North Arkansas White River Weekly Fishing Report
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The report was compiled and distributed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Randy Zellers 501-223-6406, e-mail: rdzellers@agfc.state.ar.us
White River
Sportsman’s White River Resort said the water is clear and at normal level. Two generators are running. Trout are biting well on pink and red or bubble gum-colored Power Bait. Black/Chartreuse Rooster Tails are working well in current, as are 2-inch Rapala floating minnows and countdown minnows.
Randy Oliver at www.randyoliverguide.com said fishing has been excellent with some large browns moving upriver toward the dam. Corn and brightly colored PowerBait have worked well on sunny days this week.
Guide Davy Wotton said generation levels have been erratic, which has related to the bite being up and down depending on rising or falling water. Also at this time of the year, oxygen levels close to the dam may cause the fish to stop feeding during generation. If generation is taking place, the best option will be to fish below the upper limit of the trophy zone. Bull Shoals dam zone continues to produce trophy brown and rainbow trout. From the state park downstream to Calico, fishing has been good provided you are fishing settled and clean water. This time of year, bottom vegetation dies off and leaves fall into the river, resulting in very trashy colored water; the best bet is to move because the bite will be very slow. Many brown trout are staged at spawning beds while others are still on the move upstream. Please leave the trout on the beds to spawn and continue our excellent fishery. If fishing low flow, use a small midge, sow bug, scud or PTN. If fishing shoals and water with flow, use soft hackles and small dry fly patterns. If water the water is stained, use a two-fly rig (where legal), one brightly colored fly, such as a Prism, Dynamite or San Juan worm and the other a size 14 to 16 scud or sow bug. Streamer fish may be productive if drift fishing with good flow rates or when fishing good shoal water. Fish are very spooky in low water levels at this time so try to avoid line splash and careless wading. Increase leader/tippet lengths to at least 12 ft, it will make a great deal of difference, as will the use of small indicators.
Jim Brentlinger at Linger’s Guide Service and Fishing Lodge said water levels on the White have been lower than usual and it has improved the fishing. Anglers are catching many trout on White River Zig Jigs in Ginger or Green. Use 4-pound-test line and make sure to let the jig get close to the bottom before you start working it in. Many fish have been caught on Black/Green woolly buggers. Fish any fast, shallow water you can find if wading. From the boat cast out 90 degrees with a sinking line and strip it back to the boat.
Nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, in historic Cotter, Arkansas, on the banks of the scenic White River…Denton Ferry RV Park offers a friendly, relaxing, fun-filled experience for everyone. If you want to fish for the various species of Trout in the crystal clear water, the fishing here is World Renowned. We offer private wade-in access from the park, and convenient boat access right next door. If you want to sight-see, hike, or simply take a stroll on our scenic walking trail – the Natural Beauty and Wildlife of the area is truly amazing. We are easily accessible from HWY 62/412 in a quiet peaceful river valley, away from the flow and noise of HWY traffic. Denton Ferry RV Park is conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, points of interest (such as Branson, Eureka Springs, Mt. Home, Mt. View, Norfork, and many more…), and a variety of activities for the whole family.
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Doug Ernst
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We hope to use this blog to communicate events and happenings here at the park, and in the surrounding areas. Our focus will be on fishing, outdoors, water sports, hunting, tourism, vacation activities, as well as, events in this region of the Ozarks.
We will try to keep informed and share the happenings around Cotter, Mt. Home, and such places as Eureka Springs, Branson, Mt. View, and throughout the Twin Lakes area. We will cover personal and guests outings to various wilderness or natural locations throughout the area such as the Norfork river, the Buffalo river, or Ozark National Forest, including places like Hawksbill Crag or the Pioneer Village. We will also cover events such as the Cotter Trout Festival, Sowbug Roundup, and Fly Fishing Federation Conclave.
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For more information, or to request a reservation visit Denton Ferry RV Park & Cabin Rental online at www.dentonrv.com or call 870-435-PARK (7275) for more information. Denton Ferry RV Park & Cabin Rental is the Ozarks premier vacation destination on the banks of the white River in scenic Cotter, Arkansas.
