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I really enjoyed your video. I was 8 years old when the bridge collapsed. The bridge fell in 1989. My family and I were on the bridge when the church group got there and we left before they got it going.
I may have passed you then, I had been fishing there most of the day and came out of the water as they arrived. I remember it was mostly teenage kids and a few adults who passed my truck as I removed my waders. I watched them all go out onto the bridge as I drove off. When I got home and turned on the TV, the news did a special break-in talking about it. As I remember they had started generating and the water was coming up that's why I had to stop fishing which made rescuing them even harder. It was a sad day for sure and one I think about every time I'm there.
I've been goin to pangburn and Heber every Thanksgiving from Texas on the gulf coast since 2013 with my wife to visit her mom and dad I'll be headed there again this weekend I've never fished in Arkansas but I've really been wanting to but wasn't sure where to fish the river at but now I do thank you so much for making this video an I'm glad I came across it. Tight lines from Texas
Thanks as always for watching and Collins Creek is perfect for kids. The fishing is probably a little better closer to the river but it’s a nice low stress hike for kids.
Awesome!, glad you found it helpful. Hopefully a month from now the weather will be perfect, let me know if you need any last minute info about the area. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Happy to share and Utah is a beautiful place. My wife and I stayed in Park City for a week last summer. Sadly I didn’t get to fish at all, may hit you up in the future for some info. Good luck today!
Love the videos! The LRR is one of our favorite places to go! Headed up this week ready for some river therapy! Found a great little cabin a few years ago off Ferguson Rd. The fishing off the dock is some of the best I've ever done. Caught several brown and tons of rainbows. Always looking for new information! Thank you!
Excellent informational video. I always fish the White River near the park and Norfork near the dam. I've wanted tk fish here but never have. I will definately be giving these spots a try. Thanks
Enjoyed this video. I plan to go to the very place you have detailed in a great information video. Heber Springs. I had no ideal about the local criteria or what to expect from the area. I was a bit hesitant to just up and go with no knowledge of the area but after watching your video I am much more inclined to go cause I feel now like I know where to fish without trouble from locals. Thanks for your efforts to help us from out of state.
You're welcome and you will find the locals not only in Heber Springs but all of Arkansas are very friendly when it comes to fishing so no trouble to be had. When you start planning your trip let me know if I can help or if you have more questions. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Thank you for such a great informative video. I'm headed up from Florida the 2nd week in Dec. to fish C&R season in the Missouri trout parks. I'm hoping to make a one day side trip on my way up to fish the Little Red. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. Great video.
Definitely come back and give it another shot, late Summer or Early Fall can be a good time. We have had a ton of rain in the state so far this year and generation has been around the clock at times making it impossible to wade fish. Thanks for watching and the comment!
I have fished around JFK park for 40+ years and still go for a picnic by the river with my family after work. The old swinging bridge fell around the late 80’s early 90’s cause I was in the Navy on a aircraft carrier sailing the Mediterranean when my mom sent me a clipping from the newspaper, I walked across that bridge many times. I really enjoyed your video and hope to see you on the river sometime
Thanks Terry, it's a really beautiful part of the state that a lot of people overlook. I look forward to bumping into you, we can share some military stories, I was in the Army myself. Thanks again for watching, your service to our country🇺🇸 , and the comment
So looking at the Trout Fishing Regulations sign I have a few questions you might be able to answer...can you only fish with one fly? So no double nymph rigs?? Also, Can you change out Rod/reels so long as you are only USING one at a time??
No droppers or doubles in the catch and release areas but each area on the river is a little different. You can change out rods and reels as long as you are only fishing one, we had guys and some gals lining the banks like they were cat fishing out there with 2 or more rods at a time. We have had real problems through the years with people snagging Browns during the spawn and instead of breaking them off they played them to the point that the fish died. This is a link (see below) to the state reg and you will find The Little Red info on or around page 35-37. Hope this helps and thanks for watching. drive.google.com/file/d/1dY4p1aNMxr8LGOw_rYAM7VLwi_JP11Eu/view?pli=1
Is there a fly shop in the Heber. Springs area? My wife and I are heading up that way next week. Thanks for the info. Any tips for early April fishing?
