Federally Controlled Waters in Arkansas

Federally Controlled Lakes and Reservoirs

Federally Controlled Navigable Streams

• White River from the mouth to Dam No. 1 at Batesville
• Black River from the mouth to the Missouri State Line
• Mississippi River from the Louisiana State Line to the Missouri State Line
• Arkansas River from the mouth to the Oklahoma State Line
• Red River from the Louisiana State Line to the Oklahoma State Line
• Ouachita River from the mouth to Blakely Dam

Aquatic Nuisance Species

Introducing non-native species into Arkansas waters can upset the balance of the ecosystem, hurting the environment. Aquatic nuisance species, such as zebra mussels, are most often spread between waterways by hitching a ride on vessels and trailers. When transplanted into new waters, these organisms proliferate, displacing native species and damaging the water resource.

How You Can Help

• Inspect your vessel and trailer, and remove any plants and animals you see before leaving the area.
• Drain your motor, live well, and bilge on land before leaving the area.
• Empty your bait bucket on land. Never release live bait into a body of water or release aquatic animals from one body of water into another.
• Rinse your vessel, propeller, trailer, and equipment.
• Air dry your vessel and equipment for as long as possible.