Arkansas
Buffalo River near Boxley
Location Snapshot
Buffalo River near Boxley is an upper Buffalo River reach in the Arkansas Ozarks, where clear, free-flowing water moves through gravel runs, pools, and steep valley terrain. Smallmouth bass are the defining sport fish, giving the Boxley reach a distinctly Ozark stream identity rather than a tailwater or reservoir fishery.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 100
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1.64 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.48 ft
- Water Temperature
- 59.2 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07055646 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
51°F
Feels like
48°F
Wind
2 mph S
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 3:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 9 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 5 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 50°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 51°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 80°F / Low 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Smallmouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the Buffalo River near Boxley.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Buffalo River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
- Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Newton, Arkansas
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Newton
Management Category
NPS free-flowing Ozark smallmouth river
Regulation Scope
Buffalo National River at Boxley.
Regulation Summary
Buffalo National River near Boxley: AGFC Blue Ribbon smallmouth rules plus NPS Buffalo fishing restrictions. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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