Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Arkansas Fishing Report

Best Fishing Stream Name Today 5/29 5/30
1 L'Anguille River, AR 5 5 5
2 Cache River, AR 5 5 4
3 Arkansas River: Upper, AR 5 5 3
4 Wild Cat Crossing, AR 5 5 3
5 Bear Creek Lake, AR 5 5 3
6 Lake Greenlee, AR 5 5 3
7 Lake Charles, AR 5 5 3
8 Big Hurricane Lake, AR 5 5 3
9 Storm Creek Lake, AR 5 5 3
10 Hornor Neck, AR 5 5 3
11 Horseshoe Lake: Prairie, AR 5 5 3
12 Lake Des Arc, AR 5 5 3
13 Ramsey Slough, AR 5 5 3
14 Horseshoe Lake, AR 5 5 3
15 Lake Poinsett, AR 5 5 3
16 Mallard Lake, AR 5 5 3
17 Lake Frierson, AR 5 5 3
18 Lake Hogue, AR 5 5 3
19 Walcot Lake, AR 5 5 3
20 Norfork Lake, AR 5 5 3
21 Diamond Lake, AR 5 5 3
22 Baltz Lake, AR 5 5 3
23 Crystal Lake, AR 5 5 3
24 Lake Weddington, AR 5 5 3
25 Lake Flint Creek, AR 5 5 3
26 Lake Fayetteville, AR 5 5 3
27 Old Town Lake, AR 5 5 3
28 Cox Cypress Lake, AR 5 5 3
29 Grand Cypress Lake, AR 5 5 3
30 Halowell Reservoir, AR 5 5 3
31 Budd Kidd Lake, AR 5 5 3
32 Little Missouri River, AR 5 4 5
33 Little Red River, AR 5 4 5
34 Saint Francis River, AR 5 4 4
35 Lake Ouachita, AR 5 4 3
36 Lake Hamilton, AR 5 4 3
37 Lower White Oak Lake, AR 5 4 3
38 Upper White Oak Lake, AR 5 4 3
39 Lake Catherine, AR 5 4 3
40 Green Slough, AR 5 4 3
41 Lake Greeson, AR 5 4 3
42 Cox Creek Lake, AR 5 4 3
43 Gurdon Pond One, AR 5 4 3
44 Pereogeethe Lake, AR 5 4 3
45 Poteau River Site 13 Lake, AR 5 4 3
46 Tri-County Lake, AR 5 4 3
47 Lake Pine Bluff, AR 5 4 3
48 Bragg Lake, AR 5 4 3
49 Lake Wilhelmina, AR 5 4 3
50 Brewer Lake, AR 5 4 3
51 Willastein Lake, AR 5 4 3
52 Irons Fork Reservoir, AR 5 4 3
53 Murray Lake, AR 5 4 3
54 Lake Conway, AR 5 4 3
55 Lake Overcup, AR 5 4 3
56 Lake Bennett, AR 5 4 3
57 Horseshoe Lake: White, AR 5 4 3
58 Lake Winona, AR 5 4 3
59 Hollingsworth Brake, AR 5 4 3
60 Cane Creek Lake, AR 5 4 3
61 Lake Maumelle, AR 5 4 3
62 Pickthorne Lake, AR 5 4 3
63 Lake Norrell, AR 5 4 3
64 Greers Ferry Lake, AR 5 4 3
65 Lake Enterprise, AR 5 4 3
66 Nimrod Lake, AR 5 4 3
67 Lake Elmdale, AR 5 4 3
68 Beaver Lake, AR 5 4 3
69 First Old River Lake, AR 5 4 3
70 Roosevelt Lake, AR 5 4 3
71 Lake June, AR 5 4 3
72 Galla Creek Wildlife Lake, AR 5 4 3
73 Rock Creek Lake, AR 5 4 3
74 Long Slough, AR 5 4 3
75 Bois d'Arc Lake, AR 5 4 3
76 Calion Lake, AR 5 4 3
77 Lake Atkins, AR 5 4 3
78 Willow Beach Lake, AR 5 4 3
79 Lake Columbia, AR 5 4 3
80 Wilson Brake Reservoir, AR 5 4 3
81 Grand Lake, AR 5 4 3
82 Grand Marais, AR 5 4 3
83 Little Lake, AR 5 4 3
84 Kate Adams Lake, AR 5 4 3
85 Merrisach Lake, AR 5 4 3
86 Lake Wallace, AR 5 4 3
87 Lake Chicot, AR 5 4 3
88 Jones Lake, AR 5 4 3
89 Cargile Lake, AR 5 4 3
90 Ozark Lake, AR 5 4 3
91 Lake Alma, AR 5 4 3
92 Sugar Loaf Lake, AR 5 4 3
93 Blue Mountain Lake, AR 5 4 3
94 Spring Lake, AR 5 3 4
95 Lake Georgia-Pacific, AR 5 3 3
96 Pullen Pond, AR 5 3 3
97 Kingfisher Lake, AR 5 3 3
98 Lake Dardanelle, AR 5 3 3
99 Cove Lake, AR 5 3 3
100 Shores Lake, AR 5 3 3
101 Keeland Lake, AR 5 3 3
102 Lake Ludwig, AR 5 3 3
103 North Fork River, AR 4 4 2
104 Eleven Point River, AR 4 4 2
105 White River, AR 4 4 2
106 Crooked Creek, AR 4 4 2
107 Illinois River, AR 4 4 2
108 War Eagle Creek, AR 4 4 2
109 Big Piney Creek, AR 4 3 2
110 Caddo River, AR 4 3 2
111 Cadron Creek, AR 4 3 2
112 Cossatot River, AR 4 2 2
113 Buffalo River, AR 4 2 1
114 Arkansas River: Lower, AR 3 5 5
115 Dry Run Creek, AR 3 5 5
116 Fourche LaFave River, AR 3 5 5
117 Saline River, AR 2 3 1
118 Red River, AR 2 1 3
119 Little River, AR 0 1 1
120 Harris Brake, AR 0 0 0
121 Black River, AR 0 0 0
122 Petit Jean River, AR 0 0 0
123 Ouachita River, AR 0 0 0
124 Mulberry River, AR 0 0 0
125 Spring River, AR 0 0 0



