Copyright 2009 James Marsh
Fly Fishing The North Fork of the White
River Missouri
The North Fork of the White River is one of the finest
trout streams in the state of Missouri and the Ozark
Mountains. It has a good population of wild rainbow trout
and trophy size brown trout. Stocking of the rainbow
trout was stopped in 1964 and the stream has since
maintained a good population of wild rainbows. The
brown trout are still stocked but only in part of the river.
Both the rainbows and the brown trout grow to huge
sizes. Rainbows are taken up to eighteen inches long
and the brown trout commonly reach sizes much larger
than that.
This beautiful stream starts at Rainbow Spring, one of
the largest in the state of Missouri, and flows for over
twelve miles into Norfork Lake. Smaller springs along the
way add to the flow. The stream can be waded or fished
from a canoe or small raft type boat. There is some
private property along its course but under Missouri law
you are not trespassing when you are in the streambed.
You can float the entire river in a day, but the best way
is to break it down into two separate floats. The
uppermost launch is located at Kelly Shoals. From there
you can drift down to Trout Lodge. From Trout Lodge
you can float down to Dawt. Both sections provide a
good day of fishing.
Seasons:
Fly fishing the North Fork of the White River is good
year-round.
Winter:
Fishing during the winter is generally good.
Spring:
Springtime can be the best time to fish the river.
Summer:
Most of the larger trout are found below the riffles in the
deeper pools.
Fall:
The browns move upstream to spawn and streamers
become effective flies.
Fly Fishing Guide to the North Fork of the White
River:
Staying hidden from the trout is mandatory. (Click Here
To Continue)
River Missouri
The North Fork of the White River is one of the finest
trout streams in the state of Missouri and the Ozark
Mountains. It has a good population of wild rainbow trout
and trophy size brown trout. Stocking of the rainbow
trout was stopped in 1964 and the stream has since
maintained a good population of wild rainbows. The
brown trout are still stocked but only in part of the river.
Both the rainbows and the brown trout grow to huge
sizes. Rainbows are taken up to eighteen inches long
and the brown trout commonly reach sizes much larger
than that.
This beautiful stream starts at Rainbow Spring, one of
the largest in the state of Missouri, and flows for over
twelve miles into Norfork Lake. Smaller springs along the
way add to the flow. The stream can be waded or fished
from a canoe or small raft type boat. There is some
private property along its course but under Missouri law
you are not trespassing when you are in the streambed.
You can float the entire river in a day, but the best way
is to break it down into two separate floats. The
uppermost launch is located at Kelly Shoals. From there
you can drift down to Trout Lodge. From Trout Lodge
you can float down to Dawt. Both sections provide a
good day of fishing.
Seasons:
Fly fishing the North Fork of the White River is good
year-round.
Winter:
Fishing during the winter is generally good.
Spring:
Springtime can be the best time to fish the river.
Summer:
Most of the larger trout are found below the riffles in the
deeper pools.
Fall:
The browns move upstream to spawn and streamers
become effective flies.
Fly Fishing Guide to the North Fork of the White
River:
Staying hidden from the trout is mandatory. (Click Here
To Continue)
| Type of Stream Spring Creek Species Brown Trout (Stocked with Holdovers) Rainbow Trout (Wild) Size Small - 13 miles long Location South Central Missouri Nearest Towns West Plains Season Year-round Access: Fair to Good Non-Resident License State of Missouri Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Coming Soon Special Regulations: Yes, Wild Trout Management Area Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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North Fork of the
White River Missouri
White River Missouri
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