Arkansas
Cossatot River near Vandervoort
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
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
Saturday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 2.58 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.8 ft
- Water Temperature
- 83.1 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07340300 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
77°F
Feels like
82°F
Wind
3 mph NE
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 2:45 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
Sat 3 AM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 11 AM
Clear
Temp 93°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 3 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 98°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 95°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 83°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Mostly clear
High 98°F / Low 74°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Showers
High 101°F / Low 77°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.09 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 101°F / Low 75°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 103°F / Low 73°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 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
Cossatot River near Vandervoort, Arkansas. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065). USGS 07340300 is the free-flowing Polk County reach, not Cossatot near DeQueen 07340500 and not a lake pin.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Cossatot 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
Fishery overview
The Cossatot is an Ouachita Mountain smallmouth river and AGFC Ouachita/Boston Zone Quality Stream. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 07340300. This is not DeGray Lake and not the Little River / Millwood system. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
AGFC N1.01 Ouachita/Boston Zone Quality Stream includes Cossatot River. USGS 07340300 live 00010.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Steep Ouachita Mountain free-flowing river at Vandervoort / Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented through Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area and AGFC flowing-water rules. Catalog coordinates are USGS 07340300.
Stocking information
AGFC does not present this reach as a trout tailwater. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
AGFC Ouachita/Boston Zone Quality Stream smallmouth rules apply (12-inch minimum, daily 2). Confirm current official regulations.
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
Polk, 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
Polk
Management Category
Ouachita Mountain smallmouth river
Regulation Scope
Cossatot River near Vandervoort
Regulation Summary
Cossatot River near Vandervoort: AGFC quality-stream smallmouth rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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