Fishing Guides in Cotter, Arkansas
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Rising River Guides
Cotter Arkansas premier fly fishing guide & drift boat service. fishing the White, Norfork, Little Red and Dry Run Creek
Ike's Ozark Fly Fishing
Fly Fishing Guide Service - White River and Norfork River - Northern Arkansas - Mountain Home, Cotter, Bull Shoals, Norfork
Woodard Fly Fishing
The Ozark’s Largest Fly Fishing Outfitter. Great Fishing, Scenic Views & Amazing Fishing.
Hurst Fishing Service
Huff Fly Fishing
Explore beautiful Arkansas with the unforgettable experience of a guided fly fishing trip for trophy trout on the White River.
Rainbow Drive Resort
Riverside retreat offering humble accommodations & a campground, plus fishing & boat rentals.
Cotter Trout Dock
Guided Arkansas trout fishing and fishing/camp trips on the White River. Bass fishing and fishing/camp trips on the Buffalo River. We also rent boats. Since 1954.
Dally's Ozark Fly Fisher
Dally's Ozark Fly Fisher offers a fly shop in Cotter, AR & guided fishing trips on the White River, Norfork River, Crooked Creek, & Dry Run Creek in Northern AR
Capps Guide Service
The Fisherman's Lodge is located in Cotter, Arkansas. We are the best White River resort and Lodge that offers amazing Trout fishing.
What's Biting in Cotter
4 species reported in the Cotter area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Cotter, AR
Fishing in Cotter in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Cotter — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Cotter in February
1 species is active in and around Cotter in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Cotter's 9 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Cotter in March
4 species are active in and around Cotter in March: Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Cotter's 9 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Cotter in April
4 species are active in and around Cotter in April: Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Cotter's 9 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Cotter in May
4 species are active in and around Cotter in May: Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Cotter's 9 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Cotter in June
4 species are active in and around Cotter in June: Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Cotter's 9 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Cotter in July
4 species are active in and around Cotter in July: Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Cotter's 9 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Cotter in August
3 species are active in and around Cotter in August: Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish. Book one of Cotter's 9 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Cotter in September
4 species are active in and around Cotter in September: Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Cotter's 9 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Cotter in October
3 species are active in and around Cotter in October: Carp, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Cotter's 9 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Cotter in November
2 species are active in and around Cotter in November: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Cotter's 9 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Cotter in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Cotter — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Cotter
Cotter, Arkansas offers freshwater fishing with 4 species reported in the area and 9 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Cotter
Carp
If you're looking for a unique carp fishing experience, the White River near Cotter, Arkansas, offers some excellent opportunities. The river's clear, cold waters, more commonly known for trout fishing, also hold a surprising number of carp, especially in the slower-moving sections and backwaters.
Full carp guide for Cotter →Largemouth Bass
Cotter, Arkansas, is renowned for its trout fishing on the White River, but don't overlook the largemouth bass opportunities in the surrounding lakes and backwaters. While the White River itself is less ideal for bass due to its cold, fast-flowing nature, nearby Bull Shoals Lake and smaller, warmer tributaries offer excellent bass fishing.
Full largemouth bass guide for Cotter →Channel Catfish
Looking for channel catfish near Cotter, Arkansas? The White River and Bull Shoals Lake offer excellent opportunities to hook into some whiskered giants.
Full channel catfish guide for Cotter →Flathead Catfish
The quest for a trophy flathead catfish in the Cotter, Arkansas area leads you to the legendary White River. This river system, known for its cold, clear waters, surprisingly harbors some massive flatheads.
Full flathead catfish guide for Cotter →Fisheries near Cotter
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Types of Fishing in Cotter
Freshwater
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