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Bookmark or Share- Arkansas River | History, Basin, Location, Map, & FactsArkansas River, large tributary of the Mississippi River, rising in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains near Leadville in central Colorado, U.S., and flowing generally east-southeastward for 1,460 miles (2,350 km) through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas before entering the Mississippi 40 miles.
- Arkansas River - WorldAtlasSince the 19th century, the Arkansas River’s headwaters in Colorado has supported trout fishing, especially fly fishing. Although the greenback cutthroat trout was the river’s most common species in the 19th century, the brown trout currently the most dominant species.
- Arkansas River - WikipediaAt its headwaters beginning near Leadville, Colorado, the Arkansas runs as a steep fast-flowing mountain river through the Rockies in its narrow valley, dropping 4,600 feet (1,400 m) in 120 miles (190 km).
- Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Arkansas Headwaters Recreation AreaThe Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is recognized as one of the nation's most popular whitewater rafting and kayaking locations. The Arkansas River is the most commercially rafted river in the United States and is noted for its world-class fishery, which provides an excellent opportunity for anglers to test their skills at catching ...
- Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Camping - Colorado Parks and WildlifeSome of the best fishing along the river is found here, up and down river from Rincon. It is also a takeout for boaters wanting a more mellow float on the Arkansas River. For directions, please view our Maps and Directions page.
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