Buffalo River
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01-Feb-24
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: Buffalo River: John Berry, angler and retired operator of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169), said Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are not fishing as well and water levels are low. With colder temperatures, the smallmouth bass are much less active. The most effective fly has been a tan and brown Clouser minnow. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. There are no dams on these streams. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. The water can rise very quickly. Reported by: Arkansas F&G |
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Nestled in the Ozarks, the Buffalo River
originates high in the Boston Mountains and is a tributary of the
White River.
The river was designated as a National River in 1972. Over its course, the
Buffalo drops steadily to its confluence with the White River. The gradient is
steep and the water is faster along the upper river, leveling and slowing as the
river runs its course. Relatively long, quiet stretches characterize the lower
two thirds of the Buffalo.
Fishing the Buffalo
The Buffalo is a favorite with anglers. Long
pools provide excellent water for fishing. The Buffalo and its tributaries
comprise one of the nation s richest areas in total number of fish species. The
biggest attraction here is the smallmouth bass. Anglers also go after largemouth
and spotted bass, catfish, goggle-eye (rockbass), and a variety of other panfish.
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