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White River fishing report by Cotter Trout Dock
By Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
Mar 29, 2025
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Cotter, Arkansas -- Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said, “Spring break has ushered in some very nice days for the visiting families; our fishing community has welcomed many to the beautiful Arkansas Ozarks for terrific trout fishing on the White. Bull Shoals Lake is now below desired power pool level, at 658.45 feet msl.

Generation from Bull Shoals Dam has been variable from minimum flow (700 cfs) to over five units (17,000 cfs).
“It’s brown trout season on the White River and our anglers pulled in more browns than rainbows this past week as the guides go all out to continue the catching fever. No secret to what has been tempting the browns: sculpins and redfin minnows. Get a quick picture before the release to serve as bragging rights and re-bait for your next catch. Handle with care.

“Red, gold and silver spoons are favored by the rainbows this week — Cleos and Buoyants. Try pink or orange PowerBait or pink/white Berkley mousetail worms if throwing spoons isn’t your style. If the fish seem finicky, move on until you find a deeper hole where the trout are resting from fast water and you’ll feel the tug.

“Come visit the Arkansas Ozarks and enjoy a spring day in our Natural State, enjoying and employing God’s great outdoors.”