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Middle Fork Little Red River

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Arkansas, United States

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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Pumpkinseed x green sunfish

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Walleye

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Rainbow trout

14 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Middle Fork Little Red River is a stream located in Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Van Buren County, Arkansas. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Spotted bass, and Brown trout.

Location

35°38′23.1″N 92°12′57.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Middle Fork Little Red River, AR

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Arkansas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Rainbow trout

Rainbow trout

Regulation boundaryArkansas State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Required licenses
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.
Additional information
As of October 16: The proclamation calls for catch-and-release of all trout in the 45 miles of tailwater below Bull Shoals Dam to the White River's confluence with the North Fork River (specifically to the boat ramp at Norfork Access), as well as catch-and-release only on the entirety of the Norfork Dam tailwater. The trout waters below the White River-North Fork River confluence, from the Norfork Access boat ramp to the Highway 58 bridge at Guion, will have a two-trout-only limit with normal length and daily limits (only one trout over 14 inches). Tackle restrictions for the regular Bull Shoals and Rim Shoals catch-and-release areas on the White and the usual Norfork catch-and-release area still apply (artificial tackle only, and barbless hooks). Under the order, anglers in those two tailwaters may keep two trout up to 14 inches in length and must release all other caught trout. More updates on this, please see here. For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Location specific information
Greers Ferry LakeLargemouth and smallmouth bass must be 12 inches or longer to keep. Smallmouth bass daily limit is 6. Walleye less than 14 inches in length must be released immediately in Greers Ferry and its tributaries. No limit on white bass for Greers Ferry Lake and its tributaries. Legal to spearfish in season. Spearfishing season for game fish is open June 15 - March 15, sunrise to sunset.
Season open: year-round
Spotted bass

Spotted bass

Regulation boundaryArkansas State Waters
Bag limit10

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season. For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Micropterus punctulatus
Location specific information
Greers Ferry LakeLargemouth and smallmouth bass must be 12 inches or longer to keep. Smallmouth bass daily limit is 6. Walleye less than 14 inches in length must be released immediately in Greers Ferry and its tributaries. No limit on white bass for Greers Ferry Lake and its tributaries. Legal to spearfish in season. Spearfishing season for game fish is open June 15 - March 15, sunrise to sunset.
Season open: year-round
Brown trout

Brown trout

Regulation boundaryArkansas State Waters
Bag limit2

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Required licenses
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.
Additional information
No size limit. No closed season. For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Salmo trutta
Location specific information
Greers Ferry LakeLargemouth and smallmouth bass must be 12 inches or longer to keep. Smallmouth bass daily limit is 6. Walleye less than 14 inches in length must be released immediately in Greers Ferry and its tributaries. No limit on white bass for Greers Ferry Lake and its tributaries. Legal to spearfish in season. Spearfishing season for game fish is open June 15 - March 15, sunrise to sunset.
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39.9 miles away

Hattieville

40.0 miles away

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FAQ about Middle Fork Little Red River fishing

📍 Where is the Middle Fork Little Red River located?
the Middle Fork Little Red River is a stream located in Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Van Buren County, Arkansas. Its coordinates are:
35°38′23.1″N 92°12′57.2″W
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🎣 Where on the Middle Fork Little Red River is it best to fish?
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🐟 What species are in the Middle Fork Little Red River?
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📢 What are the latest Middle Fork Little Red River fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Middle Fork Little Red River?

Fishing in Arkansas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, short-term, and combination options, available online and at authorized vendors.

In Arkansas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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