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About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Experience the thrill of fly fishing on the renowned White River, a 90-mile stretch fed by the Bull Shoals Dam, famous for its trophy brown trout. Our primary tactic is nymphing, but during the vibrant spring and summer hatches, dry flies and hoppers become prime targets. Wintertime offers the excitement of streamer fishing, which can lead to lifetime catches. The Norfork River, a shorter 4-mile stretch below the Norfork Dam, offers an impressive catch and release section that consistently produces great trout. Similar tactics to the White River are employed here, with opportunities to stack up fish due to the river's shorter length. For young anglers under 16, Dry Run Creek provides the ultimate fishing experience. Located directly below the Norfork National Fish Hatchery, this smaller creek is home to monster trout, offering a memorable fishing adventure for the next generation. Our guided trips are designed to cater to both beginners and experienced anglers, with a focus on teaching and making new friends on the river. Join us for an unforgettable fly fishing adventure in the beautiful waters of Arkansas.

Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	6 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$400.00	$500.00	$600.00
2 People	$400.00	$500.00	$600.00
3 People	$500.00	$600.00	$700.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Ben D.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Ben D.

Independent Guide

Captain Ben is an Arkansas native who turned a lifelong love of the outdoors into a career guiding anglers on the legendary trout waters around Cotter.

Born and raised in Fayetteville, Ben spent much of his childhood outside and knew from an early age that he wanted to build a life around the outdoors. After graduating from the University of Arkansas, he gained guiding experience across the country in fly fishing and several different types of hunting, learning not only about fish and wildlife but what goes into providing guests with a memorable experience.

In 2024, Ben followed his biggest passion and began guiding fly anglers on the White and Norfork Rivers. Today, he spends his days exploring these renowned Ozark tailwaters and sharing everything he's learned with his guests.

Teaching is one of Ben's favorite parts of guiding. If you've never touched a fly rod, he'll help you get comfortable with the fundamentals of casting, presentation, reading water, and fighting trout. Experienced anglers can dig deeper into techniques like nymphing, dry fly fishing, hopper fishing, and throwing streamers in search of larger fish.

Ben especially enjoys introducing younger anglers to fly fishing. He had the opportunity to fish Dry Run Creek as a kid himself, and getting to return there as a guide and help another generation experience its incredible trout fishery has brought that experience full circle.

More than anything, Ben enjoys spending his days on the river, teaching anglers, making new friends, and sharing the Arkansas waters that inspired him to make fly fishing his career.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Cotter, Arkansas

Areas Fished

Leave a note on checkout if there you have a preferred fishing location and we’ll do our best to make it happen, but please note this is subject to change based on fishing conditions.

About Your Boat

Boat photo for White River & Norfork Fly Fishing

Boat Type: Jet Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Double XX
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Jet Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Double XX
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.