In the lower reaches just above Lake Ouachita, the spawning runs of white bass always attract large numbers of spring fishermen, and, as might be expected, this cool stream supports large numbers of green and longear sunfish. Anglers will also land an occasional walleye, largemouth bass, rock bass, catfish or bluegill. Services Available Supplies can be obtained in Pencil Bluff. Mount Ida, or more distant towns like Mena and Hot Springs. In addition to the Forest Service campgrounds along the river, the Corps of Engineers has developed numerous camping sites on Lake Ouachita.
Rental canoes are available in Pencil Bluff.
The Ouachita is the longest and largest river in the Ouachita Mountain region. Supplies, including rental canoes, are available in Malvern for this stretch. The newest recreation developments on the stream are found in extreme southern Arkansas where the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Corps of Engineers are constructing facilities within the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge. Work Outdoors at GORP Jobs Click Here. All rights reserved.