Greers Ferry Lake Tailwater
Background
Greers Ferry Dam is located on the Little Red River in Cleburne County, Arkansas. The dam was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the purposes of flood control and hydroelectric power generation. Commercial power generation began in July 1964. The resulting trout waters of Greers Ferry Tailwater flow approximately 30 miles through north central Arkansas. Coldwater discharge from Greers Ferry Dam created coldwater habitat that was less suitable for native sportfish species. To mitigate for the loss of the warmwater fishery, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission began stocking trout into Greers Ferry Tailwater. Rainbow trout were first stocked into the system in 1966. Brown trout were introduced in 1977 and have since established a self-sustaining wild population. The Little Red River is home to the current world record brown trout of 40 pounds-4ounces caught in 1992.
Water Level Information
Corps of Engineers Website
Current Generation Conditions
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Management Plan
In 2006, the AGFC Trout Management Program began the process of developing a comprehensive management plan for Greers Ferry Tailwater. The purpose of this plan is to establish specific goals and objectives, which will guide the future management of this trout fishery. Central to the plan development process was an intensive public involvement effort used to help insure that the desires and expectations of the angling public were embodied in plan goals. The management strategies outlined in this plan will be implemented over the next 5 years. In 2012, this plan will be revisited to determine if management objectives were met and to insure that plan goals are still in line with public values and interests.
Greers Ferry Tailwater Management Plan
Reports
Creel Survey Report
Population Sample Reports
2002
2003
2005
2007