Bull Shoals to unveil mural honoring fly-fishing legend Dave Whitlock

The brown trout that made the White River famous didn't get there by accident. They got there because of Dave Whitlock. Next month, a new mural in downtown Bull Shoals will honor the man whose work helped transform Arkansas's cold tailwaters into one of the finest trout fisheries on earth. Renowned local artist Duane Hada…

ByChris FultonFebruary 25, 20260Comments

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AGFC approves emergency rules as millions of trout perish at Norfork hatchery

Arkansas anglers will face strict new trout limits in the state's premier fishing waters after the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission approved emergency regulations Thursday to address a crisis at the Norfork National Fish Hatchery that has left millions of trout dead. The unanimous vote implements immediate catch-and-release rules for 45 miles of the White…

ByChris FultonOctober 17, 20250Comments

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White River contaminated by 1.2 million gallons of raw sewage from Bull Shoals sewer failures

More than 1.2 million gallons of untreated human waste flowed into the White River below Bull Shoals Dam through 56 sewer system failures over six years, contaminating waters in a region where underground limestone channels can spread pollution for miles through caves and sinkholes. The systematic discharge of raw sewage between 2019 and 2025 occurred…

ByChris FultonOctober 7, 20250Comments

News Outdoors

Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report

Reports are updated weekly, although some reports may be published for two weeks if updates are not received promptly or if reporters say conditions haven’t changed. Contact the reporter for current news for the lake or stream you plan to fish. TOP: Quick links to regions: Central Arkansas North Arkansas Northwest Arkansas Northeast Arkansas…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffAugust 2, 20230Comments

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Friends of the North Fork and White Rivers to host annual meeting April 17 at ASUMH

Join the Friends of the North Fork and White Rivers (Friends) for their Annual Meeting on Monday, April 17 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at ASU-Mountain Home, Vada Sheid, in the Trout Room. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and dinner will be catered by Jamie's Restaurant of Mountain Home. The annual meeting will…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 7, 20230Comments