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The Natural State of Arkansas:
Heber Springs, AR...
The Heber Springs two most popular attractions are Greer's Ferry Lake and the Little Red River. Most activity here is centered around these two attractions, although there is plenty of golf and antique shopping also in the area. Outdoor sports are king here, and most of this packet focuses on them. The Chamber of Commerce can be contacted at (800) 774-3237 and at www.heber-springs.com. Greer's Ferry Lake holds two current world records, walleye and hybrid bass, and has 32,000 surface acres of crystal clear water to swallow up the hordes of people that flock to it in season. Spring runs of white bass and walleye make for excellent fishing in feeder creeks. Fish for smallmouth and all black bass species off rocky banks and cliffs. Stripers and hybrids are found in the open water. Bank fishing can be effective for some species, but having a boat is almost a must. Rentals are available at area marinas, which also have maps specifically for fishing Greer's Ferry. Weekly fishing reports are available on the Arkansas game and fish website, www.agfc.com. Fairfield Bay Marina, contact them at (501)884-6030 and www.fbchamber.org. Choctaw Marina, contact them at (501)745-2666. Heber Springs Marina, contact them at (501) 362-8838. Dam Site Marina, contact them (501) 362-2333. Little Red River currently holds the world record for the biggest brown trout ever at 40 pounds and 4 ounces. A huge population of trout, brookies, bows, cutts, and browns, and a smaller size than the White attract fly-fishermen to the Little Red. There are several public accesses, such as , JFK, Cow Shoals, Swinging Bridge, and Libby Shoals, where wade fishing is good. Can be crowded in the spring and summer months, so renting a boat is a good answer. Boat rentals are available at any of the trout docks along the river. Mostly sowbugs, midge, and leech patterns for fly-fishing, with spinners, worms, and eggs for spin fishing. Light line is key here, no heavier than 5x tippet, or 4 lb. Mono. Flurocarbon is important on this river, the fish are pressured and can be line sensitive. Lindsey's Resort, contact them at (501) 362-3139. Lobo Landing, contact them at (501) 362-5802. Swinging Bridge Resort, contact them at (501) 362-3327. Guide Services, Fly-fishing Hookjawed Fly-fishing, wade or drift boat trips on the Little Red. Contact at (501) 993-4584, or e-mail at hookjawed@sbcglobal.net. There are 13 Corps of Engineers campgrounds on Greer's Ferry Lake, with the Dam Site Campground being the most popular and largest. For information on campsites contact the COE at (501) 362-2416, or look them up on the web at www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/greersferry/index.html. For reservations contact the National Recreation Reservation System at (877) 444-6777, or on the web at www.ReserveUSA.com. JFK Campground is located beside the dam, on the river side. There are 74 sites and about 2 miles of river access beside it. Information and reservations can be found at the same sites as for the lake. Mossy Bluff Nature Trail is located just downstream from the dam and meanders along the river. It is an easy hike and is only about 1/2 mile long. Sugarloaf Mountain Nature Trail is on an island in Greer's Ferry Lake. It is only accessible by boat, and is about 2 miles long. There are parts of trail that is strenuous, by there are great views of the lake and surrounding area. Riverland Golf Course is a semi-private, 18-hole course. Contact them at (501) 362-7541. Tannenbaum Golf Club is a public, 9-hole course in Drasco Just North Of Heber Springs). Contact them at (501) 362-5577. Lost Creek Golf Club is a 18-hole, public course in Heber Springs. Contact them at (501) 362-2582. Fairfield Bay has condos available and is a full-service resort. There are golf courses, a marina, fitness center, and dining on site. Contact them at (888) 244-4386, or look them up at www.ffbchamber.org. Lindsey's Resort is on the Little Red River and has cabins, a restaurant, boat rentals, guide service, a swimming pool, and a convention center. Located at 350 Rainbow loop in Heber you can contact them at (800) 305-8790. Look them up on the web at www.lindseysresort.com. Tannenbaum is located in Drasco, just north of Heber, and has condos and chalets on Greer's Ferry Lake. Secluded. Contact them at (800) 535-3075, or at www.tannenbaum.com. Contact the Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce for information and locations of the shopping available in the area. Contact them at www.heber-springs.com, or at (800) 774-3237.
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