Arkansas
Ouachita River at Remmel Dam
Location Snapshot
Ouachita River at Remmel Dam is the Arkansas tailwater immediately below Remmel Dam and Lake Catherine. Smallmouth bass is the principal supported target.
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
Wednesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 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
- 315 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.82 ft
- Water Temperature
- 64.6 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07359002 · 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
46°F
Feels like
42°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:30 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 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 84°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Mostly clear
High 84°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 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
The Ouachita at Remmel Dam is the tailwater below Remmel Dam, grouped with the tailwaters below Blakely and Carpenter dams.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Ouachita 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
- Tailwater
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
Hot Spring, 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
Hot Spring
Management Category
Seasonal trout / warmwater tailwater
Regulation Scope
Ouachita River Remmel Dam tailwater.
Regulation Summary
Ouachita River at Remmel Dam: AGFC general fishing rules plus seasonal trout-permit rules when trout are stocked. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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