

Warm water fly fishing is an exciting challenge for any angler. On your stay at Buffalo National River, don't forget your fly rod because if you have never felt the pull of a smallmouth bass on the end of your fly line, you are missing out! When most people think of fly fishing, they think of a small, cold stream full of trout. Bait purchased from a licensed dealer is permitted.The possession or use of live or dead minnows or other bait fish is not permitted, unless the bait is harvested from the Buffalo River or its tributaries.Gigging, bowfishing, and snagging are permitted.Please refer to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Regulations for Flowing Waters (page 73 in the Arkansas Fishing Guidebook) for detailed rules pertaining to Buffalo National River.įisherman having a good day on the Buffalo River.Īccording to the Superintendent's Compendium ( 36 CFR §7.35 Buffalo National River SPECIAL REGULATIONS) only fishing by hook and line, with rod or line being closely attended, is allowed throughout Buffalo National River.


The Arkansas Fishing Guidebook is available online and at the Tyler Bend Visitor Center and Buffalo Point Ranger Station. For fishing information visit the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission website. Fishing is in accordance with state regulations a license is required for those sixteen years or older.įishing is permitted at Buffalo National River within the regulations established by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Rainbow and brown trout, introduced game species, have been found in the cold tailwaters of the White River near its confluence with the Buffalo. The Buffalo River has long been a favorite spot for smallmouth bass anglers. Of these, twelve species are considered game fish. At least fifty-nine different species of fish find a home at Buffalo National River. Buffalo National River is more than just a river.
