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Little River

Boat Ramps
10
Access Points
10
Species
36

Little River in Hempstead County, Arkansas is a 597-acre bottomland hardwood area managed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as a Wildlife Management Area. This remote location is accessible only by boat from the Little River north of Fulton, creating a unique fishing environment characterized by often-flooded bottomland hardwoods. The area is primarily focused on wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities, with fishing available in the Little River itself, though recreational opportunities are limited due to the area's inaccessibility. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission acquired this property from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1991, and it now serves as both a wildlife habitat preserve and public recreation area within Zone 417.


Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Little River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Little River

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Arkansas licenses and regulations

Arkansas Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Arkansas Fishing License

If you are 16 or older, you must carry a valid fishing license to take or attempt to take aquatic wildlife in Arkansas, unless you are fishing in a licensed “put-and-take” pay lake. A trout permit is required to fish for trout in certain waters (tailwaters below Beaver Lake, Bull Shoals Lake, Norfork Lake, Greers Ferry Lake, Lake Greeson or east of Highway 59 on Spavinaw Creek) or to keep trout from any Arkansas waters.

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Arkansas Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Arkansas Stream Access Laws

If a waterway can carry a small boat for six months out of the year, it is considered navigable and available for public use. This includes streambed access up to the high water mark. However, access to the waterway through private land is not guaranteed.

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Take Little River with you

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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Little River blw Lukfata Creek, nr Idabel, OK

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