Whacking Fatties Fishing Reports
Fly fishing report and map for Arkansas.

What is Whacking Fatties? Fishing reports and forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes and rivers across North America and the United Kingdom.

What is the goal?

To better understand fishing patterns, conditions to predict ferocity of fishable events and locations.

How do we do it?

Fishing Reports and Forecasts. Throughout every day, we create 7 day fishing forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes.

What is the Fatty Factor?

A 5 star rating calculated per hour over every day per stream. We create a detailed forecast for each stream whereby every hour gets a 5 star Fatty Factor rating.

How is the Fatty Factor calculated?

The Fatty Factor is calculated using a fishing success estimation model containing proprietary big data analytics. We consume data from near and real-time sources, satellites, and sensors; compile/compare, against historic datasets, to create the Fatty Factor. Location, season, and analytics improve the rating over time.

How is the Fatty Factor rated?

5 stars is the best while 0 stars is “Not Fatty”.

How to use Whacking Fatties Fishing Reports and Forecasts?

Consult the detailed stream information section of the fishing reports and forecasts for the latest weather temperatures, wind speeds, cloud cover, gauge flows, and insect hatch patterns.

What do trout eat?

Check out the hatch recommendations for each stream in the detailed stream area. Investigate the hatch recommendations if you are interested in what do trout eat.

What kind of fish can I catch?

You tell us? Rainbow trout, brook trout, lake trout, bass, carp, etc. Currently, fresh water species. Salt water fishing? Fly fishing for carp is awesome. Tell us what you are after? Steelhead, grayling, tarpon, bass, bonefish, taimen, permit, salmon fishing?

How do I use the fishing maps?

We have a vast amount of geographic data for each stream. Click on the points to get more information. Green points represent fishing access such as put-ins and take-outs. Purple points represent bridges or stream crossings whereby often Google StreetView is available. Red points represent USGS Stream Gauges. Where available, we have graphs for Predictive Hydrograph 7 days, Water Temperature, Observed Height (ft.) 7 days, Observed Discharge (cfs) 7 days, and Duration Hydrograph. The Duration Hydrograph is a graphical presentation of recent daily streamflow, plotted over the long-term statistics of streamflow for each day of the year.

