Fishing

Boat Rentals

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Our Boats

Our 20-foot flat-bottom White River jon boats are built specifically for navigating Ozark rivers. Stable, simple, and river-tested, they perform well in both low and high-water conditions.

Each boat comfortably seats up to three adults, making them ideal for small groups who want to fish at their own pace and drift with the current.

Details

What’s Included

Our boats are fully equipped and ready to run. Included in each rental:

  • 15hp outboard motor

  • A full tank of fuel

  • 3 padded swivel seats

  • Livewell

  • Long-handled net

  • 3 life jackets

  • Throw cushion flotation device

  • Paddle

  • Drag chain

Rental Requirements

    • You must be 21 years or older to rent a boat and motor.

    • Renters are responsible for damage beyond normal wear and tear, up to and including the full replacement value of the boat and/or motor if necessary.

    Arkansas law requires anyone born after 1985 to hold a valid Arkansas Boater Education Certificate before operating a motorboat. Learn about the course here: Arkansas Boater’s Ed.

Rental Hours

April – September: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
October – March: 7:30 a.m. – Dusk

Boats are not equipped or permitted for use after dark.

Boat Rental Rates

Boat Rental2026 Rates (15 HP Motor)
Boat and Motor Up to 5 Hours (Half-Day)$145
Boat and Motor Over 5 Hours (Full-Day)$195
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Catch & Release Areas

There are two catch-and-release sections near us:

Below Bull Shoals Dam (6 miles upriver)

Rim Shoals (17 miles downriver)

In these areas:

Barbless artificial lures and flies only

No bait fishing

All fish must be released

The Bull Shoals catch-and-release closes November 1 – January 31 during brown trout spawning.

Trophy Trout Pin

Trophy Catch Recognition

Release a:

  • Brown or Cutthroat over 24 inches

  • Rainbow or Brook Trout over 18 inches

And we’ll award you a special catch-and-release recognition pin from the White & North Fork Rivers Outfitters Association.

Arkansas Fishing Permit

Licenses & Permits

Arkansas requires:

  • A valid fishing license (age 16+)

  • A trout permit

Licenses can be purchased:

  • At the resort

  • At local businesses

  • Through the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission