The Norfork River is only 4.5 miles long, but it offers some of the best trout fishing in Arkansas and even the country.  It is the place to achieve "the slam".  For those who aren't up-to-date on fishing terms, a slam is when you catch all four species of trout - brook, rainbow, brown, and cutthroat.

There are four public accesses built and maintained by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Corps of Engineers and the Norfork Hatchery along this 4.8 mile long tailwater. Maps are available in the free AGFC Trout Guidebook. GPS Coordinates are provided as a convenience and have not been verified physically. The information provided on this website is offered as a public service. Readers assume all risk and responsibility.
The tailwater is subject to strong and variable currents. Please use common sense and take precautions such as: fish with a friend, wear a wading belt, and consider using an inflatable life jacket and a wading staff. Watch for changes in water levels and get out immediately if you hear the horn or notice rising water.

Fishing Access Type:
   Boat - Guided
    Kayak Yes under safe generation 
    Wading Yes under safe generation

Fishing Access:
    Dam Site
        Map
    Bill Ackerman River Ridge Access
        Map
    White River Confluence
        Map
    Dry Run Creek
​        Map

Fishing Style:
    Nymph
    Dry Fly
    Spinner Fall
    Midge Larva
    Midge Pupae
​    Terrestrials
​    Streamers

Equipment:
4wt to 6 wt rod

Flies:
​​Hatch Chart

Water Flow:
​​Data

Species: 
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bonneville Cutthroat Trout

Misc. Information: Fishing License