Kiamichi River
Rising just across the Arkansas line, the Kiamichi flows southwest through the Ouachita country of southeast Oklahoma past Tuskahoma and Clayton to Antlers, then turns southeast through Hugo Lake to the Red River.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Kiamichi River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 177 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Pine Mountain, Ouachita Mountains, Polk County, Arkansas |
| Mouth | Red River near Hugo, Oklahoma |
| State | Oklahoma |
The river itself is impounded as Hugo Lake; Sardis Lake sits on tributary Jack's Fork Creek.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Kiamichi River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Kiamichi River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Kiamichi River (Wikipedia) ↗