Fishing in Little River County, Arkansas
County seat: Ashdown. Population 12,026 (2020).
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- 9launches
- 2river pages
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Little River County: first things first
Little River County runs its county government from Ashdown, and the 2020 Census found 12,026 residents. 1 lake with a page fall in the county, the biggest being Millwood Lake.
AGFC maps 9 boat or paddle launches and 0 pier or bank sites across the county. Streams with their own guide here include Red River and Little River (Little River County).
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 8, 2026. AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026.
A map of launch and lake points in Little River County
AGFC boat-and-kayak and fishing access layers and AGFC fishing-area lake points, checked November 8, 2026.
Lakes and ponds in Little River County
| Lake | Size | Ramps | Kind | AGFC target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millwood Lake | about 19,318 acres of mapped outline | 9 | Corps lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
These lakes outside Little River County sit closest to Ashdown.
| Lake | From Ashdown | Size | Ramps | Kind | AGFC target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Dieffenbacher | 16 miles southeast | about 6 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FCFP pond | bream, catfish, trout (seasonal stocking) |
| Grandview Conservation Pond | 20 miles northeast | about 2 acres of mapped outline | 0 | mapped pond | black bass, bream, catfish |
| South Fork Lake | 22 miles northeast | about 34 acres of mapped outline | 1 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Terre Noire Lake | 23 miles northeast | about 13 acres of mapped outline | 1 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| First Old River Lake | 23 miles southeast | 214 acres | 1 | lake | black bass, bream, catfish |
| Bois d'Arc Lake | 26 miles east | about 642 acres of mapped outline | 4 | reservoir | black bass, bream, catfish |
Acreage and depth as AGFC states them in its description of this water (AGFC page), read November 8, 2026. Sizes AGFC does not state print as mapped outline area. Target fish as AGFC lists them.
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Within 50 miles of Ashdown, bream heads the AGFC target lists.
AGFC public fishing area target species, counted per lake page within 50 miles; a listing, not a catch survey.
Named lakes in Little River County that are listed only here
AGFC and the national hydrography maps name 3 more lakes in Little River County that are too thin on facts for a page of their own.
| Water | Size | Kind | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond | about 478 acres of mapped outline | mapped pond | Ashdown |
| Roseborough Lake | about 142 acres of mapped outline | lake | Ashdown |
| Applewhite Cut-off Lake | about 123 acres of mapped outline | lake | Foreman |
Outline area from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (GIS polygon area, not an AGFC surface-acre figure), read November 8, 2026. AGFC public fishing areas map (agfc.com), read November 8, 2026.
Rivers and creeks in Little River County
- Red River4 AGFC accesses, 3 USGS gauges
- Little River (Little River County)2 AGFC accesses
More creeks crossing Little River County (1)
- Old Channel Little Riverstream
Live river readings for Little River County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Fulton, Ar | 1,280 cfs, -2.79 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
AGFC public fishing areas map (agfc.com), read November 8, 2026. USGS Water Data for the Nation, live through the site, retrieved on page view.
Boat ramps in Little River County
- Hwy 41 Access – Little RiverLittle River (Little River County), boat ramp, concrete surface
- Hwy 41 Access – Red RiverRed River, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Yarborough Landing on Millwood LakeMillwood Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, fishing pier, mobility-impaired
- Jack's Isle Boat Ramp on Millwood LakeMillwood Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface
- Patterson Shoals Boat Ramp on Little River (Little River County)Little River (Little River County), boat ramp, concrete surface
- Public boat ramp on Millwood LakeMillwood Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- Public boat ramp on Millwood LakeMillwood Lake, boat ramp, concrete surface, camping, picnic tables, recreational area
- White Cliffs Boat Ramp on Little River (Little River County)Little River (Little River County), boat ramp, concrete surface
- Wilton Landing Boat Ramp on Little River (Little River County)Little River (Little River County), boat ramp, concrete surface
AGFC access layer (ArcGIS service), read November 8, 2026. Lanes, fees and hours are not fields in the AGFC layers.
Corps dam readings for Little River County lakes
Millwood Lake
USACE Little Rock District Millwood Dam reading for Millwood Lake, November 8, 2026.
USACE Little Rock District via USACE Access to Water (location page), latest values at retrieval November 8, 2026. Provisional.
