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The avid trout fisherman will already be aware of
the awesome and legendary fishing that the cold waters of the North Fork
and White River tailwaters have to offer.
 The beginner fly fisher-person only needs to read a few of the
articles and should then become equally excited about planning there
trip here. The North Fork
of the White River was home to the world record Brown Trout 38 lbs. 9
oz. (six days later a 34 lb. 8 oz. Brown was caught in the same area)
until it was beaten by a new, world record Brown (40 lbs. 4 oz.) caught
on the Little Red River. The Little Red River is also part of the White River complex.
Other record trout caught in the cold waters of
the North Fork River include a 4 lb. 12 oz. Brook Trout.
The tailwaters of the White River accounts for record breaking
state records for Rainbow Trout, 19 lbs. 1 oz. and the Cut Throat Trout,
9 lbs. 9 oz. Will you catch
a new, world or state record trout on your visit with us?
We sure hope so. Will
you catch fish? Most
definitely! Equally as important, you will have fished in one of the most
relaxing environments one can find.
You will have fished on streams that have unparalleled natural
beauty.  The serenity and
beauty of the clear water with riffles, shoals and pools can only be
surpassed by the majestic stature of the bluffs, cliffs and caves that
line the banks of the streams. Wildlife
is abundant all along the banks of all the rivers.
Eagles, deer, elk, black bear, mink, beaver, turkey, fox,
waterfowl and maybe even a Razorback are likely to cross your path while
you meander down one of the streams.
All of this beauty and wonderment won’t put more fish in you
creel, but it will make those fish seem bigger than they actually are.
If you plan on fishing the river complex by boat, plan on renting
one of ours, unless yours is a riverboat.
Anything other than a shallow draft riverboat or canoe will be
cause for going aground and making your outing more work than pleasure.
We offer free shuttle service for our wader and floater guests.
Let’s talk about something other than trout
fishing. We are blessed
with not one, but two of the best lakes in the South.
Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes, Mountain Home’s “twin
lakes”, have a combined shore line length of 1,140 miles.
Together they have over 67,000 acres of open water that is some
of the cleanest water to be found.
No wonder Bull Shoals has been called the “Caribbean of the
Midwest.” Both lakes are
a perfect choice for all sorts of water sport activities.
Boating, sailing, scuba diving, water skiing or picnicking is
just a few of the many possibilities.
Oh, we forgot fishing! Fishermen
visit these waters in large numbers to fish for the Striped Bass and the
Striped Bass Hybrids on Lake Norfork. 
The lakes hold the state records for Smallmouth Bass, Ozark Bass,
Spotted Bass, and White Bass.
Greers Ferry Lake owns the world record for Walleye, 22 lbs. 11
oz. It is not uncommon to
catch a 30 plus pound Striped Bass out of Lake Norfork during any time
of the year! Bull Shoals
has produced 7 state fish records including a 53-pound Striped Bass.
It is one of the few lakes where you can fish for walleye, bass,
stripers, crappie and TROUT in the same water.
Well, I’m sure you will want to read more about
what this fisherman’s paradise has to offer.
You need answers to what are the best times of the year, the best
times of the day to fish for trout.
You will want to know what type of fishing gear to use, and do
you need waders and if so, what kind.
What bait do the stripers hit on and when do the really big
Browns spawn. Well, we hope
that some of your answers will be found on the following sources of the
Internet, or in the recommended books and articles.
The BEST way to learn the answers to all your questions is to
visit with us and enjoy our facilities.
We know you won’t be sorry you did.
The best accommodations, the best fishing, the best environment
and the best time to be had are all here waiting for you.
Give us a call today.
Sources for learning more about fishing in our
area:
www.ozarkmtns.com/fishing/northfork/trip.htm
www.whiteriver.net/northfork
www.agfc.state.ar.us/fishing
www.davewitlock.com
Roy Prouty Stripers
“Ozark Trout Tales”, Steve Wright
"The White river”, Field & Stream, December 2001
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