River guide · Arkansas
Fly Fishing the Spring River
Fed by one of the largest natural springs in the Midwest (Mammoth Spring discharges nearly 10 million gallons per hour at a constant 58°F), the Spring River delivers year-round trout fishing through the Ozark foothills of northern Arkansas.
- 5 shops nearby
- spring creek
- Year-round
- Arkansas
- 5 key hatches
The best time to fly fish the Spring River is Year-round. Key hatches include Blue, Caddis, Midge, Scud and sowbug. 5 fly shops near the Spring River can outfit your trip.
Fly shops near the Spring River
Shops and guides that fish the Spring River. See all 26 Arkansas shops →
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Hatches & seasons
When & what to fish on the Spring River
River typespring creek
Best seasonYear-round; spring for rainbows, fall for large browns
AccessThe AGFC-managed trout section runs ~12 miles from Dam #1 at Mammoth Spring State Park to Myatt Creek. Key wading access points off U.S. Highway 63 include Cold Springs and Dam #3; Bayou Access is off State Route 289; Williford Launch off State Route 58.
Key hatches
- Blue-winged Olive (spring and fall)
- Caddis (April–September)
- Midge (year-round)
- Scud and sowbug (year-round subsurface)
- Terrestrials (summer)
Gear up on the Spring River
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Find your fliesUpdated June 2026