Top Rated Fishing Charters in Arkansas

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Arkansas?

Some of the best rated guides in Arkansas are: Wilkinson Outdoor Adventures Southern Adventures Guide Service Little Red Fly Fishing Trips Curt Goff Striper Guide Cow Shoals Guide Service Redneck Crappie Guide Service Three Rivers Trout Guide Service Hooked In The Ozarks - Fly Fishing And Spin Guides Cat Snatcher Noodling Guide Call -n- Anser Outfitters

Q: What are the top fishing types in Arkansas?

Some of the best trip types in Arkansas are: River Fishing Inshore Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Active hunting

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Arkansas?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Arkansas are: Blue Catfish Brook Trout Brown Trout Channel Catfish Crappie Cutthroat Trout Flathead Catfish Lake Trout Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Arkansas Fishing Charters(17 charters available)17 charters available

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Eureka Springs AR

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Customers praise Benjamin's local expertise and consistent trout catches for all skill levels

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4-6 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$200

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Cotter

25 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Praised for putting clients on trout even in tough conditions with expert local knowledge

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1-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 3 Weeks

Starts from$350

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Heber Springs, AR

12 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Customers rave about incredible catch rates and knowledgeable guides who deliver non-stop action

(10)

1-3 Guests

4 Hours

1 Trip

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Garfield, AR

23 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers praise Curt's expertise and ability to consistently put guests on impressive stripers

(9)

1-4 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$525

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White River

21 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers praise Steve's dedication - he won't quit until you're happy with your catch

(7)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

10 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$375

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White River

15 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers praise Joe's local knowledge, consistent trout catches, and fun personality

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5-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Arkansas

14 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Guests praise Captain Clint's knowledge and great fishing spots with variety of catches

(5)

1-2 Guests

8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$600

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Beaver Lake

8 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Guests call Todd the best crappie guide - consistently on fish all day with amazing catches

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2-8 Guests

8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$700

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Arkansas

25 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for exceptional calling skills and consistent seven-man limits on waterfowl

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1-8 Guests

4 Hours

1 Trip

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Heber Springs, AR

12 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • I Tie My Own Flies • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests praise Mike's expertise and love learning new fishing techniques

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1 Guest

4-8 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Beaver Lake

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Praised as a first class guide with bent rods and coolers full of crappie

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1-4 Guests

6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Cotter, AR

11 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • I Tie My Own Flies • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Cody's river knowledge and patient teaching with consistent limit catches

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3-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$395

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Fishing in Arkansas offers diverse opportunities across pristine mountain streams and clear tailwaters, with the White River and Little Red River providing trophy trout fishing while Beaver Lake and Greers Ferry deliver outstanding crappie and striper action. Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat, steelhead, brook trout, crappie, and striped bass using both fly fishing and conventional techniques. Guides consistently put clients on fish throughout full-day trips, with impressive catch rates including daily totals of 16 fish on half-day outings and limits of multiple species. The Arkansas Ozarks create a relaxed atmosphere where families thrive, as guides demonstrate remarkable patience with children and beginners while sharing effective fishing techniques. Educational trips combine productive fishing sessions with skill-building instruction, creating memorable adventures that generate high rebooking rates and enthusiastic recommendations from satisfied anglers.

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5 / 5

Based on 186 reviews by Guidesly users

A R

August 26, 2025

1 Guest

My family and I had a great time! My 9 year old had a blast and wants to do it again. I would definitely recommend and want to go again. They're great with kids. Worth the $ as they supplied everything! Thank you for the wonderful experience!

Eureka Springs AR

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Customers praise Benjamin's local expertise and consistent trout catches for all skill levels

(50)

4-6 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$200

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Michele Titus H

August 21, 2025

1 Guest

I had the most amazing time fishing for striper bass with my 10-year-old grandson! Curt was incredibly kind, patient and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. He never stopped working to make sure we had a great time. A truly memorable experience we’ll never forget. Highly recommend! Thank you so much!

Garfield, AR

23 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Curt's expertise and ability to consistently put guests on impressive stripers

(9)

1-4 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$525

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Mark T

May 16, 2024

1 Guest

We had an Awesome time today on the River, caught the biggest fish in my life. Steve was very accommodating and helpful teaching a newbie how to fish for Large Trout!

White River

21 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Steve's dedication - he won't quit until you're happy with your catch

(7)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

10 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$375

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Michael A

May 3, 2023

1 Guest

My son and I were fortunate enough to use joes services this past weekend. We had plenty of laughs and even more fish. Joe was very attentive to my 12 year old and made sure not only did he catch fish but he had a blast doing so. He is hands down the best guide we have ever had and next time we come back up from Dallas we will for sure be booking again.

White River

15 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Joe's local knowledge, consistent trout catches, and fun personality

(6)

5-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Mike J

November 19, 2022

1 Guest

Lance is a first class guide and one of the best on Beaver lake. Book him for a trip and get ready for bent rods, lots of laughs and a cooler full of crappie!

Beaver Lake

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Praised as a first class guide with bent rods and coolers full of crappie

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1-4 Guests

6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Blue Catfish

Brook Trout

Brown Trout

Channel Catfish

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Cutthroat Trout

Flathead Catfish

Lake Trout

Largemouth Bass

Rainbow Trout

Smallmouth Bass

Steelhead Trout

Striped Bass

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