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,
The mighty White River has a fish with your name on it, so let Outsiders Guide Service help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these waters, Cody knows them forwards and back.
"We had an awesome time fishing with Cody! He was extremely knowledgeable, easy to get along with, and worked hard the entire trip to make sure we had a great experience." — Russell,
Captain Eric Olliverson's goal is to provide the ultimate fishing experience. Whether it's fishing for Bass, Crappie or Walleye on Bull Shoals Lake.
"My group of five, two adults and three Great grandsons, were happy and enthusiastic to begin each day fishing for bass and walleye." — Sherry,
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,
Spend the day with Clearwater Outfitters and let them show you what makes the fishing in Flippin so memorable! Captain Clayton will be your guide, giving you access to their angling experience.
"Clayton does a great job getting his clients on fish. Cant say enough about the quality, professionalism, and over all experience." — Douglas,
There's a fish with your name on it in Cotter and Rock Bottom Guide Service will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Caleb can tell you all about the local fishery.
Set in the Ozark foothills, Viola is a quiet launchpad to some of North Arkansas’s most productive waters. From here, you’re a short hop to big, clear reservoirs and cool tailwaters that deliver year-round action—perfect for anglers chasing variety and quality on the same trip.
Norfork Lake is the headline act, known for hard-fighting striped bass alongside walleye, crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish, and panfish. Nearby river systems add a different flavor: cool tailwaters reward trout tactics, while freestone and spring-fed creeks invite light-tackle bass fishing. It’s an easy place to mix techniques and species without spending your day driving.
Viola fishing charters make the most of these options. Expect captains who read the Ozark seasons: spring crappie and bass around timber and creek arms; summer stripers, hybrids, and catfish targeted by trolling, live-baiting, or vertical jigging; fall transitions that fire up walleye and bass on points and flats; and crisp winter days dialing in deep crappie and suspended predators. Clear water demands stealth and precision, and local pros bring the right spreads, electronics, and knots to turn follows into hookups.
Whether you’re after a predawn striper run, a family-friendly crappie bite, or a mixed bag that keeps the rods bending, Viola puts you close to it all. With scenic coves, dependable launches, and a network of experienced guides, this corner of the Ozarks is built for anglers who value both flexibility and results. Book a trip, bring layers, and get ready to watch the net fill.
