AGFC-managed Boat Ramps Remain Open
As of Wednesday afternoon, all AGFC-maintained boat ramps are open in Arkansas
However, as for Army Corps of Engineers lakes managed for fishing by the AGFC, there are different rules, mostly temparary due to the coronavirus pandemic, being put into place that should bve noted by Corps park user. As of Wednesday, parks and lakes controlled out of the Corps' Little Rock District are remaining open (campgrounds, day-use areas), according to the Corps' Jay Townsend. The Corps IS suspending permits for large gatherings such as pavilion reservations, tournament permits and other permits for events. The Little Rock District oversees all Corps lakes in Arkansas except Ouachita, DeGray and Greeson; those three are controlled by the Vicksburg (Mississippi) District, which sent out a press release Wednesday saying it was temporarily closing visitor centers, field offices and recreation areas to the public. Again, that pertains to lakes Ouachita, Greeson and DeGray as of March 18, but it also does not affect their ramps.
The main note for anglers who are wanting to fish: Boat ramps ARE open. The Vicksburg office of the Corps also says that at this time, in addition to open boat ramps, the recreation sites’ nearby amenities, including restrooms and fish cleaning stations, will remain open at its lakes (Ouachita, DeGray and Greeson in Arkansas).