Arkansas
White River at Calico Rock
Location Snapshot
White River at Calico Rock is a large Ozark tailwater reach of the White River in north-central Arkansas. Rainbow and brown trout define the fishery across long runs, shoals, and deep coldwater channels.
Current River Rating
Fair · 67
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
Tuesday, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 2660 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.79 ft
- Water Temperature
- 59 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07060500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
49°F
Feels like
45°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:45 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
Tue 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 9 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 5 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 9 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 81°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 80°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 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
Rainbow trout and smallmouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the White River at Calico Rock, a tailwater.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at 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
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- 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
Izard, 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
Izard
Management Category
AGFC year-round trout-managed White River reach
Regulation Scope
White River at Calico Rock inside Bull Shoals Dam–Guion trout water.
Regulation Summary
White River at Calico Rock: AGFC trout-water rules inside Bull Shoals Dam–Guion, including the Norfork Access–Guion emergency harvest section, plus Blue Ribbon smallmouth rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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