Jay there is a local fly shop it's called the Ozark Angler 659 Wilburn Rd Heber Springs, AR 72543 (501)362-3597. I fish sow bugs and midges year round and have pretty good luck, the fly shop will have the colors you need. If you have not already made reservations you may want to wait if you are wade fishing only, the lake is about 2 feet above pool and the corp has been running a generator plus letting about 600 cfs through the flood gates around the clock for the last week. If you have a boat you will be fine but the river is not wadeable with that much water running. The Ark Game and Fish puts out a fishing report every Thursday with pretty accurate information, you can find it here www.agfc.com/en/news/category/fishing-report/ the Little Red will be under the Central Ark section. Good luck to you guys, thanks for watching and the comment!
In my experience, any water makes it un-wadable. They do not do min flow like on the White River so if they run water it's going to be at least 1 generator which is too much to wade. The lake is still about a foot and a half above the normal pool so my guess is they will keep running water all this week, but maybe you will get lucky and they will shut off some for the weekend but the corp and Southwest Power Pool does what's best for them first. Call the fly shop a day or two before you come up and they will shoot you straight, if the fishing is crap they will tell you. They have guides they work with but I'm not sure the rates for half or full day. On a side note if you read that fishing report I sent a link to do not believe the report from Fish 'N' Stuff that says the water is low and a little colored, I check every day because I want to fish as much as you do and they have been running water every day.
Thanks for the great video and info on this area! My brother-in-law and i will be there 6/21-6/23 staying at a cabin on the river. first time so glad for the info! Will call down and check the water release schedule a day before. We were planning on taking a canoe in case there are opportunities for it. Do you advise against using one down there with the water fluctuations? Also, have not fly fished much but will bring one. Mostly fish with ultra light spinning. :) thank you. Bob
You're welcome, I would definitely download the USACE Little App that will give you the most up to date info on water release. Once you have the app the two place you will want to look is the "Releases" and you will see Greers Ferry Dam listed that will tell you when the turned on or off. Also look at "SWAP Forecast" Greers Ferry is number 15 (you will see what I mean in the app) that will tell you when they plan to turn on and off. It's just listed by days of the week so make sure when you look at the day you check the date to make sure it's the right date and not the week before (again you will see what I mean inside the app). The do stick to that schedule pretty close sometimes they may turn on a few minutes earlier but for the most parts it correct. As far as a canoe goes that would depend on your skill level, the Red is not water water for sure but two units running is a lot of water and a fast float. I never recommend anchoring but you can paddle up and float fish back down through the long pools and of course wear a PFD. Give the fly rod a try but ultra light tackle can be just as much fun. Thanks for watching and good luck on your trip!
@@ArkansasFishingVideos Thanks for the info, Allen! Really looking forward to our trip. we are staying at a cabin very close to Swinging Bridge. We were supposed to be floating the Buffalo but the high temps made us reconsider! High temps much more tolerable in cold trout water! will let you know how we did! thanks again for sharing your expertise! Warmly, Bob Sloan
I believe the lake is still up from all the rain, so I would probably try down at the old swinging bridge because they are probably going to be running water. Depending on the water you may have to tight-line it. If not I would try trout magnets under a lite leader and cork. If you get lucky and they are not running water, try up at the dam near the pipes. Hope all that helps. Good luck and dress warm sounds like it's going to be a cold weekend.
There is a stretch of the river that is catch-and-release only but it is clearly marked with signs. But there is also a large part of the park where you can keep fish. More if it is catch and keep than not, hope that helps.
It’s never at the same time, they decided when they started and finish. This app gives you all the information you need usacelittlerock.mobapp.at look under the SWPA section. Just remember it’s just a forecast and subject to change which I have had happen in the past. Thanks for watching!
Great Video and info - Thanks. Plan to take kids (under 10) up to Little Red this weekend. Any suggestions one rigging up a spin cast reel? line, hook, bait?
Glad you found the video helpful. I would do 4lb test and you could pick up some power bait or Wal-Mart sales Trout Magnet kits that come in several different colors. I think they have one that comes with small corks as well. Thanks for watching and good luck!
I appreciate this video. Thank you so much for the information, imma be there early in the morning (July the 3rd) to test a new rod I bought. Any tips for fishing in July there?
I just looked at the app and they are running water until midnight tonight then shutting off until 9am tomorrow (but could be earlier), you should be able to wade in at the JFK for a few hours if you get there early. I always start with a sow bug of some sort in grey or cream color, I can almost always catch at least one with that combo. Just listen for the horn because the water comes up fast that close to the dam, so have an exit plan or path up the bank. Good luck and thanks for watching!