Can I determine land ownership from the stream map?

Yes. Landownership data is included in the map. In the map legend, the type of ownership is shown while you hover or tap on the map. You will see public or private land. For public, it will tell you the agency such as Forest Service or State Park.

Does Whacking Fatties have private landowner information such as parcel boundaries?

Currently, we have landowner information for Montana only. If you drill down into the map, you will see parcel boundaries. Simply click on the parcel to see who owns the land and other related information.

How do I determine distance from one access to another?

In the map, the measure tool can be used to trace along a stream to measure between fishing access points.

Can I determine stream elevation?

In the fishing map, you can turn on the elevation profile for a stream. You are able to visually see how much elevation is dropped along a stream.

What other mapping data is available and useful to anglers?

We provide three different background maps: dark, light, and satellite. The light is useful for planning routes to fishing access points. The satellite is very useful for all sorts of detailed planning.

What gauges are included in the Stream Flow graph?

For each stream, we have included all gauges for the stream overlaid into one graph. This is great for analyzing flow data of the stream as a whole to help predict best fishing areas.

What is the Fatty Store?

Check out the Fatty Store for great deals on the best fishing gear available in the market. We make available only the highest quality fly fishing gear at deep discounted prices such as fly fishing rods, fly boxes, waders or wading boots, fly fishing reels, flies, and tackle. From time to time, we have promotions on fly fishing vacations, film tours, and fly fishing videos. Look for deals on fly fishing schools.

What about fly fishing forums?

We have a great fishing forum where anglers can post their own reports and pictures. At each detailed stream page, you can upload fish pictures and your own fishing reports. We encourage you to rate the stream. We are working on the capability to upload your own fishing videos.

Where do I find a professional recommended fishing guide, lodge, or fishing charter?

Whacking Fatties Pro Contributors are professionally vetted and approved. Pro Contributors provide the highest quality guided fishing experiences. Look for recommended fishing charters, lodges, fly fishing and tackle shops posted on detailed stream report pages. Fishing near me? Investigate Pro Contributors listed on specific detailed streams near you.

What is Fatty Information?

What is the best fly line? How to tie a fly? Fly lines explained? Fly fishing beginner? Fatty Information is a new section whereby we present practical fly fisherman knowledge such as fly fishing knots, fly patterns, tapered leader formulas, tippet rings, strike indicators, drift boats, nymph fishing, euro nymphing, knots for fly fishing, best fishing sunglasses, etc. Information on our favorite flies such as mop files, clouser, nymph fly, wet flies, muddler minnow, isonychia fly, mole fly, cdc and elk fly, trico fly, caddis fly, and flies for largemouth bass. As well as recommendations for best small stream fly rods. The tug is the drug!

What are Fatty Alerts?

Never miss a great day of fishing! Fatty Alerts are automated email notifications whereby you are sent an email ONLY when your favorite streams have a great forecast. First, you sign up for a Whacking Fatties account; then, choose your favorite streams to get alerts. Fatty Alerts include our long range forecast. Never miss great fishing weather or fishing forecast with Fatty Alerts. They are free!

What are we working on next?

We will be expanding to fresh water lakes for bass, carp, and other great fishing. We will be able to assist with planning the best dates and times for your next fly fishing for stripers adventure. Forecasting for salt-water locations are on the radar. Please contact us with your feedback. Tight lines!

With the goal of better understanding fly-fishing patterns and predicting location and ferocity of fishable events, Whacking Fatties presents the Fatty Factor: a fly-fishing success estimation model using proprietary big data analytics.

Whacking Fatties promotes responsible fishing via catch and release practice and water resources conservation.

Check out more:

The Fatty List: Top Daily Fishing Reports broken down by nationwide, northeast, south, midwest, and northwest fishing regions The Fatty Map: Today's Top Fishing Streams on a Map Top Professional Contributors Fishing Report Feed - find current fishing reports and updates Fishing News Feed - find current angler news Fatty Photo Feed