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Arkansas · Van Buren County · River

Johnson Hole which is located on the South Fork of the Little Red River

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Johnson Hole which is located on the South Fork of the Little Red River, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.

1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury

What's safe to eat from Johnson Hole which is located on the South Fork of the Little Red River

Largemouth Bass

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
Over 16" General population Do not eat due to elevated Mercury.
Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22

Is it legal to keep?

These are Arkansas's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.

SpeciesSizeDaily limitOpen seasonKeep season
Largemouth Bass 6 Year-round Same as open
Black Crappie 10" min 30 Year-round Same as open
Walleye 18" min 4 Year-round Same as open
Channel Catfish 10 Year-round Same as open
Striped Bass 3 Year-round Same as open

Official rules: Arkansas — Arkansas Game & Fish

Getting on the water

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Arkansas
County
Van Buren
Type
River
Location
35.5786, -92.4334
Advisory source
Arkansas Dept. of Health — Fish Consumption Advisories