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Arkansas River

BY agfc

ON 06-13-2023

The Arkansas River is a popular destination for recreational anglers, boasting a diverse array of fish species including Largemouth Bass, catfish, White Bass, crappie, and bream. Spanning 2,339 km (1,435 mi.), the river is contained within the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which serves multiple purposes such as flood control, navigation, hydroelectric power production, fish and wildlife habitat, water supply, and channel stabilization.


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