Phone: (870) 688-1755
10644 Hwy 62E  Harrison, AR 72601
WHITE RIVER FLYGUIDE
WHITE RIVER FLYGUIDE
Ron Yarborough's
Ron Yarborough's
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  The White River and the Norfork River should be your next destination for the fly fishing trip of a lifetime! On these tailwaters, almost anyone can go out and land a few fish on their own in low water conditons. But, taking full advantage of the White and Norfork's fluctuating water levels requires one key element: an experienced professional guide and boatman who has the patience, skill and knowledge to make your time on the water a success! 
  My name is Ron Yarborough and I productively guide over 65 miles of the White River below Bull Shoals Dam and all of the Norfork River for trout, along with over 40 miles of Crooked Creek for small mouth bass.  Logging so many days on the river has left my computer skills a distant second! However, I've created this website with the hope that I can foster a love and appreciation for these beautiful rivers, as well as improve your knowledge and success in fly fishing here.  As a continual work-in-progress, if you don't find the information you're looking for on my website, feel free to contact me anytime at ronflyfish@gmail.com or call (870) 688 -1755.  Whether you're searching for a guide or want to tackle these rivers on your own, it would be my pleasure to steer you in the right direction.  I look forward to your questions, comments and conversation.  I love to talk fishing!!
  Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Arkansas' famous White River and Norfork River offer unmatched fishing diversity, with enough options to satify every fly fishers needs.  With several world, national and state records these tailwater fisheries have proven they have what it takes to grow quality fish. Plus the sheer number of fish here are second to none!
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White River fly fishing update
White River fly fishing update
July 29   With both, Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake being within two feet of their power pools and judging by the SWPA's predicted schedule, looks like we're back to a mix of low and high flows again.  The bite is currently VERY good but I must say that knowing the rivers and how to deal with the fluctuating flows is essential for a productive day on the water at this time. For more details check out my latest fishing report that was updated on July 21.

If the SWPA's "predicted" schedule is accurate....
The White River should see a steady flow of 1 unit until Noon, when fluctuating flows of 2 to 5 units are placed on line until 10:00pm.  Other than a brief 1 unit flow at 7:00am, the Norfork River should see zero generation until noon, when 2 units are placed on line.
Please have an escape plan for rising water flows!!!   
Today's Forecast: Partly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 mph. The chance of precipitation 30 percent in the afternoon. Average rainfall 1/10 to 1/4 inch. Afternoon heat index values 100 to 102.   
7-24-10: Fish are feeding well on san juan worms and midge patterns during the high water flows at this time.  This rainbow was landed on the White River below Bull Shoals Dam with about 6 units flowing.
7-26-10: Morgan, from the St.Louis area, landed a good number of very nice rainbows, a decent brook trout and a couple of good browns while drift fishing the high water flows of the White River.
7-26-10: Morgan landed this nice brown while drift fishing san juan worms and midge patterns on the White River below Bull Shoals Dam with about 5 units flowing.