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Fishing / Striper Fishing
Arkansas Striped Bass (Morone Saxatilis) Fishing The striped bass Morone Saxatilis is a member of the temperate bass family native to North America but widely introduced elsewhere. Among the other names used for this species are striper bass, striped sea-bass, rock, and rockfish. The striped bass is a typical member of the Moronidae family in shape, having a streamlined, silvery body marked with longitudinal dark stripes running from behind the gills to the base of the tail. Maximum size is (6.6 feet) and maximum scientifically recorded weight (125 pounds). Striped bass are believed to live for up to 30 years. Lake Norfork is know as one of the top trophy striper lakes in the country, the average striper is between 10 and 14 pounds with many in the twenties and some even topping the thirty-pound mark!. Striper fishing techniques vary on Lake Norfork based on the season, each year usually in March, the stripers begin their spawning run and can be found in very shallow water. We use lighter lines and smaller baits to catch these fish. In April the fish begin moving and become very aggressive, we use larger baits and still fish in shallow water but use balloons to keep the bait in the strike zone. This is a fun time of year to fish, stripers will be chasing shad and you should see a lot of top water action. The strikes are violent and will give you a thrill of a life time. Once summer arrives, the stripers will go into deeper water and begin relating to points and channels, we use down lines to position the bait over and within the school, during this time we usually have six poles in the water and it is very common to have all the baits hit at the same time. It becomes a Chinese fire drill with lots of action in a very short time. Fall is a transition time, the stripers start to scatter and it is necessary to use all of the different techniques to catch these fish. Large schools of stripers begin roaming and are feeding heavy for their winter migration. Winter fishing may be slow but if you're looking to catch that one really big fish, it's the time of year where you will have the lake and fish to yourself. The stripers have migrated up the creeks and can be caught using shad.
 Blackburns Resort Blackburns Resort has the ability to handle high water with no diminished services. We are in a sheltered cove and very near good fishing and boating. Child and pet friendly. Blackburns is your fishing, diving and family headquarters. Save $ towards high gas prices. Best value. Location/Directions: 
Blue Lady Resort Panoramic views of Lake Norfork - Newly renovated in 2006! The resort sits on a bluff overlooking beautiful Norfork Lake and the Ozark Mountains . Easy access to private, lighted boat dock with attached 25'x40' swim deck and 15’ x 20’ fishing decks. 1 – 3 bedrooms with full kitchens, BBQs, and FREE boat slip with your rental Location/Directions: 
Mockingbird Bay Resort Located in the heart of the beautiful Ozark Mountains. Great for a summer vacation or perfect for a spring, fall or winter getaway. Guests say we have the best resort on the lake. Experience the 1st class charm of our cottages. Bring a boat or rent-one from us. Free WI-FI throughout the resort. Location/Directions: 
Red's Guide Service Red is one of the senior guide services on Lake Norfork with 15 years of experience. These years have been spent fishing for striped and hybrid bass. I dedicate all my time to being a good year-around striper guide. Striper fishing on Lake Norfork is a constantly changing pattern that requires full time efforts. Full time efforts are rewarded with more and bigger fish caught. Location/Directions: 
STR Outfitters STR Outfitters offers guided striper, hybrid and walleye fishing on Lake Norfork. You will fish from a 21 center console boat that seats up to 4 adults, we provide all tackle & bait. Location/Directions:
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