Excited to catch some fish in Mountain View? Make it happen, with J & J Guide Service! Captain Jeff will be your guide, offering years of local experience.
"Jeff Wallace of J&J Guide Service provided a great 6 hour trip of trout fishing for my daughter and I." — Jeff,
Jenkins Fishing Service and Motel, established in 1958, is a veteran and family-owned and operated company located on the beautiful White River in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Offering a full-service Trout fishing outfitter.
"Our trip with Jenkins was an absolute blast. Even with challenging water levels, our guide got us on the fish and we caught trout all day long." — Bill,
Book your next trip with Clearwater outfitters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Greers Ferry for more. The fish in these waters include Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, and more, depending on when you go.
There's a fish with your name on it in and Our Captains at the Calico Rock Trout Dock will help you catch it! We are owned and operated by a born and raised local! Having logged many hours on this River, all captains at Calico Rock Trout Dock can get you
"We go trout fishing quite often but we have never been treated so kindly and like we are the only people who mattered in the moment." — Stephanie,
Greers Ferry has a fish with your name on it, so let Clearwater Outfitters help you catch it! With Captain Casey at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
"Captain Casey was very professional, and provided a very great fishing experience." — Mark,
Nestled along the White River, Batesville is a classic Ozark gateway where flowing currents, gravel bars, and shady banks set the stage for memorable days on the water. This stretch is known for its warm-season fishery, with rocky shoals and gentle riffles that make boat and wade fishing equally rewarding.
Anglers come for feisty smallmouth and spotted bass that prowl current seams, eddies, and ledges. Largemouth bass hold in quieter pockets and woody cover, while channel and flathead catfish wait in deep bends after dusk. Backwaters and slack coves offer steady action for panfish, and seasonal runs can light up the river’s tributary mouths.
Timing matters here: spring brings lively bass bites and active crappie; summer rewards early and late topwater sessions over shoals; fall feeding frenzies follow shad movements; and winter calls for slower, deeper presentations. Whether you cast small crankbaits and soft plastics, swing streamers, or drift live offerings, the White’s varied structure keeps the day engaging.
Access is straightforward, with convenient river launches and calm stretches that suit johnboats, drift boats, kayaks, and canoes. Local Batesville fishing charters help visitors read water levels, pick productive drifts, and fine-tune tactics to the day’s conditions. Families, first‑timers, and seasoned anglers alike appreciate the easy logistics and scenic float.
Plan your trip around the White River’s changing flows, watch the shoals for baitfish activity, and keep an eye on local regulations before you go. With year‑round opportunities, welcoming river towns, and a relaxed pace, Batesville fishing charters connect you to a destination known for authentic Ozark fishing and laid‑back river days.
