North Fork

The North Fork of the White River is Missouri’s premiere, freestone trout river.  It’s divided into three sections:  Above Rainbow Spring, which dumps 82 million gallons of cold, clear water into the North Fork, are primarily warm-water fish, including smallmouth bass and goggleye.  The middle section between Rainbow Spring and James Bridge is considered to be some of the best trout fishing in the state.  Brown trout are stocked annually, but rainbow trout haven’t been stocked in years, making them primarily wild.  Warm species of fish abound in the lower section including stripers.  They actually traveled above the falls at Dawt Mill in 2011 when Norfork Lake rose to record levels.

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North Fork of the White River spring review

For every action there is an equal but opposite reaction. You can only be as high as you have been low. It all evens out in the end. If you are on board with any of these words of wisdom, then there is reason to be optimistic about the upcoming fishing season on the North Fork of the White. Last year was a year of drought, low water and spotty fishing. The North Fork on the Missouri side, being a freestone river, it’s much more susceptible to weather events. There is simply no dam to control the water. read more…

Ollie’s fishing report, February 23

What a weekend! Wasn’t even sure I would make this one. Cold weather and snow are great to fish in, but not sleep in! Stayed at Sunburst Ranch and they were top notch. read more…

Kayaker’s fishing report, December 7-8

Myself and two of my buddies took my camper and kayaks down to Sunburst Ranch this weekend.  We really lucked out with the weather, perfect temps for floating and no wind on Friday and Saturday.  I took two of my own boats and we also rented one of Justin’s Coosa’s for my other buddy (he really like the comfort of the boat).  This morning back home I woke up to 15 degree temps, what a difference. read more…

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