Arkansas
Strawberry River near Poughkeepsie
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
- Not available
- Gage Height
- 1.15 ft
- Water Temperature
- 84.4 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07074000 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
Loading readings from the past 7 days…
Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
Better Nearby Options
Checking nearby StrikeTracks waters…
Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
Changing Conditions Advisory
Loading advisory…
Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
79°F
Feels like
83°F
Wind
3 mph NW
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 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 11 AM
Clear
Temp 97°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 3 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 103°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 95°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 87°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 103°F / Low 75°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 103°F / Low 79°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 93°F / Low 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Clear
High 104°F / Low 68°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
Historical Flow
Loading historical flow…
Fishing Overview
Strawberry River near Poughkeepsie, Arkansas. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00065). Live discharge 00060 is not claimed. This is an Ozark warmwater reach, not a trout tailwater.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Strawberry 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 Strawberry River near Poughkeepsie is an Ozark flowing-water smallmouth and warmwater fishery. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 07074000 using live water temperature and stage. Live discharge is not claimed. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
AGFC Ozark Zone flowing-water smallmouth fishery. USGS 07074000 live 00010 without live 00060.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Ozark gravel-bed river at Poughkeepsie, Sharp County, tributary to the Black River system.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing follows AGFC flowing-water rules. Catalog coordinates are USGS 07074000.
Stocking information
AGFC does not present this pin as a trout tailwater. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
AGFC Ozark Zone flowing-water smallmouth rules apply unless a later named exception is posted. 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
Sharp, 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
Sharp
Management Category
Ozark warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Strawberry River near Poughkeepsie
Regulation Summary
Strawberry River near Poughkeepsie: AGFC flowing-water rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
Loading access and regulations…
