Arkansas
Cossatot River near Vandervoort
Location Snapshot
Cossatot River near Vandervoort is an Ouachita Mountain river in southwest Arkansas with clear rocky runs, pools, and boulder-strewn channel habitat. Smallmouth bass are the defining sport fish in this free-flowing upland river.
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
Tuesday, 5:00 PM–8:00 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.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 3.23 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.82 ft
- Water Temperature
- 57.4 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07340300 · 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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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
49°F
Feels like
43°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:45 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
Tue 7 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 52°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 82°F / Low 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 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 Cossatot River near Vandervoort.
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
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- 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
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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