It is although I think the Corp has gone to an automated pay station that is located just passed that structure on the left. If you go to a lot of parks it's worth getting a yearly pass, you can find those at store.usgs.gov/pass . Thanks for watching and the comment
@@joerob3449 I believe there is or was a fee at the Damsite park, they had stopped it during COVID not sure if they are back to charging. That is the only spot in the video that may have a fee, Im an Army Veteran so it's free but to tell you the truth I'm not sure who goes around and checks it. I have had my lic and stamp checked while fishing there but never a day use fee which was $5.00. Hope that helps thanks for watching and the comment.
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I really enjoyed your video. I was 8 years old when the bridge collapsed. The bridge fell in 1989. My family and I were on the bridge when the church group got there and we left before they got it going.
I may have passed you then, I had been fishing there most of the day and came out of the water as they arrived. I remember it was mostly teenage kids and a few adults who passed my truck as I removed my waders. I watched them all go out onto the bridge as I drove off. When I got home and turned on the TV, the news did a special break-in talking about it. As I remember they had started generating and the water was coming up that's why I had to stop fishing which made rescuing them even harder. It was a sad day for sure and one I think about every time I'm there.
Excellent and informative video. Well done and very helpful!! Thank you.
You're welcome, glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video. Hope to see you post new content from the Little Red River!
I've been goin to pangburn and Heber every Thanksgiving from Texas on the gulf coast since 2013 with my wife to visit her mom and dad I'll be headed there again this weekend I've never fished in Arkansas but I've really been wanting to but wasn't sure where to fish the river at but now I do thank you so much for making this video an I'm glad I came across it. Tight lines from Texas
Great informative video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and the comment!
Just to clarify, the is a dam site campground, but it is on the lake. The campground in the video is actually John F Kennedy campground.
Thanks for that, sorry I wasn’t very clear in the video. Thanks for watching!
I’m taking notes for this weekend. I have never been to that creak before at the video start. Love the video
Thanks as always for watching and Collins Creek is perfect for kids. The fishing is probably a little better closer to the river but it’s a nice low stress hike for kids.
Thanks for the great video. It’s a beautiful place
Your welcome Rick, it really is a beautiful area with some good people. Glad you like the video, thanks for watching and the comment
Super helpful video! Thanks for taking the time to make it.
You're welcome, glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Going solo this weekend first time there. This video answered all my questions! Thanks for making it.
Awesome glad it help and good luck, there maybe some early Browns in Cow Shoals so be sure and try there. Thanks for watching the comment.
Coming to area for first time in about a month, great info
Awesome!, glad you found it helpful. Hopefully a month from now the weather will be perfect, let me know if you need any last minute info about the area. Thanks for watching and the comment.
A wealth of info! Thanks you for sharing! If you ever want to come to Utah and fish I’d be happy to help! Thanks again! Going to start at Libby today!
Happy to share and Utah is a beautiful place. My wife and I stayed in Park City for a week last summer. Sadly I didn’t get to fish at all, may hit you up in the future for some info. Good luck today!
Love the videos! The LRR is one of our favorite places to go! Headed up this week ready for some river therapy! Found a great little cabin a few years ago off Ferguson Rd. The fishing off the dock is some of the best I've ever done. Caught several brown and tons of rainbows. Always looking for new information! Thank you!
Sounds like you have a great spot on the Little Red and not much compares to river therapy, in my book. Thanks for watching and the comment.
@@ArkansasFishingVideos absolutely!!! Nothing compares!
awesome video man, very helpful and informative! thank you
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Excellent informational video. I always fish the White River near the park and Norfork near the dam. I've wanted tk fish here but never have. I will definately be giving these spots a try. Thanks
Awesome Kevin! glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Very helpful. Thanks 🙏
You are welcome, I appreciate you watching.
Enjoyed this video. I plan to go to the very place you have detailed in a great information video. Heber Springs. I had no ideal about the local criteria or what to expect from the area. I was a bit hesitant to just up and go with no knowledge of the area but after watching your video I am much more inclined to go cause I feel now like I know where to fish without trouble from locals. Thanks for your efforts to help us from out of state.
You're welcome and you will find the locals not only in Heber Springs but all of Arkansas are very friendly when it comes to fishing so no trouble to be had. When you start planning your trip let me know if I can help or if you have more questions. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Great information. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful Jeff, thanks for watching and the comment!
