Ouachita National Forest Fishing Articles

Ouachita National Forest Guide: Fishing

This national forest offers more than 4,000 miles of fishing streams and 1,600 acres of stillwater fishing. Also, forest land borders two large Army Corps of Engineers’ lakes.
Stream anglers will love going for smallmouth bass on scenic clear mountain rivers such as the Ouachita and Caddo. Other desired species are Largemouth bass, bream, and catfish.
Enjoy superlative scenery and good fishing on the Little Missouri. Portions of the river are designated as both a federal wild and scenic river and a state natural and scenic waterway. Smallmouth bass is the most sought after fish.
Try 12 miles of the Glover River in the Oklahoma portion of the national forest. Cedar Lake is a good stillwater Sooner State fishery. It also has camping, hiking, and swimming.
Lake Hinkle, at 1,000 acres, is a state fishing lake partially within the bounds of the forest. Largemouth bass, bream, and catfish are present. Use Little Pines Campground as a base camp.

By Travel Expert: Johnny Molloy