Maps Map of Eleven Point River Seasons Because of its numerous springs, the Eleven Point is a year-round stream. However, when the river is up and charging southward, all but the most experienced canoeists should stay on the bank. Although farmland borders the Eleven Point throughout most of its Arkansas length, the heavy growth along the banks tends to conceal the signs of civilization and to give the floater the sense of being miles from anywhere. Black gum, sycamore, bois d'arc, oak, sweet gum, willow, walnut and river birch are found in this lush growth. Wildflower displays are frequent and a special treat of the Eleven Point.
Herons often stand sentinel in quiet reaches of the stream.
And, on hot summer days, the Eleven Point makes a delightful swimming hole because of its spring-fed coolness. The Eleven Point's gravelled path is an ideal spawning ground for smallmouth bass. While an occasional three or four-pounder is taken, most will weigh from one to two pounds. Even so, the number of smallmouths in the river is phenomenal, and it's not unheard of to haul in a pair of smallmouths on a single crank-bait. When the water is clear, minnow-replica crankbaits on fairly light line are recommended.