John Berry from Berry Brothers Guide Service said light but steady generation around the clock with slightly higher flows in the afternoon have been the normal conditions. There has been precious little wadable water. We did have a brief (two hour) window of no generation one afternoon. The only thing preventing high levels of generation around the clock is flooding down stream. As soon as it clears, we will see a lot of high water. The stretch from Cotter to Rim Shoals has fished well. The moderate flows we have received have been perfect for drift fishing. The hot flies have been San Juan worms and Y2Ks. Two-fly rigs (San Juan worm and egg) have done particularly well in this area. Small mayfly nymphs like pheasant tails and copper johns and midge patterns (black zebra midges with silver wire and silver bead) also have been effective. Rim Shoals has cooled down some but is still fishing well. The go-to flies have been Y2Ks and cerise San Juan worms. If you encounter high water, Rim Shoals Trout Dock maintains a water taxi and will ferry you to wadable water for a nominal fee. Some of the more productive water that can be accessed includes the water around Jenkin’s Creek or along the island near the walk-in access.

Sportsman’s White River Resort (870-453-2424) said two to three generators are running fairly steadily. Trout fishing is good from a boat, but most of the fish being caught are small rainbows.

These fish aren't native to Arkansas, but were introduced several decades ago when new dams on some of the state's major rivers wiped out the native bass, bream, catfish and crappie below the dams. Cold water released from the dam made the downstream rivers too chilly for the native fish, so trout were brought in. (more)

• Brown & Rainbow Trout
• Cutthroat
• Brookies
• Small & Largemouth Bass
• Sunfish
• Catfish