White river (below Bull Shoals) in March?

[Navigator]

Anyone ever made this trip? I'm looking for any information on places to stay, techniques and even people that guide in the area. I'm not 100% certain I want the hassle of pulling the blazer jet down there for a few days of fishing versus just hire a guide. Thanks!

[dakotakid31]

We use to go down there for family vacations. i caught my first trout ever in the white. White river cabins is what the place was called that we stayed. short walk to the river nice place. I will try to see if my ma or pa can tell me the exact Location of them because i cant remember. Watch out for those dang snakes!! seen em everywhere when the dam released.

[sparcebag]

Even tho you'll be in Ark. I'd post this in the Missouri section there are a few replies for help for us yanks.I've fished the Neosho area but never the white.

[youngie22]

An awesome trip... I need to get there again this summer. I would suggest possibly camping at the state park, or getting a hotel in town. But, as far as fishing goes, its a blast. Purchase your license, bait, and tackle and rent your boat from the trout dock at the state park below the dam. Most success comes drifting in the jon boat w/ a rope w/ 2- 3' of chain on the end keeping cotact w/ the bottom (this will keep boat drifting straight, and not letting current mess w/ you much). Then get set up w/ a 3 way or liny style set up and drift your worm all over, up and down the river. Presentation, presentation, presentation. make that worm look perfect and you WILL get bit. A simple fast action walleye rod w/ 4- 6# maxima for line. this should give you a good start.