Arkansas
Strawberry River near Poughkeepsie
Location Snapshot
Strawberry River near Poughkeepsie is a north-central Arkansas Ozark river with gravel runs, pools, and wooded banks. Smallmouth bass are the principal sport fish, giving the river a classic Ozark warmwater-stream identity.
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, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
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
- 1.13 ft
- Water Temperature
- 61 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07074000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
73°F
Feels like
69°F
Wind
5 mph SE
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 19, 2026, 3:30 PM
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 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 9 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Tue 1 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 9 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 79°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 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 Strawberry River near Poughkeepsie.
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
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
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
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