Ozark Lock & Dam 12 Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Ozark Lock & Dam 12 (AR) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Ozark, AR. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Ozark Lock & Dam 12 snapshot
Arkansas River at Lock & Dam 12 (Ozark), AR - platform collects upstream and downstream elevation, nonpower release, power release, generation, and gate opening data. Ozark Lock & Dam 12 sits near Ozark, AR, AR and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers SWL district. Coordinates: 35.4733°, -93.8100°. Also known as Arkansas River at Lock & Dam 12 (Ozark), AR.
- Latest release
- 77,953 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 08:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 371.73 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 08:00 UTC
Very high release: dangerous near outlets and below the dam. Avoid swift water and follow posted warnings.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Ozark Lock & Dam 12 water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.