There is a great hopper bite on the White River right now with nice browns and the occasional cutthroat coming to pink hoppers and larger ant patterns. Hot temperatures causing the need for power demands are being met with light to moderate daily flows on the White River and intermediate flows on Norfork.
I’m sure boat fisherman would like to see a bit more water as the water is pretty skinny is some areas, however, the periods of low, or no flow, are creating plenty of opportunity for wading fisherman. I’m also seeing a lot of folks wet wading these days on the access sites a little further downstream.
Lake levels are very low and I would not anticipate higher river flows until the area gets some precipitation and the lakes can gain some elevation.
The midge and indicator crowd is getting nice catches on the usual patterns and I have 
been getting nice 50 to 100 fish days on Woolly Buggers, olive seems to be the most consistent, but be sure to have an assortment of colors, as browns and yellows are having their moments as well.
Another week of unseasonable hot weather is in the forecast, but the river is a great place a day or two on the water. Be sure to give us a call and get in on some of this great hopper action!
I’m sure boat fisherman would like to see a bit more water as the water is pretty skinny is some areas, however, the periods of low, or no flow, are creating plenty of opportunity for wading fisherman. I’m also seeing a lot of folks wet wading these days on the access sites a little further downstream.
Lake levels are very low and I would not anticipate higher river flows until the area gets some precipitation and the lakes can gain some elevation.
The midge and indicator crowd is getting nice catches on the usual patterns and I have been getting nice 50 to 100 fish days on Woolly Buggers, olive seems to be the most consistent, but be sure to have an assortment of colors, as browns and yellows are having their moments as well.
Another week of unseasonable hot weather is in the forecast, but the river is a great place a day or two on the water. Be sure to give us a call and get in on some of this great hopper action!