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Mountain Home, AR Fishing Trip — August

Your Mountain Home, AR Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 70°F1.4" rain · 2 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

August Weather in Mountain Home

88°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

12 Guides Matched

Rileys Outfitter - Rileys Outfitter
Rileys Outfitter

Rileys Outfitter

4.9(195)Top Rated

Rileys Outfitters Offers World Class: Lodging, Fishing, Boat Rentals, Kayak/Canoe Rentals, Guided Fishing, and Shuttle Services on the White River and Buffalo River in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Mountain Home, Arkansas
Reel Fish Guide Service - Reel Fish Guide Service
Reel Fish Guide Service

Reel Fish Guide Service

5(38)Top Rated

Reel Fish Guide Service offers year-round fishing guide trips on Arkansas' Lake Norfork. Best striper guide! Best crappie fishing in Arkansas! www.ReelFishGuideService.com

CrappieStriped Bass
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Catching Smiles LLC - Catching Smiles LLC
Catching Smiles LLC

Catching Smiles LLC

5(35)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Mountain Home, Arkansas
Str Outfitters - Str Outfitters
Str Outfitters

Str Outfitters

4.8(20)Top Rated

STR Outfitters for Striper, crappie, walleye, & hybrids fishing on Lake Norfork

freshwaterWalleyeStriped Bass
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Lees Lite Line Guide Services - Lees Lite Line Guide Services
Lees Lite Line Guide Services

Lees Lite Line Guide Services

5(11)Top Rated
Mountain Home, Arkansas
The Reel Fly Guy - The Reel Fly Guy
The Reel Fly Guy

The Reel Fly Guy

5(8)Top Rated

Fly fishing guide, Norfork river fly fishing, White river fly fishing, Arkansas Fly fishing, Arkansas fishing, Arkansas white river fly fishing guide, spin cast

freshwaterfly fishing
Mountain Home, Arkansas
White River - James Crownover
James Crownover

White River

5(2)Top Rated

Information for the White River in the Ozark Mountains & north central Arkansas offering information for trout fishing, lodging, RV parks & campgrounds.

freshwaterSpeckled Trout
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Murray's Ozark Anglers - Murray's Ozark Anglers
Murray's Ozark Anglers

Murray's Ozark Anglers

5(2)Top Rated

Located in North Central Arkansas, Murray's Ozark Anglers specializes in Fly Fishing and Spin Fishing.

Mountain Home, Arkansas
Jon's Guide Service - Jon's Guide Service
Jon's Guide Service

Jon's Guide Service

5(2)Top Rated

Located in the Arkansas Ozark Mountains near Mountain Home, Jon's Guide Service provides guided fishing trips for groups and individuals on the White and North Fork Rivers.

Mountain Home, Arkansas
Ron Yarboroughs White River Fly Guide - Ron Yarboroughs White River Fly Guide
Ron Yarboroughs White River Fly Guide

Ron Yarboroughs White River Fly Guide

5Top Rated

White River & Norfork River fly fishing guide in north central Arkansas, White River Fly Guide offers guided fishing trips on the White & Norfork Rivers.

freshwaterfly fishing
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Steves Guide Service - Steves Guide Service
Steves Guide Service

Steves Guide Service

4.9Top Rated

Steve's Guide Service provides fishing guide services on Lake Norfork near Mountain Home, Arkansas for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, Kentucky bass, stripers, hybrids, white bass and walleye.

freshwaterLargemouth BassSmallmouth Bass
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Str Outdoors - Str Outdoors
Str Outdoors

Str Outdoors

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Sean Reynolds for Striper & hybrids fishing on Lake Norfork and Eastern Tennessee

freshwaterStriped Bass
Mountain Home, Arkansas
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Cotter9 guides · 9 miHeber Springs8 guides · 64 miBull Shoals5 guides · 12 miFlippin4 guides · 8 miLakeview4 guides · 10 miNorfork4 guides · 11 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Arkansas Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$10.50
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit required for trout fishing areas.

Buy License Online — Arkansas

Species Regulations

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No length limit except on the Buffalo National River which is 12-inch minimum.

On the Buffalo National River, the smallmouth bass minimum length limit is 12 inches. Check the current Arkansas Fishing Guide for specific regulations on special management areas.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

No more than 25 white bass, hybrid striped bass, and yellow bass in aggregate.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Applies to blue, channel, and flathead catfish in aggregate. There are specific regulations for commercial fishing.

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