Arkansas · Madison / Benton Co.
War Eagle Creek
Madison / Benton Co. · 62 mi · Class I–II
Optimal: 200–1,500 CFS · USGS #07049000
Water temp: 71°F
53.4CFS
0.73 ft gauge height
Below Optimal→Stable
Avg flow: 480 cfsHist. median: 432 cfsUSGS #07049000
War Eagle Creek Natural Area · Hobbs State Park corridor
About
War Eagle Creek runs 62 miles through Madison and Benton counties, averaging 480 CFS with an optimal range from 200 to 1,500. The creek flows mostly Class I-II water, tracked by USGS gauge 07049000. War Eagle Creek Natural Area protects portions of the corridor, with additional protection through the Hobbs State Park system. War Eagle Creek Outfitters provides commercial services for paddlers looking to run the creek without shuttling their own boats.
Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:47 AM
Moonrise
2:33 PM
Moonset
5:00 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:47 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
Outfitters
War Eagle Creek Outfitters
Canoe and kayak rentals with shuttle service near Hindsville
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Data Quality
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