Arkansas
War Eagle Creek near Hindsville
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
Sunday, 6:00 PM–9:00 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
- 13.5 CFS
- Gage Height
- -0.07 ft
- Water Temperature
- 78.4 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07049000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
81°F
Feels like
86°F
Wind
4 mph SE
Wind gust
10 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:15 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 4 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 11 AM
Clear
Temp 94°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 3 PM
Clear
Temp 101°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 94°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 11 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 85°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 102°F / Low 75°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 100°F / Low 74°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 89°F / Low 67°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.17 in
Max gust 30 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Mostly clear
High 101°F / Low 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 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
War Eagle Creek near Hindsville, Arkansas. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065). This is the free-flowing creek, not Beaver Lake. AGFC 2026 Blue Ribbon Smallmouth Stream designation applies.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at War Eagle Creek.
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
War Eagle Creek is an AGFC Blue Ribbon smallmouth stream flowing toward Beaver Lake. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 07049000. This is not Beaver Lake and not the Beaver Dam tailwater. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
AGFC 2026 Blue Ribbon Smallmouth Stream and N1.01 War Eagle Creek black-bass daily limit. USGS 07049000.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Ozark tributary to Beaver Lake at Hindsville, Madison County.
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 07049000.
Stocking information
AGFC does not present this pin as a trout tailwater. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
AGFC 2026 Blue Ribbon Smallmouth Stream rules apply (one smallmouth per day, longer than 15 inches). N1.01 also lists a War Eagle Creek black-bass daily limit of 2. 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
Madison, 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
Madison
Management Category
Ozark Blue Ribbon smallmouth creek
Regulation Scope
War Eagle Creek near Hindsville
Regulation Summary
War Eagle Creek near Hindsville: AGFC Blue Ribbon smallmouth and named black-bass daily limit. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass
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