4 of the Absolute Best Fly Fishing Guides for the Arkansas' White River

Introduction

The White River is a famous tailwater, and while there are plenty of guides that offer their services in the area, these four stand out from the crowd. Whether you're looking to book a guide for yourself or as a gift for your favorite outdoors person, consider these options:

Cotter Trout Dock

If you've never been fly fishing before, this is the right place to start. Their guides are experienced and helpful with getting beginners up to speed on the skills needed for successful fly fishing expeditions. They also provide all of your necessary equipment so there's no need to worry about bringing anything with you except some sunscreen and bug spray! If you need lodging nearby or simply want a break from camping out under the stars (and insects), Cotter Trout Dock can help with that too! They also rent out canoes and rafts if kayaking is more your style than wading through knee-deep water searching for trout.

White River Fly Anglers

White River Fly Anglers focuses on experience, experience, and experience in its guides. This family-owned business is affiliated with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, so you know your guide will be experienced and knowledgeable about the river.

The guides are very friendly and knowledgeable about where to find fish on the river—especially if you're a beginner or just want to learn more about fly fishing! The guides also organize fun events like fly fishing competitions, which are great for both families and individuals willing to learn new skills while enjoying nature at its finest.

Additionally, their satisfied customers have rated them highly due to their friendliness towards all kinds of clients including veterans and women who get discounts off their trips as well as satisfaction guarantees on all fishing trips booked through them (no worries if something happens during your trip).

White River Fishing Guides

There are several options for fishing guides on the White River, each of which offers a unique experience.

Choosing a guide is an important decision, so it's best to do your research before making a final decision. A good way to start is by asking yourself what you want out of your trip and what kind of experience is best for you. If you're looking for an introduction to fly-fishing and don't want too much pressure or competition from other anglers, then booking with a guide specializing in family fishing would be ideal. On the other hand, if getting away from civilization while catching fish is at the top of your priority list then booking with someone who works solo may be better suited for you. Guides range in price depending on their skill level as well as what they offer (i.e., private vs group instruction). The cost per day varies between $300-$600 with most guides charging $400-$500 per day; however, there are some cheaper alternatives if money isn't an issue!

Gaston's

Gaston's Fly Shop, located at the south end of Russellville, has been fishing with anglers for over 50 years. They offer everything from cabins to boat rentals and fishing tips to trophy trout. You can also find a fly shop here that carries an extensive inventory of flies, rods, and reels. The place also hosts regular fly-tying classes for beginners or the adventurous types looking to learn something new!

The Arkansas River is home to some prime trophy brown trout fishing opportunities as well as scenic float trips through historic limestone bluffs and brushy banks that are great for catching rainbow trout. Gaston's Fly Shop has put together their own guide service so you can catch your own meal on one of their many excursions down this beautiful river!

There are a lot of fly fishing guides to choose from in Cotter.

Whether you're interested in a group or individual guided fly fishing trip, there are many options for you to choose from. You can bring your own gear or rent equipment from the guides ahead of time—either way, these are all great guides and will take care of everything so that all you have to do is enjoy yourself.

You can also take advantage of how great the White River's wade fishing is with one of these knowledgeable folks. They'll show you exactly where to cast and what flies work best where they're fishing that day. It's a unique opportunity not only because it's so different from other places but also because it gives anglers access to waters that aren't otherwise easily accessible.

Conclusion

My advice is don't fish alone. If you're new to the sport, you'll find it difficult to learn the proper technique without guidance from an experienced guide. When I first started fly fishing in Colorado, I would have a guide for at least one day of each trip so that he could show me how things were done on my own before I went out alone. When starting out,

it's best to have someone who has a lot of knowledge about the area and knows where all of the good spots are located so that you don't end up wasting time wandering around trying to find them yourself.