White River and Buffalo River Fishing Guides
Rates & Reservation Information
2007 Rates - Single Day Guided Float Trips
Spin/Bait Fishing Trips
White River 2 people $230 per day

3 people $290 per day 
1/2 day: 2 people - $160, 3 people - $215. Includes snacks & soda but not lunch
North Fork River 2 people $230 per day

3 people $290 per day 
Buffalo River 2 people $280 per day

3 people $340 per day
Fly Fishing Trips
White River 2 people $300 per day

3 people $375 per day 
1/2 day: 2 people - $220, 3 people - $295. Includes snacks & soda but not lunch
North Fork River 2 people $300 per day

3 people $375 per day 
Bufffalo River 2 people $320 per day 

3 people $400 per day 
* Shore lunch is $15 per person extra. Your fishing guide does the cooking. A shore lunch is prepared on the banks of the river and can include your morning catch if you wish. Shore lunch is bacon/tomato sandwiches, french fries, hush puppies, black-eyed peas, and dessert.  See meals page for more info.
All single day float trips are completely outfitted with the following: Limited Bait, Life jackets, Fishing Guides, Boats, Motors, Gas, Paddles, Anchors, Swivel Chairs, Nets, Ice Box, Ice, Soft Drinks, Drinking Water, Cushions, Box Lunch, Return Transportation, Fish Cleaned and Iced. $100 deposit per boat per day required on all trips. Price does not include Arkansas fishing license and trout permit, which costs $23 for a three-day non-resident issue.

Young Camper's Special
For reservations on overnight camping trips during July and August, we are making a special offer for parties of four or more paying adult guests. Each of the four adults may bring a son, daughter, or guest UNDER THE AGE OF 18 for only $65.00 per day! Cotter Trout Dock is doing this because young fisherman are our future. So come on parents and grandparents - bring your children or grandchildren on a White River or Buffalo River fishing trip they will never forget!

2007 Rates - Overnight Float Camping Trips - Per Person Per Day**
Spin/Bait Camp Trips
White River Party of 2 or 3  $248 each
r Party of 4 or more $195 each
Buffalo River Party of 2 or 3 $280 each
r Party of 4 or more $228 each
Fly Fishing Camp Trips
White River Party of 2 or 3 $320 each

Party of 4 or more $265 each
Buffalo River Party of 2 or 3 $350 each

Party of 4 or more $300 each
All Overnight White River or Buffalo River Float Trips Are Completely Outfitted With The Following: Guides, Life Jackets, Cooks, Boats, Motors, Gas, Paddles, Anchors, Swivel Chairs, Nets, Ice, Ice Boxes, Soft Drinks, Drinking Water, Cushions, Tents, Cots, Sleeping Bags, Pillows, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Lanterns, Tables, Dishes, Silverware, Food, Return Transportation, Fish Cleaned and Iced. Prices include all applicable taxes, but do not include bait, license or trout permit. $100 deposit per person per day required on all overnight float trips. Price does not include Arkansas fishing license and trout permit, which costs $23 for a three-day non-resident issue.
Cancellation Policy
Before 14 Days ------- Full Deposit Refund

From 13 to 8 Days --------- Transfer of Deposit to a Different Date

7 or Less Days ---------- No Deposit Refund

Reservation For Groups Of Five or More Boats May Require Additional Cancellation Notice.

Special Notice On Fishing Licenses

Please Note! If you plan to fish,  you will need an Arkansas fishing license and trout permit. One way to obtain your license is to order it by phone or over the Web at the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Web site. Click here for license ordering details.

You can also call 223-6349 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the Little Rock area, or 1-800-364-GAME (1-800-364-4263) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please have your credit card and an identification number ready. Your identification number can be a driver’s license, social security number, hunter education number, state ID number or passport number. Your hunting or fishing privileges become effective immediately and your license will arrive in the mail in a few days. Lifetime and commercial licenses are not available by phone or online.


Otherwise, it only takes a few minutes for us to get it for you on our Arkansas Game and Fish terminals in our office.

 

If you drive, we are located on the White River, 2 blocks off U. S. 62B at Cotter, just south of the old bridge. Scheduled air service is available in Harrison or charter air service to Flippin or Mountain Home. We will arrange to meet your plane in Flippin or Mountain Home.           

From Springfield, MO ( 2 1/2 hours North of Cotter )
65 S. to Harrison, AR
62 E. to Cotter (62B in Cotter )

From Little Rock, AR  ( 3 hours South of Cotter )
I-40 North to Conway
65 North to Marshall
27 East to Harriet
14 North to Yellville
62 East to Cotter  ( 62B in Cotter )

From Memphis, TN ( 4 hours East of Cotter )
I-55 North  to Hwy. 63
63 West to Hardy, AR 
62 West to Cotter ( 62B in Cotter )

From Tulsa, OK( 4 hours West of Cotter )
412 to COTTER  ( 62B in Cotter)

Commercial flights are available to:
Harrison, AR
Little Rock, AR
Springfield, MO

Private planes may land, and receive service at:
Baxter Co. Regional or Marion County Regional
5,000 foot paved, illuminated runway with full services

Reservations & Questions
To make reservations please phone us. If you wish, you may inquire about availability by email. We accept credit cards (via PayPal only), traveler's checks, personal checks, business checks, and cash.
We prefer that PayPal be used only for deposits online.  We do not have Credit Card terminals in our office. 
Please advise us of how many will be in your party, whether you want a single day or  overnight camping float trip, and any special arrangements you may need. If you wish to have a specific menu please also let us know your dietary requirements.

Float fishing is a very personal, intimate and rewarding adventure that's unlike anything you've ever experienced. All trips are tailored exactly to the requirements of our clients. Let us know in advance of your needs, and we will be happy to make the necessary arrangements. Incidentally, bring the family along; they've never seen anything like this, and they'll love it!

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Email: ctd@southshore.com

Cotter Trout Dock
P.O. Box 96
Cotter, AR 72626

800-447-7538    870-435-6525