Trout fishing on the beautiful White River in Arkansas's Ozarks

Roundhouse Shoals Fishing ServicesRoundhouse Shoals Fishing Services

228 Trout Dock Trail,
PO Box 277, Cotter, AR 72626
Dock: 870-435-6313 Toll Free: 1-888-717-8088

Trout Fishing on Arkansas' White River
Bass Fishing on Crooked Creek

Cotter's Famous Rainbow Arch Bridge

 
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     Fishing for trout is what made Roundhouse Shoals famous. Located on Arkansas' White River, a beautiful clear tail water out of Bull Shoals Dam, Roundhouse Shoals is known for its exceptional fishing for both rainbow and brown trout, as well as one of the most beautiful sites on the river.

     Fishing services include

Fishing with bait, lure and flies
Experienced guides
Fly fishing instructors
Fishing trips to nearby Crooked Creek,
  North Fork River, Bull Shoals Lake and
  Lake Norfork for trout, bass and sunfish.

   
Cotter's famous rainbow arch bridge,
now undergoing a $6 million renovation.

     Roundhouse Shoals is the home of two World Records: a 15½ pound German Brown Trout caught by Burl Cox in 1958, and a 33½ pound German Brown Trout caught by Leon Wagoner in 1977.The White River is also the home of a former world-record 40 lb. brown trout.

2002 Rates and Details
Guided Float Trips

     All trips include an experienced guide and completely outfitted boat, bottled water, limited bait, rod and reels if needed, and return transportation. A picnic lunch is included on full day trips or snacks and soft drinks on half day trips.

White River

(Please call for rates on other trips.)

2 people Full day $195.00
3 people Full day $235.00
2 people 1/2 day $135.00
3 people 1/2 day $180.00

Reservations
     You can make reservations by calling toll-free 1-888-717-8088 or you may inquire about availability by e-mail. Please advise us of how many will be in your party. We will accept personal checks, business checks, traveler's checks and cash.

      A 50% security deposit or credit card number is required to confirm all reservations.

Cancellation Policy
     Deposits will be refunded if reservations are cancelled 30 days or more prior to date of arrival. Cancellations or changes made 29 to 14 days prior to date of arrival will result in loss of deposit. All cancellations or changes made less than 14 days prior to date of arrival will be charged for the entire reservations. Prices subject to change without notice.
         

Also, fishing trips on the
spectacular North Fork River out of Norfork Dam, big Bull Shoals Lake and Lake Norfork
.


Lodging
Smoke-free

New and Spacious Rooms in
Historic Bank/Hotel
 

located in historic downtown Cotter
   (30 seconds from Roundhouse Shoals)
common kitchen area

common living room with cable TV
$37.50 per room per night for one person;
   $45.00 double per room.


Favorite Links

Duane Hada's
Rivertown Gallery

Wildlife art

Trout Capital News
Cotter's monthly newsletter

City of Cotter,
Trout Capital USA

Cotter Area
Chamber of Commerce


Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

 Visit Arkansas!



George Peters, the owner of
Roundhouse Shoals Fishing Services,
is also a fly fishing instructor.


Our dock is hidden by trees on the left (north side) of the river. Roundhouse Shoals runs north of the island just downstream.

Fishermen wading Roundhouse Shoals during low water.


Directions to Roundhouse Shoals

     We are located on the beautiful White River, 2-1/2 blocks off U.S. 62B at Cotter. Go south on Hwy. 345 and cross the railroad tracks onto Trout Dock Trail Road. Air service is available at Baxter County Regional Airport or Marion County Airport at Flippin. We will meet you at either airport.

Driving from Mountain Home, Arkansas:
Take Highway 62/412 West from Mountain Home. At Cotter, turn left on Highway 62B.

Driving from Springfield, Missouri:
Take Highway 65 south to Harrison, Arkansas and 62/412 east to Flippin and Cotter. At Cotter, take 62B.

Driving from Little Rock, Arkansas:
Take I-40 north to Conway, and then take Hwy. 65 north to Marshall. At Marshall, take Hwy. 27 east to Harriet and then Hwy. 14 north to Yellville. At Yellville, turn right onto Hwy. 62 east to Flippin and Cotter. At Cotter, take 62B.

Driving from Memphis, Tennessee:
Take I-55 north to Hwy. 63 west toward Hardy. At Hardy, take Hwy. 62/412 west through Mountain Home to Cotter. At Cotter, take 62B.



Roundhouse Shoals Fishing Services

228 Trout Dock Trail
PO Box 277
Cotter, AR 72626
Dock: 870-435-6313
Toll Free: 1-888-717-8088

Web: http://www.roundhouseshoals.com
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Trout fishing on the beautiful White River in the Arkansas Ozarks
 


23 April 2004