Originally posted by: Justin Freeman on 7/11/2007 9:22:02 AM

Yesterday I was a bit bored and with all the rain decided not to go fishing. Instead I reviewed the US Forest service Ouachita National Forest Recreation Area Directory and comprised a list of the fishing opportunities as listed in the directory (the directory also includes wilderness, hiking, camping, etc).

download the original pdf here: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ouachita/maps/

Public fishing opportunities in the
Ouachita National Forests
From the US Forest Service Ouachita National Forest Recreation Directory
Revised June 2005

Arkansas
ALBERT PIKE:
Natural pool in Little Missouri River. Camping (54 units--8 with electric and water hookups), swimming, flush toilets, drinking water, warm showers, fishing, hiking, Trail head for Little Missouri and Eagle Rock Loop Trails. Trail upstream to Little Missouri Falls (6.2 miles) and downstream to scenic “Winding Stairs Area” (4.5 miles). U.S. fee area. Take Arkansas Hwy. 84 west of Glenwood, AR; turn north on Arkansas Hwy. 369 at Langley, AR for 6 miles. CADDO RANGER DISTRICT
BIG BRUSHY:
Attractive wooded setting on stream bank. Camping (9 units, 6 accessible), accessible picnic shelter, playground, vault toilet, fishing, loop trail, and access to Ouachita National Recreation Trail. Six miles northwest of Pencil Bluff, AR on .S. 270. MENA-ODEN RANGER DISTRICT
CAMP CLEARFORK:
Rustic descendent of the Civilian Conservation Corps days. Small scenic lake. Residential group-use camp available or general public use, family reunions, civic and church groups, scouts, universities, and other large meetings. Facilities: accessible dining hall, staff cabins for 5 to 6 people (3 units, 1 accessible), recreation building, flush toilet and showers. dorm cabins for 10 people (6 units), softball field, swimming, canoeing, accessible fishing pier and 1/2 mile hiking trail. U.S. fee area: 30-day minimum advance reservations; reservation fee (nonrefundable); daily fee for dining hall, dorm cabins, staff cabins. Call or write Womble Ranger District listed on back page for reservations and fee rates. Twenty miles west of Hot Springs, AR on U.S. 270. WOMBLE RANGER DISTRICT
CHARLTON:
Wooded area along banks of picturesque Walnut Creek. Camping (58 units plus group facilities, 21 units with electric and water hookups, 10 units with electric, water, and sewer hookups), accessible hot showers and flush toilets, swimming, hiking, drinking water, fishing, amphitheater, interpretive trail, playground, and 4 mile hiking trail. U.S. fee area. Twenty miles west of Hot Springs, AR on U.S. 270. WOMBLE RANGER DISTRICT
JACK CREEK:
Natural pool in Sugar Creek, scenic overlooks, rugged rock bluffs. Camping (5 units), picnicking, swimming, horse- shoe pit, accessible vault toilet, picnic shelter, fishing, 1/2 mile scenic loop trail, 4 mile trail connects to Dry Creek Wilderness, 3-1/2 mile trail connects to Knoppers Ford. Take Arkansas Hwy. 23 south from Booneville, AR for 2 miles; turn left (east) on Arkansas Hwy. 116 for 1 mile; then south at sign on paved County Road for 4 miles; then 1 mile south on Forest Service Road 19; turn left (east) on Forest Service Road 141 for 1 mile. COLD SPRINGS RANGER DISTRICT
KNOPPERS FORD:
Natural pools in Sugar Creek. Camping (6 units), picnicking, swimming, horse-shoe pit, vault toilet, fishing, 3-1/2 mile trail connects to Jack Creek. Equestrian use from October 1-May 1. U.S. fee area. Take Arkansas Hwy. 23 south from Booneville, AR for 2 miles; turn left (east) on Arkansas Hwy. 116 for 1 mile; then south at sign on paved County Road for 4 miles; then 3 miles south on Forest Service Road 19 (gravel). COLD SPRINGS RANGER DISTRICT
LAKE SYLVIA:
Beautiful 16-acre lake nestled in the mountains. Camping (27 units plus group facilities), swimming, picnicking, accessible flush toilet, drinking water, dump station, showers, fishing, hiking, amphitheater, 2 interpretive trails (1 accessible). No motors allowed on lake. U.S. fee area. Take Arkansas Hwy. 9 south from Perryville, AR for 9 miles; turn right (southwest) at sign on Arkansas Hwy. 324 for 4 miles. JESSIEVILLE-WINONA RANGER DISTRICT
LITTLE MISSOURI FALLS:
Forested picnic area, with trail leading to waterfall overlook. Picnicking (6 units--2 being accessible), hiking, vault toilet, fishing, trailhead for Little Missouri and Eagle Rock Loop Trails. Trail downstream to Albert Pike Recreation area (6.2 miles). Take Arkansas Hwy. 84 west of Glenwood, AR; turn north on Arkansas Hwy. 369 at Langley, AR for 6 miles; continue north 3 miles on Forest Service Road 73 to Forest Service Road 43; turn left (northwest) 4 miles to Forest Service Road 25; turn left (west) for 1/2 mile to Forest Service Road 539. CADDO RANGER DISTRICT
LITTLE PINES:
Peaceful setting on beautiful 1,000-acre lake. Lake Hinkle is managed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Camping (18 units - 3 with double tent pads), some electric hookups, flush toilet, drinking water, swimming, showers, picnic shelter, hiking, boat launching, accessible fishing pier and vault toilet. No skiing allowed on the lake. U.S. fee area. Take Arkansas Hwy. 248 west from Waldron, AR, 11-1/2 miles. POTEAU RANGER DISTRICT
SHADY LAKE:
Scenic 25-acre lake in remote mountain setting. Camping (96 units), group facilities, 3 units with electricity, picnic shelter, flush toilets, accessible vault toilet, drinking water, showers, swimming, fishing, hiking, interpretive trail, amphitheater, playground. No motors allowed on lake. U.S. fee area. Take Arkansas Hwy. 84 west of Glenwood, AR; turn northwest on Arkansas Hwy. 246 at Athens, AR; turn right (north) at sign, drive 3 miles on Forest Service Road 38. MENA-ODEN RANGER DISTRICT
SOUTH FOURCHE:
Convenient roadside campground on picturesque river. Scenic 7 Byway is a popular route for viewing colorful autumn foliage. Camping (6 units), picnic shelter, drinking water, vault toilet, fishing, and canoe access to river. U.S. fee area for camping. One mile south of Hollis, AR on Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway. JESSIEVILLE-WINONA RANGER DISTRICT


