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Lakes & Rivers / White River
Year-Round World Class Trout Stream
The White River begins as a
small, quick mountain stream and ends up as a broad, meandering waterway serving the
barge and towboat industry. In between, the river's flow is interrupted by at least
eight dams, six in Arkansas and two in Missouri. The largest of these, Bull Shoals
Dam, is responsible for converting what had been a warm-water fishery into one of
the nation's premier stretches of trout habitat. Today this cold-water section of
the White River in the Ozark Mountain Region is a world-class trout stream with
matchless natural beauty.
Record Breaking Catches

Cold water flowing from the depths of Bull Shoals Lake makes the White River an
ideal environment for year round trout fishing. The river offers some of the finest
trout fishing in America and is home to record-breaking fish. A 19 lb 1 oz. Rainbow
trout and a 9 lb 9 oz cutthroat trout are state records. The rivers sparkling, clear
water with its riffles, shoals and pools streams past colorful foliage that drapes
stately bluffs and cliffs. Abundant wildlife - herons, foxes, wild turkey, eagles,
deer, beaver, mink and kingfishers abound along the shores of this beautiful
mountain stream.
White River Fishing Services & Resorts

A variety of lodging is available along the White River. Choose from world-famous,
full service resorts to rustic fishing cabins and motel accommodations. Resorts,
marinas and outfitters along the White cater to your every need and can provide
boat and equipment rentals, docking, supplies and guide services. Launch sites
along the White River are numerous, and many of the resorts along the river have
launching areas available for their guests. Area campgrounds are also plentiful in
the White River/Bull Shoals Lake area. Area towns offer a variety of lodging, dining
and shopping options.

Angels Retreat
160 Riverside Dr
Flippin, AR 72634
Phone: (870) 321-0987
Email: angelsretreat@wildblue.net
Web Site: http://www.whiteriver.net/angels-retreat/
On a quiet bend of the White River, our secluded guesthouse has all the amenities of a private residence. Enjoy the only resort on the river that accommodates one group or one family at a time. Guided fishing trips, kayaks and canoes are offered; or find excellent wadefishing from the bank of your private campground. Location/Directions: East of Flippin on 412 Hwy. take Hwy. 101 south approximately 6.5 miles to the Ranchette Access sign and turn left on MC6062. Follow MC6062 approximately 1.6 miles to Riverside Drive. Turn left on Riverside Drive and follow it approximately .9 miles to Angels Retreat.
Blue Heron Campground & Resort
150 Blue Heron Drive
P.O. Box 1253
Flippin, AR 72634
Phone: (870) 453-4678
Email: blueheron@ozarkmountains.com
Web Site: http://www.blueheroncampground.com
You can enjoy the White River without traveling miles of back roads. Spacious RV sites, riverside tenting, camper cabin, and a private riverview suite are lodging accommodations you can choose from. Clean, comfortable restrooms with showers are available for our guests. Easy river bank access, or we can provide you with a guided fishing trip!
Location/Directions: On the west end of the Hwy. 62/412 bridge near Cotter, turn south onto Pearl Drive. Turn left under the bridge at Blue Heron Drive.
Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock
P.O. box 748
Bull Shoals, AR 72619
Phone: (870) 445-4424
Fax: (870) 445-8354
Email: boatdock@bullshoals.net
Web Site: http://www.bullshoalslakeboatdock.com
Full service Marina on Bull Shoals Lake , Houseboat-fishing-bass-ski-pontoon rentals , PWC's-Sea Doo's and water toys.
Scuba Dive shop with air, sales and rentals.
Lighthouse Point Resort with pool
gas, bait, tackle, launching ramp,
Guided Fishing Trips on Bull Shoals Lake and White River. Camping facilities, Location/Directions: Located in the City Of Bull Shoals
Bull Shoals White River State Park
129 Bull Shoals Park
Lakeview, AR 72642
Phone: (870) 431-5521
Popular camping destination - 105 campsites along the river-10 Premium D (1 Premium B w/sewer), 75 Preferred B, 20 Tent sites with no hookups, two Rent-A-Camp sites and two Rent-An-RV. Facilities include picnic areas, standard pavilions, playgrounds and trails. The park's trout dock offers boat, motor and canoe rentals; supplies; equipment and gifts.
Cedar Springs County Inn
590 Rivercliff Drive
Bull Shoals, AR 72619
Phone: (870) 445-3211
Email: info@cedarspringscountryinn.com
Web Site: http://www.cedarspringscountryinn.com
Bed and Breakfast in Bull Shoals offering both the perfect rooms for romantic get aways, or nice rooms for fishermen. Excellent location very near the White River below the Bull Shoals dam, and the Bull Shoals Lake itself.
Copper John's Resort
469 River Rd
Lakeview, AR 72642
Phone: (870) 431-4454
Fax: (870) 431-4093
Email: info@copperjohnresort.com
Web Site: http://www.copperjohnresort.com
Looking for that unique special place to kick back, relax, and do some fantastic trout fishing? Copper John's Resort is YOUR destination ! Camper cabins, lodge, full hookup rv sites, boat rentals and a fully equipped fly and tackle shop ! You'll love our woodsy, tranquil setting, the riverside deck, & the personal service ! Come stay with us ... you'll be glad you did ! Location/Directions: Located 1 mile downstream from Bull Shoals Dam. Go to Bull Shoals White River State Park, turn left on River Road. Go 1/4 mile - we're on the right ! (OR go to our website and print the downloadable map)
Copper John's Resort Fly & Tackle Outfitters
469 River Road
Lakeview, AR 72642
Phone: (870) 431-4454
Fax: (870) 431-4093
Email: info@copperjohnsresort.com
Web Site: http://www.copperjohnsresort.com
Complete outfitters -- upper end of the White River (1 mile below Bull Shoals Dam on River Road) Copper Johns' Resort offers experienced staff on hand & a full line of rods, reels, flies, fly tying materials, waders, boots, accessories, & bait & tackle. From lodging, boat rentals, instructional fishing programs & fly & tackle, Copper Johns' Resort is your friendly one-stop shop !
Cotter Trout Dock
P.O. Box 96
321 Big Spring Parkway
Cotter, AR 72626
Toll-Free: (800) 447-7538
Phone: (870) 435-6525
Email: ctd@southshore.com
Web Site: http://www.cottertroutdock.com
Guided float-fishing service offering single-day fishing trips and overnight camping trips on the White and North Fork Rivers for trout and the Buffalo National River for smallmouth. Guided fishing trips covering approximately 15 miles of river per day . Fully outfitted. Open year-around. Guides experienced with lures, bait, and flies. Location/Directions: Located at the Big Spring White River Public Access in Cotter, AR, just under the 62B bridge at the White River between Harrison and Mountain Home in north-central Arkansas. Cotter Trout Dock is 18 miles downstream from Bull Shoals Dam.
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