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We'll be driving to Arkansas in August for our summer vacation. We'll be taking our pop up, but haven't decided where to go yet. I know we'll be at Crater of Diamonds SP for our 0 year old daughter's sake, but that's just a day or two. Where would be a good place to find cooler weather and good fishing. I have no boat, but am contiplating taking my inflatable pontoon. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Cooler weather in august in Arkansas can be found just slightly north in Northwest Territories, Canada. But only the northern part.
I'm sure there is a reason for August, but I've never known what it is. I plan on driving way, WAY west with the wifey for vacation.....
Good luck. These guys here can seemingly catch fish anywhere, any time, regardless of weather, but good luck on getting 'em to give you GPS Coordinates. :D :D
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If you are at Murfreesboro already, you might try Dierks, Gillham, or even Millwood. Ouachita, Greeson, Degray all have motorized mosquitoes like Seadoos......
That murfreesboro area has the trouts if you into that sorta thing. "Indian say trout fun to catch but strong to eat and many small bones".
The Buffalo river would probably be good for some summer wading and small mouth fishing. Due to size restrictions and fishing pressure + slower growth rates of the hard pulling smallies catching supper won't be as easy unless you find somewhere back to your self but those goggle eyed perch aren't bad either and they get big enough to eat.
I guess I should add that I'm driving from Austin Texas, so "cooler weather" is relative. As long as it's cooler than here, we're ok.
I would go to Little Red below Greers Ferry , White River, or Spring River. They have cooloer water and it will be hot in August. Some of the feeder creeks and Spring River have fish along with the Trout.
Heber Springs .....lobo landing on tha lil red river...... nice cabins to rent and they have boats to rent.... cool water and lot's trout.....
What they said about the Little Red, 50-60 degree water will feel good in August.
From the bed to the shower from the shower to the fridge from the fridge to the recliner from recliner back to bed lol biggrin
Southfork Resort. Has a website. Mention my name, they'll treat you right. It's in far NE Ark (Saddle, AR)......good fishing, good fun.
It won't be, at least not enough to tell any perceivable difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manchacan
Since you are going to be bank or small boat fishing one of the rivers is probably going to be your best choice.
The Little Red was one I'd forgot about Nimrod had mentioned, great spot. We paid a guide years ago and we caught trout all day long. Now I'm not that crazy about eating those trouts but they are fun to catch and if you could find smallies they'd be even better.
I like to go to norfork lake near mt home. camp at bidwell point. always catch more than wife like to clean
X2 love it there!Quote:
Originally Posted by Buckrub
Great insight! Keep it coming. Thanks!