Fly fishing Arkansas rivers with streamers, nymphing, and even dry flies can be very successful depending on time of year and water conditions.
OUTDOORS INTERNATIONAL client Lacey Savage with a big brown trout she caught while fly fishing Arkansas.
Arkansas is a magnificent trout fishing destination, lucky to have some of the most famous fly fishing water in the world. The Little Red River, White River, Norfork River and the Spring River are our four rivers that produce amazingly beautiful trout year round. All of these rivers are located in northern Arkansas with The Little Red River in Heber Springs being the closest to central Arkansas.
Fly Fishing Hotspots in Arkansas
- Little Red River
- White River
- Norfork River
- Spring River
When it comes to fly fishing, we have high standards, and do our best to set realistic expectations. Contact us to discover how easy it is to book your dream trip with OUTDOORS INTERNATIONAL.
Outfitter: WOA1
The White River
Book the fly fishing trip of a lifetime on the White River for both the experienced angler and the first time fly fisher.
The White River is a truly world class fishery like few others anywhere in the world.
Numerous state and world records have come from fly fishing Arkansas on the White River. The management of the fishery continues to improve each year, and there is an excellent stocking program of rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. The river also has great natural production of wild brown trout. Fly fishing Arkansas on the White River should be on every angler’s list.
The White River is known as Trout Capitol USA.
- Four Species of Trout: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bonneville Cutthroat, Finespot Cutthroat, and Brook Trout.
- Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced. This Arkansas fly fishing guide will show you a great time no matter your skill level.
- Affordable
- Lodging: Located in the heart of the Ozarks, the fishing lodge sits on the banks of a river that is world-famous or trout fishing, within view of “The Narrows”.
- Year-Round Fishing:
- Late November through early March – Streamer fishing is the best option.
- March through May – Caddis flies begin to hatch. This is an excellent time of year for both novice and experienced anglers to catch not only lots of fish but trophy fish as well on dries and nymph imitations.
- June through September – The most exciting fly fishing is from June through September, as there are LOTS of terrestrial insects. Grasshoppers, cicadas, beetles, dragonflies and even tarantulas become important food sources for trout and they concentrate along the banks.
Fly fishing Arkansas White River with our outfitter is something special…and it’s arguably the best brown trout fishery in the US. It’s a great affordable destination to bring a son or daughter who is a beginner at fly-fishing, or for the advanced angler looking to target a truly once in a lifetime brown trout. With has over 100 mile of trout water and fish averaging 18 to 22 inches, each year, many fish caught that weigh in over 10 pounds!
The White River is a truly world class fishery like few others anywhere in the world. Its reputation as a wild brown trout fishery is well deserved, producing some monster “once in a lifetime” fish. Chasing these trophies can be an immensely rewarding challenge. This famous river is also heavily stocked with rainbow trout to provide consistent sport all year round. Some rainbows, and cutthroat, can be still found well over 20 inches, truly remarkable captures.
Outfitter: WOA1
The Norfork River
When fishing with this Arkansas fly fishing guide, you might take a break from the White River browns to float the Norfork for rainbows, cutthroats, and brookies.
Lacey and Patrick with a great brown trout they caught on the Norfork River.
The Norfork River is a smaller river, that’s only about five miles, yet it boasts large populations of browns and rainbows. In addition the Norfork has some large 20+ inch Bonneville and Finespot cutthroat trout as well as a few trophy Brook trout.
We offer World Class Fly Fishing Arkansas on the Norfork River for four species of trout from a spectacular lodge.
- Four Species of Trout: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bonneville Cutthroat, Finespot Cutthroat, and Brook Trout.
- Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced. This Arkansas fly fishing guide will show you a great time no matter your skill level.
- Affordable
- Great Lodging
- Year-Round Fishing:
- Late November through early March – Streamer fishing is the best option.
- March through May – Caddis flies begin to hatch. Novice and experienced anglers can expect to catch lots of fish on dries and nymph imitations.
- June through September – The most exciting fly fishing is from June through September, as there are LOTS of terrestrial insects. Grasshoppers, cicadas, beetles, dragonflies and even tarantulas become important food sources for trout and they concentrate along the banks.
