Arkansas
North Fork White River below Norfork Dam
Current River Rating
Fair · 61
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Saturday, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Air temperature is outside a comfortable fishing range.
- Flow observation is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- Not available
- Water Temperature
- 52.7 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07060000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
79°F
Feels like
84°F
Wind
1 mph E
Wind gust
1 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 2:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Clear
Temp 79°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 11 AM
Clear
Temp 96°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 3 PM
Clear
Temp 103°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 96°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 87°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 103°F / Low 77°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 104°F / Low 79°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 100°F / Low 70°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 25 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Mostly clear
High 103°F / Low 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
North Fork of the White River below Norfork Dam, Arkansas. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010). USGS 07060000 is the tailwater stream site, not Norfork Lake 07059500. AGFC manages trout from 100 yards below the dam to the White River confluence. Dry Run Creek is a distinct special-regulation water and is not this destination.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at North Fork White River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Norfork tailwater is AGFC's North Fork White River trout water below Norfork Dam. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 07060000 using live water temperature. This is not Norfork Lake and not the Bull Shoals White River tailwater. Dry Run Creek is a separate kids-and-mobility-impaired water. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
AGFC Norfork Tailwater rainbow trout. USGS 07060000 live 00010. Not Norfork Lake 07059500.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
AGFC Norfork Tailwater brown trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Short cold North Fork tailwater in Baxter County from Norfork Dam to the White River at Norfork. Distinct from Norfork Lake and from Dry Run Creek.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public trout fishing is documented by AGFC Norfork Tailwater pages. Catalog coordinates are USGS 07060000 below the dam.
Stocking information
AGFC and cooperating hatcheries stock this tailwater. Confirm current official stocking and emergency harvest notices.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Official sources
AGFC trout-water rules apply from 100 yards below Norfork Dam to the White River confluence. 2026 emergency limits: two rainbow trout, and all trout longer than 14 inches must be released. Dry Run Creek has separate special rules and is not this ID. Confirm current official regulations. Generation is a wading hazard.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Baxter, Arkansas
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Baxter
Management Category
AGFC year-round trout tailwater
Regulation Scope
North Fork White River Norfork tailwater
Regulation Summary
Norfork Tailwater: AGFC trout-water rules plus current emergency harvest limits. Dry Run Creek is not this destination. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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