River guide · Arkansas
Fly Fishing the White River
Below Bull Shoals Dam, Arkansas's White River is a trophy tailwater for brown and rainbow trout, fishable year-round.
- 16 shops nearby
- tailwater
- Year-round (flows dictated by dam generation)
- Arkansas
- 5 key hatches
The best time to fly fish the White River is Year-round (flows dictated by dam generation). Key hatches include Midges, Blue, Caddis, Sowbug / Scud. 16 fly shops near the White River can outfit your trip.
Fly shops near the White River
Shops and guides that fish the White River. See all 26 Arkansas shops →
- White River Fly AnglersFloatView shop →
- Ozark Waters Fly FishingFloatView shop →
- Dally's Ozark Fly FisherWade tripsView shop →
- Ike's Ozark Fly FishingFloatView shop →
- Rising River GuidesFloatView shop →
- Natural State Fly ShopWade tripsView shop →
- Woodard Fly FishingFloatView shop →
- Cotter Trout DockFloatView shop →
- Flippin Fly GuidesWade tripsView shop →
- Wishes and Fishes Fly ShopFloatView shop →
- The Reel Fly GuyWade tripsView shop →
- River Run Outfitters Branson MoOrvis-EndorsedWade tripsView shop →
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Hatches & seasons
When & what to fish on the White River
River typetailwater
Best seasonYear-round (flows dictated by dam generation)
AccessBelow Bull Shoals Dam there are numerous access points and boat ramps from the dam down through Cotter and Wildcat Shoals; low-water wading and drift-boat floats both produce.
Key hatches
- Midges (year-round)
- Blue-winged Olive (spring & fall)
- Caddis (spring)
- Sowbug / Scud (year-round)
- Sculpin / Streamers (winter, for big browns)
Gear up on the White River
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Find your fliesUpdated June 2026