An underwater photo of a fish opening its mouth to grab a fishing lure. People stand with fishing poles on a boat above the surface of the water.
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Fishing

At Cache River National Wildlife Refuge

Available species include largemouth bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. Refuge waters include more than 200 acres in scattered small lakes and 220 acres in the Cache and Bayou DeView Rivers. Facilities for anglers include three concrete launching areas and approximately 10 gravel/dirt ramps scattered throughout the refuge.

The free Refuge Access permit required for hunting and fishing is located on the front cover of the Public Use Regulations Brochure, which can be picked up at the refuge visitor center or you can download one from our website.

Cache River National Wildlife Refuge Activities

A woman waterfowl hunting by a wetland at sunset
Hunting
A field of wildflowers (flowers with yellow petals, and flowers with white/pink petals) in an Arkansas prairie.
Wildlife watching
Cache River National Wildlife Refuge
26320 Highway 33 South
Augusta, AR 72006-5027
(501) 203-7253

A Visitor Contact Center is located inside the refuge headquarters building and has wildlife displays such as species and habitat exhibits along with taxidermist mounts. Visitors can also apply for Special Use Permits (SUPs). Annual Refuge Public Use Regulations Brochures can be found at this building and at major boat ramps on the refuge. Due to limited staff, please call ahead (501-203-7253) of your planned visit to confirm that the headquarters or Visitor Contact Center will be open.