Arkansas
Little Red River near Dewey
Current River Rating
Fair · 61
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Saturday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 2610 CFS
- Gage Height
- 7.86 ft
- Water Temperature
- 57.7 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07076517 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
79°F
Feels like
84°F
Wind
1 mph NW
Wind gust
1 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 79°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 11 AM
Clear
Temp 98°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Sat 3 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 96°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 91°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 87°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 103°F / Low 77°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.30 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 103°F / Low 80°F
Chance 31%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 99°F / Low 71°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Clear
High 102°F / Low 71°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 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
Little Red River near Dewey, Arkansas, on the AGFC Greers Ferry tailwater. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065). USGS 07076517 is the live Dewey reach. USGS 07076000 at Heber Springs had stale 00010 (last IV 2026-08-22) and dead 00060 (1987) and is not substituted as this identity.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Little Red 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 Greers Ferry tailwater on the Little Red River is AGFC's central Arkansas trout water, including a wild brown-trout population. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from the live Dewey station 07076517. This is not Greers Ferry Lake and is not a silent Heber Springs 07076000 remap. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
AGFC Greers Ferry Tailwater established wild brown trout. USGS 07076517 live 00010. Not remapped onto stale Heber Springs 07076000.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
AGFC Greers Ferry Tailwater stocked rainbow trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Cold Little Red River tailwater downstream of Greers Ferry Dam. Dewey is inside AGFC's ~30-mile tailwater, distinct from the reservoir and from the currently stale Heber Springs 07076000 pin.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public trout fishing is documented by AGFC Greers Ferry Tailwater pages. Catalog coordinates are USGS 07076517 near Dewey.
Stocking information
AGFC stocks rainbow trout; brown trout have an established wild population on this tailwater. Confirm current official stocking and emergency harvest notices.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Official sources
AGFC trout-water rules apply on the Greers Ferry / Little Red tailwater. 2026 emergency limits: two trout, both under 14 inches, until further notice. Confirm current official regulations. Generation is a wading hazard. Do not treat 07076000 as this destination.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
White, 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
White
Management Category
AGFC year-round trout tailwater
Regulation Scope
Little Red River Greers Ferry tailwater at Dewey
Regulation Summary
Greers Ferry Tailwater (Little Red River): AGFC trout-water rules plus current emergency harvest limits. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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