That is JFK park. Nice footage
Yep that’s the spot and one of my favorite spots in the state, glad you like the footage. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Thank you for such a great informative video. I'm headed up from Florida the 2nd week in Dec. to fish C&R season in the Missouri trout parks. I'm hoping to make a one day side trip on my way up to fish the Little Red. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. Great video.
You’re welcome, hopefully it will work out. Thanks for watching and good luck!
We fished there 3 years ago. Good video. We did not go well then. I want to try it again.
Definitely come back and give it another shot, late Summer or Early Fall can be a good time. We have had a ton of rain in the state so far this year and generation has been around the clock at times making it impossible to wade fish. Thanks for watching and the comment!
I have fished around JFK park for 40+ years and still go for a picnic by the river with my family after work. The old swinging bridge fell around the late 80’s early 90’s cause I was in the Navy on a aircraft carrier sailing the Mediterranean when my mom sent me a clipping from the newspaper, I walked across that bridge many times. I really enjoyed your video and hope to see you on the river sometime
Thanks Terry, it's a really beautiful part of the state that a lot of people overlook. I look forward to bumping into you, we can share some military stories, I was in the Army myself. Thanks again for watching, your service to our country🇺🇸 , and the comment
Where is the best place to put in to fish and take out
Great video
Thanks and thanks for watching and the comment!
Thank you so much for the information
You’re welcome Harry, glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and the comment.
jfk dam
rip collins park is open to all, i lived there and fished it weekly
Cool, wasn't aware of that. I was under the impression it was Dry Run Creek on the White. Thanks for the tip and for watching!
Good video.
Thanks, I apprecate you watching and the comment. I'm also a fan of the Trout Magnet!
So looking at the Trout Fishing Regulations sign I have a few questions you might be able to answer...can you only fish with one fly? So no double nymph rigs?? Also, Can you change out Rod/reels so long as you are only USING one at a time??
No droppers or doubles in the catch and release areas but each area on the river is a little different. You can change out rods and reels as long as you are only fishing one, we had guys and some gals lining the banks like they were cat fishing out there with 2 or more rods at a time. We have had real problems through the years with people snagging Browns during the spawn and instead of breaking them off they played them to the point that the fish died. This is a link (see below) to the state reg and you will find The Little Red info on or around page 35-37. Hope this helps and thanks for watching. drive.google.com/file/d/1dY4p1aNMxr8LGOw_rYAM7VLwi_JP11Eu/view?pli=1
Is there a fly shop in the Heber. Springs area? My wife and I are heading up that way next week. Thanks for the info. Any tips for early April fishing?
Jay there is a local fly shop it's called the Ozark Angler 659 Wilburn Rd
Heber Springs, AR 72543 (501)362-3597. I fish sow bugs and midges year round and have pretty good luck, the fly shop will have the colors you need. If you have not already made reservations you may want to wait if you are wade fishing only, the lake is about 2 feet above pool and the corp has been running a generator plus letting about 600 cfs through the flood gates around the clock for the last week. If you have a boat you will be fine but the river is not wadeable with that much water running. The Ark Game and Fish puts out a fishing report every Thursday with pretty accurate information, you can find it here www.agfc.com/en/news/category/fishing-report/ the Little Red will be under the Central Ark section. Good luck to you guys, thanks for watching and the comment!
@@ArkansasFishingVideos I saw that the flow would be steady from the dam. At what flow will I not be able to wade?
In my experience, any water makes it un-wadable. They do not do min flow like on the White River so if they run water it's going to be at least 1 generator which is too much to wade. The lake is still about a foot and a half above the normal pool so my guess is they will keep running water all this week, but maybe you will get lucky and they will shut off some for the weekend but the corp and Southwest Power Pool does what's best for them first. Call the fly shop a day or two before you come up and they will shoot you straight, if the fishing is crap they will tell you. They have guides they work with but I'm not sure the rates for half or full day. On a side note if you read that fishing report I sent a link to do not believe the report from Fish 'N' Stuff that says the water is low and a little colored, I check every day because I want to fish as much as you do and they have been running water every day.
