Little Red River Guide Association

A Clearer Picture of the Little Red River

Current reports, guide observations, and practical resources for everyone who fishes, manages, or cares about the Little Red River.

The River

One River. Thirty-Two Miles. A Story Still Being Written.

The Little Red River is a 32-mile trout fishery below Greers Ferry Dam. Its past shows what this river can be. Its present condition raises important questions. Its future depends on clear information, sound decisions, and people willing to care for the entire river.

Past, Present and Future

Where It Was

A world-known trout river with remarkable fish, strong angler use, and communities built around it.

Where It Is

Conditions now vary greatly between the upper, middle, and lower river.

Where It Is Going

Better information and informed decisions can help protect and improve its future.

The Challenges

A River Shaped by Connected Decisions

No single issue determines the health of the Little Red River. Several challenges work together.

Water Flow

Release timing and volume affect habitat, access, and trout movement.

Water Temperature

Hot weather and low flows can place the lower river under stress.

Trout Stocking

Numbers, sizes, timing, and distribution shape fishing quality.

Development

Growth can affect runoff, erosion, water quality, and river character.

Vegetation

Changes can influence habitat, navigation, and the fishing experience.

Management Decisions

Decisions made upstream can change conditions many miles below the dam.

What We Do

Guides Working Together for the Little Red

Report

Collect current, river-wide observations after guide trips.

Educate

Turn field observations and public data into clear explanations.

Promote

Help people safely and responsibly enjoy the Little Red River.

Latest River Report

A Current View from the Guides

See fishing success, river conditions, trout encounters, client experiences, and which sections of river were used.

Monthly Little Red River Guide Report

Headline findings, key metrics, and the complete downloadable report will appear here.

From the Guides

Articles from the Guides Who Fish It

Explore the river’s history, current conditions, angling opportunities, and what experienced guides believe the river needs.

Angler Resources

Planning to Fish the Little Red?

Find generation schedules, river gauges, regulations, access information, and safety guidance.