Federally Controlled Waters in Arkansas

Federally Controlled Lakes and Reservoirs

Federally Controlled Navigable Streams

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

Aquatic Nuisance Species

Introducing non-native species into Arkansas waters can upset the balance of the ecosystem, thereby harming the environment. Aquatic nuisance species, such as zebra mussels, quagga mussels, milfoil, and hydrilla, 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.