The Mulberry River is a fine fishing stream provided you're on it at the right time. In late spring and early summer, though, when things have calmed down somewhat, the river is an excellent choice when angling for smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass, and green, and longear sunfish. The potholes can be fished during drier months but getting to them may require some hiking up or down a slippery streambed. Services Available Supplies and overnight accommodations are available in Ozark, a city located about 15 miles south of the Highway 23 crossing. In addition, several outfitters are located on or near the river.
Campsites are also available in conjunction with a couple of the outfitting operations.
While much of the Mulberry River is within the boundaries of the Ozark National Forest, the stream frequently flows through private property, a good bit of which is posted. Visitors, therefore, are urged to take care not to abuse the rights of riparian property owners. Canoeists should also make a point of checking into local weather forecasts. A heavy rain can quickly transform the Mulberry into a rampaging torrent. Because of the chance for these sudden rises, visitors are advised that camping on islands and gravel bars is generally not recommended.