panfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Little Red River, AR and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Little Red River, AR fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Little Red River, AR?
The species bite forecast for Little Red River, AR covers what's likely feeding there, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, chain pickerel, catfish, and panfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Little Red River, AR?
Dawn and dusk are usually the most productive windows on the trophy trout tailwater below Greers Ferry Dam, particularly when the barometric pressure is steady or falling. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Little Red River, AR?
Spring and fall are typically strongest on the trophy trout tailwater below Greers Ferry Dam as water temperatures sit in the productive range, with summer fishing best early and late in the day. It varies year to year, so check the live conditions before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Little Red River, AR?
FishCondish combines wind, water level, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Little Red River, AR, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Little Red River, AR
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: