Members hendooman Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 Hello all, I am new to the site! I have a friend that lives in NW Arkansas and every year we take a fishing trip somewhere around the area. Two years ago we did the Buffalo in the fall from Tyler Bend to Maumee. Last year we did the Elk's and King's. This spring around May 1st we are going to do the Buffalo again, and I am looking for some opinions. What stretch of the river would be the best fishing spot around May 1st? We are planning on two full days in canoes, and are planning on camping shoreside on the gravel bars. We are not afraid to rough it at all, but we are looking for the best fishing and the least rowing. We would rather do short miles and lots of fishing then lots of rowing. Our original plan was to float the Ponca Wilderness Area to Kyle's. But I am not sure that is the best stretch. Any help would be appreciated, thanks all, and I look forward to gaining soe other tips for my trip. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoinark Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I have never had much luck from Ponca to Kyles. I think its better from Kyles to Hasty during that time of the year. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hendooman Posted January 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 How far is that run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoinark Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Kyles to Pruitt would be about 14 miles... Pruitt to Hasty is around 8 miles... Any of those runs should prove productive, easy to float and offer some great scenery. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hendooman Posted January 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks for the tips Dano. It sounds like the water will be more productive past Kyles. That is a good start. I like the 14 mile stretch, that is a good distance for our group. While we are on the topic of the buffalo, do you know of any other websites that have fishing reports for the Buffalo River? I am struggling to really find any in depth fishing info on the river. I find lots of camping and so forth but not much fishing info. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoinark Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I would say any fishing report for the upper reaches would be few in that there are no fishing outfitters on that stretch. Some of the confluence (white/Buffalo) guides and outfitters could give a good report in that area, but I think you will just have to rely on your instinct for the upper and middle river. You actually won't encounter many fishermen in those parts. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members asgoodson Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am part of the Hendooman party looking for advice on the Buffalo in early May. From a fishing standpoint, balancing in river traffic, is it safe to presume that the middle to lower sections of the river produce more and bigger fish? If this is the case, does anyone know about the stretch from Woolum to Baker Ford. It is 11 miles with no access points in-between. Could we minimize floaters by focusing on a longer single stretch between access points? The only reference point I have (i.e. the only float I have ever done) is from Gilbert to Dillard's Ferry. Would anyone know how Woolum to Baker Ford compares to the water between Gilbert and the Highway 14 bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoglaw Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 You'll be fine on Wollum to Baker's Ford. You won't be alone, but if the water's not running fast, it won't be as crowded as other areas. If you want to maximize your fishing potential, I would start late and go less than half way, camp, then be prepared to start early the next day. If you break camp at dawn, you'll likely have the rest of the float to yourself. If anyone does pass you, they won't be fishing. Of course, doing the full lower wilderness float would be a good option as well if you have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotterboy2007 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 IMHo the lower river is much better for big fish. Hwy 14 to rush, and rush to the confluence of the white. second float requires two days at least, three is better. Check with Wild Bill outfitters(google them) on Hwy 14 south of Yellville IMHO the lower river is much better for big fish and good water to fish. Hwy 14 to rush, and rush to the confluence of the white. second float requires two days at least, three is better. Check with Wild Bill outfitters(google them) on Hwy 14 south of Yellville Contact me if you need any more info. I live just up the White River from Buffalo City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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