OUACHITA RIVER FLOAT TRIP:
The beautiful Ouachita River carries floaters easterly for a total of 45 miles. Tumbling through narrows and rapids at the float trip’s beginning (near Pine Ridge, AR), it gradually slows to meander past massive rock bluffs at the lower end at Lake Ouachita. Five float camps with canoe access are available. Average floating speed is 1 mile per hour, varying with depth and season. Good bass, bream, catfish and walleye fishing.
SHIRLEY CREEK:
Float camp on Ouachita River. Camping (6 units), picnicking, vault toilet, float fishing, canoe access. Exit U.S. 270 at Pencil Bluff to State Hwy. 88, west 1 mile past the Oden Ranger Station, turn left on County Road 7991 for 1/2 mile.
MENA-ODEN RANGER DISTRICT
ROCKY SHOALS:
Float camp on Ouachita River. Camping (5 units), picnicking, vault toilet, float fishing, canoe access, hiking. Take U.S. 270 northwest from Mt. Ida, AR for 6 miles; turn right (north) just before crossing the Ouachita River Bridge (east
side of river). WOMBLE RANGER DISTRICT
FULTON BRANCH:
Float camp on Ouachita River. Camping (5 units), picnicking, vault toilet, float fishing, canoe access, hiking. Take U.S. 270 northwest from Mt. Ida, AR for 4-1/2 miles to Arkansas Hwy. 298; turn right (north) for 1/2 mile to Forest Service Road 568; turn right (east) for 1-1/2 miles to Forest Service Road 1437. WOMBLE RANGER DISTRICT
DRAGOVER:
Float camp on Ouachita River. Camping (7 units), picnicking, accessible vault toilet, float fishing, canoe access. From Pencil Bluff, AR take Arkansas Hwy. 88 east for 7 miles; turn south on County Road 97 for 1 mile. MENA-ODEN RANGER DISTRICT
RIVER BLUFF:
Float camp on Ouachita River. Camping (5 units), picnicking, vault toilet, float fishing, canoe access, hiking. From Mount Ida, AR; turn right (north) on Arkansas Hwy. 27 for 1/2 mile; turn left (northwest) on County Road 59 for 3-1/2 miles to Forest Service Road 138; turn left (north) for 2-1/2 miles.WOMBLE RANGER DISTRICT


Oklahoma
KULLI:
Seven-acre lake. Picnicking (9 units, 1 accessible), swimming, fishing, 1 mile hiking trail, drinking water, accessible vault toilet. Take Oklahoma Hwy. 3 east from Idabel, OK past Haworth, OK for 1/2 mile; turn right (west) on County Road for 5 miles; turn left (south) on County Road for 1 mile. TIAK RANGER DISTRICT
CEDAR LAKE:
On the shore of 90-acre Cedar Lake. Camping (77 units, 43 units with electric and water, 10 with sewer hookups, 4 accessible, plus group facilities), accessible flush toilet, bathhouse, and drinking water hydrants, picnic shelter, swimming, hiking, boat ramp, interpretive trail, fishing, playground equipment, fishing pier, sand volleyball court, and trailer dump station. Motors larger than 7-1/2 horsepower are not allowed on lake. U.S. fee area. Take U.S. 270-59 south from Heavener, OK for 10 miles; turn right (west) on Holson Valley Road for 3 miles; then right (north) on Forest service Road 7269 for 1 mile. CHOCTAW RANGER DISTRICT
BILLY CREEK:
Natural pool in attractive stream. Hiking trail begins at campground and climbs to top of mountain and loops back, for total of 7-1/2 miles. Camping (11 units), picnicking, accessible vault toilet, drinking water, fishing, picnic shelter. Take Oklahoma Hwy. 63 west from Big Cedar, OK for 6 miles; turn right (north) at sign on Forrest Service Road 6022 for 2 miles. CHOCTAW RANGER DISTRICT

if anyone wants a .doc that is easier to read let me know and I can email it to you.

-justin