Guide To Great Trout Fishing Locations In Arkansas

All about fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brook, brown and lake trout in AR lakes and streams.

Trout Waters

Most people would never guess that world record trout are caught in Arkansas. Yet, the world record brown trout was caught in Little Red River. The previous world record it replaced also came from Arkansas. The White River and North Fork River also yield many nice trout including rainbow, brook, cutthroat and brown trout. For lakes, try Bull Shoals Lake or Greers Ferry Lake.

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Select the best trout lures and baits

Trout spinners, crankbaits and jerkbaits work well for shallow, reasonably active fish. Salmon eggs, worms and prepared baits will work at virtually all depths.

Arkansas State Record Trout

The state record rainbow trout was caught from the White River.

The state record cutthroat trout was taken out of the White River.

The state record brook trout was taken out of the North Fork River.

The state record brown trout came from the Little Red River.

The state record lake trout was caught in Greers Ferry Lake.

Additional trout information

The 5 primary trouts are the rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat and lake trout. Browns are considered the most difficult to catch and brookies are the easiest. Pure cold water is key to survival of the trouts.

Visit the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission for details regarding trout stocking in Arkansas.

Watch trout fishing videos to see trout anglers in action.

Additional trout information

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