My favorite Bass river.
The Kings River starts high in the Boston Mountains near Boston Arkansas and flows 90 miles northward emptying into Table Rock Lake at the 86 hwy bridge at the Missouri and Arkansas border. Surrounded by mostly rural farmland and natural forests, the river is popular for paddling and fishing. The Kings was named after Henry King from Alabama who was part of a prospecting mission in the Boston Mountains in 1827. He died while on his mission and was buried along the banks of the river, giving it its name. Tall bluffs line the river in the upper portions consisting of sandstone, shale and limestone. Large gravel bars line the middle and lower portions of the river, which makes for great camping spots for overnight trips. The water is known for its cool and clear color and great Smallmouth Bass fishing.
Smallmouth Bass on the Kings
Public Access Points
(Private) Hwy 74 Bridge 0.0mi
(Private) Hwy 21 Bridge/Boatright Creek 7.6mi
Marble/Big Onion Creek 13.4mi
(Private) Marshall Ford 24.7mi
Rockhouse 40.4mi
(Private) Trigger Gap Landing 48.1mi
Hwy 62 Bridge 61.0mi
Stoney Point/Summers Ford 73.6mi
Romp Hole 78.5mi
(Private) MO Hwy 86 Bridge 82.5mi
Contact Outfitters for additional private access points.
Fishing
Species: Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Spotted Gar, Channel Catfish, Ozark Bass, Longear Sunfish and the occasional Walleye.
Fishing regulations
Flow Rates & Water Levels
Maps
Campsites
Public Campgrounds
While there are no established public campgrounds along the Kings River, gravel bar camping is acceptable with the practice of “Leave no Trace." The closest public campgrounds are the established Madison County Camping areas located on the West side of the river between Alabam and Rockhouse.
Private Campgrounds
Kings River Outfitters
www.kingsriveroutfitters.com 479-253-8954
Riverside Resort
www.riversideresortandcanoes.com 870-423-3116
Trigger Gap Outfitters
www.triggergapoutfitters.com 479-253-5444
Outfitters
Kings River Outfitters
www.kingsriveroutfitters.com 479-253-8954
Riverside Resort
www.riversideresortandcanoes.com 870-423-3116
Trigger Gap Outfitters
www.triggergapoutfitters.com 479-253-5444
River Guides
Kings River Outfitters
www.kingsriveroutfitters.com 479-253-8954
Trigger Gap Outfitters
www.triggergapoutfitters.com 479-253-5444
Reviews
"Monster Smallmouth!"
“If you find the right riffles and are patient enough you are bound to catch a nice Smallmouth Bass, but if you throw the right lure and have the perfect imitation you're bound to catch a monster Smallmouth!”
— J.L.
"Beautifully clear cool water."
“My wife and I went on a float with a group of friends, the Kings River had beautifully clear cool water. Passing along down the river we could see sunfish and bass swimming under our canoe. If you are looking for a tranquil and relaxing float, this is the river to float!”
— Casey
"Best kept secret for Smallmouth."
“The Kings is often overlooked because of its limited access points and abundant private property. This keeps it a best kept secret for Smallmouth Bass”
— J.Y.
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