Current River
Current River
- Boat Ramps
- 4
- Access Points
- 7
- Species
- 39
The Current River flows through southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, offering anglers a remarkable variety of fishing opportunities in crystal-clear, spring-fed waters. In its upper reaches, the Current provides a classic trout environment, while downstream it transitions into one of the nation's finest smallmouth bass streams. The river is known for its spectacular scenery, pristine water quality, and diverse fish population. The Current River is part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, making it not only a productive fishery but also a beautiful natural setting to enjoy while fishing.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Current River and what's needed to catch them.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Walleye
Sander vitreus
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Alligator Gar
Atractosteus spatula
Bigmouth Buffalo
Ictiobus cyprinellus
Black Bullhead
Ameiurus melas
Black Redhorse
Moxostoma duquesnei
Blue Sucker
Cycleptus elongatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens
Golden Redhorse
Moxostoma erythrurum
Grass Pickerel
Esox americanus
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Longear Sunfish
Lepomis megalotis
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Northern Hogsucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Orangespotted Sunfish
Lepomis humilis
Redspotted Sunfish
Lepomis miniatus
River Redhorse
Moxostoma carinatum
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Shadow Bass
Ambloplites ariommus
Shorthead Redhorse Sucker
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Shortnose Gar
Lepisosteus platostomus
Silver Redhorse
Moxostoma anisurum
Skipjack Herring
Alosa chrysochloris
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Spotted Gar
Lepisosteus oculatus
Spotted Sucker
Minytrema melanops
Spotted Sunfish
Lepomis punctatus
Warmouth Sunfish
Lepomis gulosus
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Current 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 Current 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.
Missouri licenses and regulations
Missouri 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.
Missouri Fishing License
Residents of Missouri 65 years old and older are not required to purchase a fishing license. Non -Residents 16 years old and older must purchase a non-resident license. Anglers 15 years old and younger are not required to purchase a license regardless of residency.
Missouri 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.
Missouri Stream Access Laws
In Missouri, waterways navigable in fact, or with a long history of use, and the capability of commercial and recreational transport are open to the public. The state asserts a public trust doctrine, allowing recreation, streambed access, right to portage and other incidents of navigation, regardless of ownership.
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Current River at Van Buren, MO
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Fishing spots
- Jerktail Boat Ramp
- Two Rivers Access Boat Ramp
- T. L. Wright Memorial Access Boat Ramp
- Van Buren Riverfront Park Boat Ramp
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- Rocky Creek Conservation Area Access
- Van Buren Riverfront Park Access
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