White River Trout Fishing
Tailwater fishing 5 minutes from your cabin
The cold, clear tailwaters below Beaver Dam hold rainbow and brown trout year round. World class fly water is a five minute drive from White River Cabins.
Fishing the White River
Why This Water Is Famous
The stretch of the White River below Beaver Dam is a classic tailwater fishery. Cold water is released from the bottom of Beaver Lake, which keeps the river cool and oxygenated through the hot Arkansas summer months when most warm water fisheries slow down. That consistent cold water is the reason rainbow and brown trout thrive here in a state that is otherwise famous for bass.
The fishing is considered world class. Anglers travel from across the country, and some international, to fly fish this water. Because the water comes out of the dam cold and clear, the bugs, the drifts, and the sight fishing all work the way fly anglers want them to. You can land a wild trout here on dry flies in the middle of July.
Our cabins sit 450 feet above the river on cliff formations, so there is no direct river access from the property. The closest public access point and boat ramp is about five minutes away by car. Art and Amy know this river and can point you to the spots that are fishing best during your stay.
Best Seasons to Fish
Spring
Cool days, strong hatches, and hungry trout after winter. One of the best windows of the year for both dry fly and nymph fishing.
Summer
The tailwater stays cold while the rest of the South bakes. Summer is prime trout water here while warmwater rivers slow down. Early mornings and late evenings are magic.
Fall
Brown trout run and get aggressive before spawning. Leaf color along the Ozark hills makes this one of the most scenic times to be on the water.
Winter
The river stays fishable year round. Winter fishing is quiet, the crowds disappear, and the cabin wood burning stoves make warming up between sessions a pleasure.
Any Time of Day
Dam release schedules shift water levels throughout the day, which changes what sections fish best. Check release schedules before heading out. We can help guests understand the flow that week.
Licenses
An Arkansas fishing license with a trout permit is required. Visit the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission website for current rates, daily or annual options, and to purchase online before your trip.
Stay 5 Minutes From the Water
Our cliff edge cabins are the ideal basecamp for a White River fishing trip. Wake up, grab coffee, and be casting inside fifteen minutes.
Art and Amy can help recommend a guide service, the right section for the day, and the right fly.
Pair With These Attractions
Beaver Lake Dam
The dam that makes this tailwater possible. A quick drive from the cabins and worth the stop.
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Float Trips
Canoe or kayak the White River and Kings River. Multiple outfitters nearby rent boats and run shuttles.
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Downtown Eureka Springs
Restaurants, shops, and Victorian architecture 6 miles from the cabins. A perfect rest day stop between fishing mornings.
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