Thanks for the great video and info on this area! My brother-in-law and i will be there 6/21-6/23 staying at a cabin on the river. first time so glad for the info! Will call down and check the water release schedule a day before. We were planning on taking a canoe in case there are opportunities for it. Do you advise against using one down there with the water fluctuations? Also, have not fly fished much but will bring one. Mostly fish with ultra light spinning. :) thank you. Bob
You're welcome, I would definitely download the USACE Little App that will give you the most up to date info on water release. Once you have the app the two place you will want to look is the "Releases" and you will see Greers Ferry Dam listed that will tell you when the turned on or off. Also look at "SWAP Forecast" Greers Ferry is number 15 (you will see what I mean in the app) that will tell you when they plan to turn on and off. It's just listed by days of the week so make sure when you look at the day you check the date to make sure it's the right date and not the week before (again you will see what I mean inside the app). The do stick to that schedule pretty close sometimes they may turn on a few minutes earlier but for the most parts it correct. As far as a canoe goes that would depend on your skill level, the Red is not water water for sure but two units running is a lot of water and a fast float. I never recommend anchoring but you can paddle up and float fish back down through the long pools and of course wear a PFD. Give the fly rod a try but ultra light tackle can be just as much fun. Thanks for watching and good luck on your trip!
@@ArkansasFishingVideos Thanks for the info, Allen! Really looking forward to our trip. we are staying at a cabin very close to Swinging Bridge. We were supposed to be floating the Buffalo but the high temps made us reconsider! High temps much more tolerable in cold trout water! will let you know how we did! thanks again for sharing your expertise! Warmly, Bob Sloan
Taking my wife out this weekend. We have never caught trout before. Any advice?
I believe the lake is still up from all the rain, so I would probably try down at the old swinging bridge because they are probably going to be running water. Depending on the water you may have to tight-line it. If not I would try trout magnets under a lite leader and cork. If you get lucky and they are not running water, try up at the dam near the pipes. Hope all that helps. Good luck and dress warm sounds like it's going to be a cold weekend.
The screenshot of the map and water times doesn’t work very well for me. Any chance I could find a copy of that?
Check out ozarkangler.com/blog they have a copy on there that maybe you can download and print.
This is JFK Park, not Dam Site. Thanks
That's correct Jay, sorry for the confusion. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Quick question on jfk park is it catch and release area or can i keep some trout if its not what are some areas that i can keep the trout
There is a stretch of the river that is catch-and-release only but it is clearly marked with signs. But there is also a large part of the park where you can keep fish. More if it is catch and keep than not, hope that helps.
@@ArkansasFishingVideos ok thank you very helpful
When do they usually turn off the water generation
It’s never at the same time, they decided when they started and finish. This app gives you all the information you need usacelittlerock.mobapp.at look under the SWPA section. Just remember it’s just a forecast and subject to change which I have had happen in the past. Thanks for watching!
@@ArkansasFishingVideos Thanks a lot!
Great Video and info - Thanks. Plan to take kids (under 10) up to Little Red this weekend. Any suggestions one rigging up a spin cast reel? line, hook, bait?
Glad you found the video helpful. I would do 4lb test and you could pick up some power bait or Wal-Mart sales Trout Magnet kits that come in several different colors. I think they have one that comes with small corks as well. Thanks for watching and good luck!
I appreciate this video. Thank you so much for the information, imma be there early in the morning (July the 3rd) to test a new rod I bought. Any tips for fishing in July there?
I just looked at the app and they are running water until midnight tonight then shutting off until 9am tomorrow (but could be earlier), you should be able to wade in at the JFK for a few hours if you get there early. I always start with a sow bug of some sort in grey or cream color, I can almost always catch at least one with that combo. Just listen for the horn because the water comes up fast that close to the dam, so have an exit plan or path up the bank. Good luck and thanks for watching!
When you come down Hatchery Rd there looks to be a booth to pay for access. Is that correct? Or is that for some other purpose?
It is although I think the Corp has gone to an automated pay station that is located just passed that structure on the left. If you go to a lot of parks it's worth getting a yearly pass, you can find those at store.usgs.gov/pass . Thanks for watching and the comment
Thanks for your videos do you have to get a pass to fish there off the bank
@@joerob3449 I believe there is or was a fee at the Damsite park, they had stopped it during COVID not sure if they are back to charging. That is the only spot in the video that may have a fee, Im an Army Veteran so it's free but to tell you the truth I'm not sure who goes around and checks it. I have had my lic and stamp checked while fishing there but never a day use fee which was $5.00. Hope that helps thanks for watching and the comment.