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Date	20-Apr-24
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Water Temperature

Conditions : Spring River: - Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said water levels are low at 220 cfs, 350 avg and water clarity is clear. The area is in bad need of some rain. Lack of rain has the river very low, creating some great Hopper dropper action, and possible dry fly action in the evening. With the clearer conditions, might have to use lighter tippet and smaller nymphs on tough days. The stocking for the summer season has ramped up with really nice sized bows being stocked at all locations. All of the campgrounds are open now offering more wade in options. This is the time to fish before the summer crowd starts up. Great time to chase smallies before the spawn but they will start spawning soon to create more wonderfull smallies for us to catch. Gonna be a good season for smallies and rock bass. The river is looking great just getting really low and warm to early in the year. River conditions can change with springtime thunderstorms. Reported by: Arkansas F& G

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About: - Emerging near the Missouri border in northcentral Arkansas, the Spring River has been described as the state's most dependable natural stream. Mammoth Spring, flowing at over nine million gallons of 58-degree water per hour, serves as the headwaters for the river and provides plenty of fresh water throughout the year. Trout and walleye fishing are rated tops, and floating between Mammoth Spring and Hardy is excellent for beginning and intermediate canoeists. Many areas of the upper Spring River are popular with fly fishermen. Outfitters and launch facilities are available along the Mammoth Spring-Hardy stretch (17 miles). The river is crystal-clear, with long pools and whitewater falls. The scenery is mostly hardwood forest with some rocky bluffs.

Access is from U.S. 63, which parallels much of the upper Spring River.

Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Brook Trout
Walleye

Misc Info: -

Spring River: (Ozark Zone Quality Stream) Smallmouth bass daily limit is two and each must be at least 14 inches long to keep.
	From mouth of Mammoth Spring to Many Islands Camp: Anglers may use no more than two fishing rods and must attend them at all times.
	Cold Springs Access: Handicapped accessible fishing pier is available.
	From Dam #1 to the mouth of Myatt Creek: Open to fishing with rod or pole only from 100 yards below the dam.