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Cotter Trout Dock Fishing Guide Service
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White River and Norfork River and Buffalo River Guided Trout Fishing Float Trips and Overnight Trout Fishing Camp Trips We are a Buffalo National
Scenic River
(National Park Service)approved fishing and camping outfitter. On
Buffalo River trips, we camp
on riverbank gravelbars at the rivers edge. For White River camp trips,
Cotter Trout Dock owns Smith Island our
private 15 acre island
at the confluence of the White River and Buffalo
River. Our favorite trip is 24 miles down the Buffalo River through two
Wilderness Areas; camping one night on the Buffalo River and the second
night on our island, then 12 more miles to Norfork. Cotter Trout
Dock guided trout fishing trips are great for
familes, customer appreciation and employee reward groups or just one
boat full of friends. Fully Licensed and Insured.
Established 1954. Come on over and see why most of our
customers are families or groups
that come to Cotter Trout Dock at Cotter, Arkansas every year, year
after year, to enjoy some of the best
trout fishing in America. Arkansas fishing - it's the best! White and North Fork Rivers Map Buffalo River Map Maps are large PDF files. |
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What We Offer.....It's As Much The Relaxation As It Is The Great Trout Fishing!Float" trip? You guessed it, that means you'll drift down the Arkansas White, North Fork or Buffalo rivers at a comfortable pace to fish for trout, as you watch scenery and wildlife. Your guide does everything for you and lets you catch the trout. And if you choose, you may also enjoy a grand White River, Arkansas fishingtradition that dates back well over 100 years - the Shore Lunch. Over the last 50 years we've heard thousands of happy customers claim that our Arkansas Ozarks float trips are unforgettable fun and relaxation. Those who have never fished in their lives come away amazed at the fun they had, and how much they relaxed in such a short time. And the seasoned fishers make the same claim. As the world we live in becomes ever more stressful, the therapeutic value of a good float trip has become more valuable than ever before. That's why people from all walks of life today are once again discovering how much fun this 100 year old White River, Arkansas float trip experience can be. Corporate, church, and other groups find that an Arkansas camping float trip is a great way for employees and members to get to know one another like they would with few other methods. To learn more, please visit each section of
this Web site. You'll find that most of your questions will
be answered in detail, but please feel free to phone us with any
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Fishing Trip Planning ServicesCotter Trout Dock is open all year around. We've been in the same location since 1954- just after trout were introduced into the Arkansas White River. We are fully licensed and insured. We are very safety conscious and are inspected by the National Park Service on a regular basis. We do not have any hidden charges. When you book your fishing trip with Cotter Trout Dock, we'll make your room reservations at the accommodation of your choice. We'll be happy to make reservations at restaurants or attractions for your group. For corporate groups we can pay for rooms, meals etc., and your company can write one check to us. We'll be happy to pick you up
at either the
Marion County Airport in
Flippin or the Baxter County Airport in Mountain Home and provide
transportation between the dock and your motel accommodations at no
extra charge. We gladly provide rods and reels at no charge. |
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Fishing Float Trips - Half Day, Full Day and Multiple Days Our Arkansas trout fishing float trips range in length from an 8 mile 1/2 day trip, to camping trips of several days covering about fifteen miles per day. All trips are fully outfitted with all you need for a safe, comfortable excursion. Trips are conducted by a professional, well-trained guides with many years experience. We are famous for our excellent shore lunches and camp meals. We are happy to "put-you-in" at any point on the rivers and "take-you-out" at any point on any river. Our most requested trip
leaves the Cotter
Trout Dock dock at 7:00
AM and you fish 14 miles to the Buffalo City public access ramp.
At 4:00 PM we bring you back to the dock in our vans. |
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White River, Arkansas - Producer of Several Line Class Trout World RecordsThe cold, crystal clear White River flows from Bull Shoals Dam 18 miles above Cotter, Arkansas, our starting base. For the next 60 miles its chilled waters are perfect for rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, as well as providing natural air conditioning that keeps you comfortable even during July and August. The Arkansas White River receives regular trout stocking, plus it has good populations of native trout. The scenery is primarily
Arkansas Ozark
forests and bluffs with
some open fields. There are homes along the river banks in some areas,
but for
the most part the scenery is primitive. You'll see several types of
animals, birds (including blue herons and eagles), and wildflowers
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Overnight and Extended Camping Float Trips Cotter Trout Dock owns a 15 acre island in the middle of the Arkansas White River directly in front of the mouth of the Buffalo River. Your privacy and solitude is guaranteed! We maintain multiple grassy, shaded camp sites on our island so that we do not need to combine groups. Your campsite is for your group alone. This private campground is for our overnight float trip guests only. Overnight trips are from 2 to
6 days.
Depending on
the length of your trip and water conditions, you might elect to float
both
the Buffalo National River and the White River; or float the North Fork
and White Rivers. All trips are tailored to your individual
requirements. Smell The Coffee .. . And The Bacon . . . And The Steaks Campfire
bacon frying over oak coals is one of many tasty dishes our skilled
cooks prepare on camping float trips.
At Cotter Trout Dock in Cotter, Arkansas, we are famous for our shore lunches and camp cooking. Field & Stream and other outdoor magazines have written several articles about us, and they all raved about our meals. But the article we are most proud of is one that appeared in Gourmet Magazine. They had many good things to say about our meal and our guides. We bet you will too! We use top quality ingredients like corn-fed beef, hand-picked tomatoes, and cooks who know what to do with them. You may change the menu to
accommodate the
tastes and diets of your group - low fat,
Kosher, etc. You'll need to bring your own alcohol, but we can special
order
anything else. |
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We Welcome Both Novice Fisherman and Experienced Anglers
From beginners to advanced fishers, people of
all ages, have enjoyed Cotter Trout
Dock float trips for over 50 years.
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Contact Us
Email:ctd@southshore.com Ron and Debbie Gamble, Owners/Operators P.O. Box 96 Cotter, Arkansas 72626 Local: 870-435-6525 Toll Free: 800-447-7538 |
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