The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Trout Management Program will soon be revisiting the management plan for the 30-mile long trout fishery on the Little Red River, below the Greers Ferry Dam. The current management plan was developed in 2007. Since that time, management actions outlined in the plan were implemented and it is now time to determine if these strategies have worked and whether public expectations of the fishery have changed.
As part of a continuing effort to maximize public involvement, concerned anglers and stakeholders will be given an opportunity to provide input on the direction of management of the Greers Ferry Tailwater trout fishery for the next five years. If you would like to be involved, you are invited to attend a public workshop on June 7th, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Heber Springs Community Center in Heber Springs, AR.
Throughout the process of developing of the plan, you will be able to track progress and find information on the AGFC website at http://www.agfc.com/fishing/Pages/FishingProgramsTPWhere.aspx#1. If you enjoy or are concerned about the Little Red River trout fishery, AGFC trout managers encourage you to participate and help build a comprehensive plan that will make the future of this fishery the best it can be. For more information, please contact Christy Graham or Kyle Swallow (Trout Management Program) at 877-425-7577 or Tom Bly (District 10 Fisheries) at 877-470-3309.
