Arkansas River
The Arkansas is a major tributary of the Mississippi. It starts near Leadville, Colorado, and crosses Kansas and Oklahoma before reaching Arkansas.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | About 1,469 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Leadville, Colorado |
| Mouth | Near Napoleon, Desha County, Arkansas |
| Fish | Brown trout, rainbow trout |
Locks and dams make the lower river navigable by barge. Its Colorado headwaters are known for trout fishing, and Trout Unlimited counts it among the top 100 trout streams in America.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Lakes and flowages on the Arkansas River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: Arkansas River (Wikipedia)