Arkansas
North Fork White River below Norfork Dam
Location Snapshot
North Fork White River below Norfork Dam is a cold Arkansas tailwater below Norfork Dam, distinct from Norfork Lake above. The principal supported target is rainbow trout, with brown trout adding additional species variety to the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 70
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?
Go
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Flow observation is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- Not available
- Water Temperature
- 53.1 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07060000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
46°F
Feels like
43°F
Wind
3 mph NE
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:30 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
Tue 7 AM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 11 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 80°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Mostly clear
High 79°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 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
The North Fork of the White River below Norfork Dam is the trout water Arkansas manages from the dam to the White River.
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
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Official sources
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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