Much like Bull Shoals Dam, here you’ll be able to catch the four most sought-after trout species, aside from steelhead. There’s something about dams and fly fishing for trout that make a perfect combination. If anyone on your adventure is young and learning to fly fish, this is an excellent opportunity and a wonderful confidence booster.īohn and Reis / Shutterstock Below The Norfork Dam At Norfork Lake This stretch of water is strictly catch and release and anglers must be under the age of 16. This prime Arkansas fly fishing location is also on the North Fork River, however, it’s roughly three and a half hours south of Norfork Dam, so unless you plan on doing a bit of driving on your trip, you won’t hit both spots. Dry Run Creek On The North Fork River (For Anglers Under 16) Of course, there are other standard lodging options available up and down the river as well. The best thing about this property is that it’s nestled right on the river.
Anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime fishing opportunity should book a reservation at the White River Inn, which is an Orvis-endorsed fly fishing lodge. If you’re looking to do some fishing on the White River below the dam, there are several accommodation options that will allow you to stay as close as possible to the fishing action. It’s one of just a few rare areas where you can catch a rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and cutthroat all in the same location. Some of the best fishing can be found right below the dam and favorable conditions last for dozens of miles. Prior to 2011, water levels could fluctuate, however steps were taken to regulate the water temperature and depth for consistency. The White River has several excellent locations for fly fishing, however, the real action is just below the dam. This location just south of Bull Shoals has a reputation for being one of the best spots in the state for catching trout on a fly rod. Jason Hunter / Flickr Below Bull Shoals Dam On The White River Whether you’re a resident fisherman or traveling to the state specifically for fishing, this guide on where to find the best fly fishing locations in all of Arkansas is for you. Many of the spots in our guide are wide enough for boats, which is great if you’d rather not have to find the right mix of depth and distance from shore for wading. The best spots have a cool water temperature and lots of room to cast a line. Several of the major rivers include multiple locations that are ripe for top-notch trout fishing. Attractions in the area include the William Carl Garner/Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, hiking trails overlooking the river, trout hatchery plus boating, fishing, and resorts around the river and Greers Gerry Lake.Arkansas is home to some of the hottest fly fishing in the United States. Both public and resort launch areas are conveniently located on both sides of the river. Full service marinas and resorts are available along the upper sections of the river. Every time you fish these waters is another opportunity to try and top a world-record Brown trout. But the Little Red is anything but little in the hearts of trout fishermen who flock to the river in search of big fish. The trout fishing stretch of the Little Red River is 30 river miles from the dam to Pangburn. There are wild fish, too – big Brown trout, sleek and magnificent, that spawn on tumbling river shoals each fall. Trout love Power Bait, whole-kernel corn, night crawlers, cheese and artificial lures.
These are hatchery fish raised on a diet of commercial trout food. Stocked Rainbow trout provide the bulk of the Little Red River’s fish population. This popular Ozark Mountain tail-water trout stream is beautiful in its own special way, running clear and cold, skirted by scenic hillsides alive with wildlife – otters, raccoons, deer, ducks, blue herion and eagles. The Brown trout spawning run occurs from October through December, making these especially good times to fish. Brown trout running 5 to 8 pounds are common, and a 20- to 30-pounder is always possible. The Little Red offers 30 miles of ideal trout habitat below Greers Ferry Dam near Heber Springs, Arkansas. Howard "Rip" Collins caught a 40-pound, four-ounce world record brown on the river in 1992.a mark that stood until 2009. Rainbows, Browns and Cutthroats are caught for some 30-river miles below the dam. Trout were introduced to the Little Red River in 1966, some three years after the completion of the lake project. The Little Red River The Little Red River's,\ icy cold water emerges from beneath the dam at Greers Ferry Lake and creates a premier-class trout stream for Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout.
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