Arkansas fly fishing surprises a lot of anglers — in the best possible way. The White River and Norfork River rank among the finest tailwater trout fisheries in the United States, producing trophy brown trout and rainbow trout in numbers that rival better-known destinations in the West. Fed by the cold depths of Beaver Lake and Norfork Lake, these rivers maintain ideal water temperatures year-round.

The White River is famous for double-digit brown trout — the world record brown trout was caught here — making Arkansas fly fishing a compelling domestic alternative for anglers seeking trophy trout without international travel.