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White River (Below Bull Shoals) stocking schedule 2026.

Stocking NowRiverMarion County, Baxter County

The White River below Bull Shoals Dam is one of the most prolific trout fisheries in the country — AGFC weekly stockings of rainbows year-round support a wild brown trout population that produces multiple state records.

Official source

For the actual White River (Below Bull Shoals) stocking dates and volumes this week, view Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's official stocking report.

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White River (Below Bull Shoals) stocking detail

  • Rainbow Trout
    WeeklyTrophy regulations
    JanJan — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesFebFeb — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMarMar — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAprApr — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMayMay — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJunJun — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJulJul — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAugAug — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesSepSep — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesOctOct — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesNovNov — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesDecDec — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
    Typical volumeYear-round weekly stockings — among most-stocked trout waters in US
    RegulationTrophy regulations on certain stretches; standard elsewhere — verify with AGFC.
    Access points
    • Bull Shoals Dam
    • Cotter
    • White Hole
  • Brown Trout
    MonthlyTrophy regulations
    JanJan — no stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inchesFebFeb — no stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inchesMarMar — moderate stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inchesAprApr — moderate stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inchesMayMay — no stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inchesJunJun — no stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inchesJulJul — no stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inchesAugAug — no stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inchesSepSep — moderate stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inchesOctOct — moderate stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inchesNovNov — moderate stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inchesDecDec — no stocking Brown Trout typical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inches
    Typical volumeMonthly brown trout stockings supplement wild reproduction
    RegulationWild brown trout to 20+ pounds; trophy regulations protect.
    Access points
    • Bull Shoals Dam
    • Cotter

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: Mountain Home, AR

Boat ramps, walk-in access, and resort access throughout the river.

boat rampparkingstream accessdrift boat access
USGS gauge 07060500 — live water data →

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