Base limits on Little River County lakes and rivers
Little River County anglers follow these statewide limits except on waters listed with their own rule. AGFC sells the Resident Fisheries Conservation License for $10.50; a visitor buys the nonresident annual at $60.
| Species | Statewide rule as printed | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Gar | daily limit of 1 with 36-inch maximum length. | N1.01(C) |
| American Eel | daily limit of 2 fish with no length restrictions. | N1.01(D) |
| Black Bass (Largemouth, Spotted, And Smallmouth) | daily limit of 10 black bass (all species combined) with no length restrictions. Reservoir Smallmouth Bass, daily limit of 6, 12-inch minimum; Flowing Waters Smallmouth Bass, daily limit of 2, 12-inch minimum. | N1.01(E) |
| Bream | Daily limit is 50 fish over 4 inches, no limit on bream 4 inches or shorter. | N1.01(F) |
| Catfish (Except Bullhead) | daily limit of 10 catfish (all species combined) with no length restrictions. | N1.01(G) |
| Crappie | daily limit of 30 crappie (all species combined) with no length restrictions. | N1.01(H) |
| Paddlefish | daily limit of 2 Paddlefish with no length restrictions. | N1.01(I) |
| Rock Bass | daily limit of 10 Rock Bass with no length restrictions. | N1.01(J) |
| Sauger | daily limit of 6 Sauger with no length restrictions. | N1.01(K) |
| Saugeye | daily limit of 6 Saugeye with no length restrictions. | N1.01(L) |
Code exceptions for Little River County waters
- Little River (Little River County)Catfish (Except Bullhead): No daily limit on Blue and Channel Catfish.
- Millwood LakeBlack Bass (Largemouth, Spotted, And Smallmouth): Daily limit of 6 Largemouth Bass.
Every Arkansas water-specific limit
AGFC Code of Regulations (regulation library), read November 8, 2026. Fishing license prices as printed on the AGFC license descriptions and fees page (agfc.com), matching Code Addendum D1.01, read November 8, 2026.
Where Little River County shows up on the record list
| Species | Weight | Division | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Buffalo | 74 lbs., 0 oz. | unrestricted tackle | Millwood Lake | April 15, 2007 |
Arkansas state record fish as listed by AGFC (record list), read November 8, 2026.
Competitive fishing on Little River County water
Count 1 organizer entries for Little River County water, 0 still on the schedule.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| not printed | Strike King NPFL Stop Two, Millwood Lake 2026 | Millwood Lake | National Professional Fishing League |
Organizer schedule and results pages, checked November 2026.
Tackle shops, marinas and guides in Little River County
Little River County shop listings
- Hooked Up Bait & Morebait and tackle shop, Ashdown
- T3Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Ashdown
Yellow Pages and tourism guide listings (city of business), read November 8, 2026.
Next to Little River County
Places to stay in Little River County
- Ashdownpop. 4,261
Next door to Little River County
- Sevier County20 miles north
- Howard County30 miles northeast
- Hempstead County33 miles east
- Miller County34 miles southeast
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Reservoirs, oxbows and float streams close to Little River County, in pictures
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Short replies on fishing in Little River County
How many boat launches does AGFC map in Little River County?
9 launches, listed above by name.
Which still water in Little River County holds the most acres?
By size it is Millwood Lake: about 19,318 acres of mapped outline.
Which species does AGFC point to near Little River County?
AGFC lists bream on the most lake pages within 50 miles, then catfish, black bass and crappie.
Does Little River County have a bait shop listed?
2; Hooked Up Bait & More is among them.
Which town runs Little River County government?
County offices are in Ashdown.
Do I need an AGFC license to fish Little River County water?
Licenses run $10.50 for residents and $60 for nonresidents on the AGFC fee page.
Which counties border Little River County?
Sevier County, Howard County and Hempstead County lie closest.
What crappie rule covers Little River County water?
Statewide: daily limit of 30 crappie (all species combined) with no length restrictions. Waters with their own Code line differ.
Which Little River County waters break from the statewide limits?
2 waters with a page here carry their own Code line, starting with Little River (Little River County).
Are there bass tournaments in Little River County?
1 organizer entry on file, none with a date still ahead.
Has an Arkansas record fish come from Little River County?
Smallmouth Buffalo, 74 lbs., 0 oz. (unrestricted tackle), from Millwood Lake.
Load the boat for Little River County
Open a lake for its launches, limits and dam readings.