Crooked creek is one of the best smallmouth bass creeks around.
Water levels will vary with the seasons/rainfall and I have included a graph below for the water level at Kelly Slab. This graph is refreshed each time you enter this page so you will see current information. I use this graph along with customer input to determine float conditions. Ideal water level is around 10.6-10.8.
Of course with kayaks you need very little water to float and I will give you my recommendation during low water conditions and you can do with it what you will.
As far as high water is concerned, I will reserve the right to not rent my kayaks at water levels I consider too dangerous for my customers and my equipment. This information will be shared with all our customers as they contact us to schedule a float and any customers with floats already scheduled will be contacted to reschedule should the need arise.
Below I have pasted a few links to various commentary on the creek made by other folks and you can research and find many more yourself.
USGS 07055565 Crooked Creek at Harrison, AR
USGS Crooked Creek at Kelly Crossing at Yellville, AR
Brad Wiegmann Outdoors
Southwest Paddler
Crooked Creek Water Trail
Song Dog Kayaks
Song Dog Kayaks
Snow, AR 72687
817-522-8048