Greers Ferry Lake- Great Place to Play!

Greers Ferry Lake in the Arkansas Ozarks One of the Arkansas Ozarks favorite watery playgrounds is Greers Ferry Lake, located in the north central portion of the state. With 40,000 acres of lake surface to accommodate both boaters and fishermen, the fishing at the lake is superb throughout the year. Every game fish native to the state has been stocked in the clear waters of the lake by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The lake was formed by Greers Ferry Dam that was completed in July 1964 at a cost of approximately $46,500,000. The lake and dam were dedicated in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, his last public appearance before the fateful trip to Dallas. A trout hatchery is in operation and furnishes the rainbow trout for stocking and fishing in the lake and below the dam in the Little Red River. Record fish catches are a common occurrence at Greers Ferry which abounds in walleye, bream, crappie, channel catfish, rainbow trout, and largemouth and white bass. Other sporting activities include boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, scuba diving, water skiing. There is a developed nature trail winding up Sugar Loaf Mountain, an island in the lake, which affords a breathtaking view of the lake and surrounding countryside from its summit. The William Carl Garner Visitors Center, located a short distance north of Heber Springs on Ark. 25, explains the role of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the exploration and development of the Little Red River area through interpretive exhibits and an audio-visual presentation.