trout fishing
white river fishing
As the only resort located on the world renowned “Rainbow Hole” you will find uncrowded access to one of the best fishing spots on the Bull Shoals tailwaters. The deep waters of Rainbow Hole have always been one of the premier fishing spots on the White River not only for catching trophies but also the best tasting rainbow trout.
A fishing license and trout stamp are required for everyone 16 years and older who fish the waters of the White River. You can purchase these online on the Arkansas Game & Fish Website. If you would prefer, we will be happy to assist with this in our office.
Guided Fishing Trips
Our Guides
We always recommend a guide if you’ve never fished the river before. This ensures a great first experience on our waters. You are guaranteed to catch fish and learn how to safely fish the river. We are proud of our guides and confident in their abilities to help you catch more trout, catch bigger trout, and have a fantastic time. To ensure action-packed trout fishing, our guides have the flexibility to fish where they think the hottest fishing is going to be that particular day and with the specific baits of their choosing.
Our professional office staff is able to match your skill level to the guide that will best meet your needs. Our guides are experts at fishing with young, first time anglers up to the most experienced pros. For your convenience and to ensure your safety, all guided trips must be reserved through our office.
Your guide trip includes 4 (half) or 8 (full) hours of fishing, continental breakfast, a refreshment cooler, a deli lunch (full only), natural bait, hooks & sinkers, 1 scented bait per boat, rod & reels, and your boat, motor, and guide. At the end of your trip, your fish will be cleaned and bagged upon request.
| Spincast Guide Trip | Price* |
|---|---|
| Half Day - 1 Person | 375.00 |
| Half Day - 2 People | 375.00 |
| Half Day - 3 People | 475.00 |
| Half Day - 4 People | 550.00 |
| Full Day - 1 Person | 495.00 |
| Full Day - 2 People | 495.00 |
| Full Day - 3 People | 595.00 |
| Full Day - 4 People | 695.00 |
| Fly Fishing Guide Trip | Price* |
|---|---|
| Half Day - 1 Person | 450.00 |
| Half Day - 2 People | 450.00 |
| Full Day - 1 Person | 550.00 |
| Full Day - 2 People | 550.00 |
*Guide Trip Pricing is Per Boat, Per Day, and requires a $150 deposit at the time of booking. Cancellations received 14 days or less prior to your scheduled trip will be charged for the full amount of the guided fishing trip. Guide trips will go out in all weather conditions, but will pause briefly during thunderstorms to ensure safety.
book a guide trip:
* Please fill out a separate form for each guided trip, or contact our office.
Jon boat & motor rentals
We have a full service dock with 20’ jon boat rentals and Mercury outboard motors available for half and full day excursions. These rentals are available to our guests at a discounted rate, but we do also offer these to White River fisherman who live locally or are staying elsewhere in our beautiful area. Boat rentals are priced for either three person or four person boats and include: motor, seats, up to three gallons of fuel, a live well, dip net, and life jackets. Our dock staff will cover river safety and proper motor operations to ensure a great day on the river. They will also be happy to help with bait advice and even clean your legal catch for you upon your return. Boats can depart from our dock as early as 7:30am and return times vary depending on half or full day rental as well as sunset.
| Resort Guest Boat/Motor Rentals | Price* |
|---|---|
| Half Day - 3 People | $125.00 |
| Full Day - 3 People | $175.00 |
| Half Day - 4 People | $140.00 |
| Full Day - 4 People | $190.00 |
| Boat Rental ONLY | $100.00 |
| Launch Fee (IN/OUT) | $40.00 |
| Dock Fee | $25.00 |
| Walk-Up Boat/Motor Rentals | Price* |
|---|---|
| Half Day - 3 People | $140.00 |
| Full Day - 3 People | $200.00 |
| Half Day - 4 People | $155.00 |
| Full Day - 4 People | $225.00 |
*Boat/Motor Rental Pricing is Per Boat, Per Day, and walk-up rentals require a $50 deposit at the time of booking.
Rent A Boat
home of the white river
record brown trout
The White River record Brown Trout was caught from the river bank at Rainbow Drive Resort on February 27, 2015 by Calvin Johnston.
Calvin landed this 38-pound, 7-ounce, 36 1/2 inch brown wading from the river bank at Rainbow Drive Resort fishing the Rainbow Hole, which is located in front of Rainbow Drive Resort using a bass rod with 15 pound test line and a Mepps Comet Mino Spinner.
Bringing your own boat?
We urge you to use the free Wildcat Shoals public access launch only 1 mile down the road. Our launch is for resort guests only, has a $40 in and $40 out fee, and requires an insurance waiver to be signed. If you are wanting to tie your boat off our dock overnight there is a $25 fee per night. Your boat will not be covered, and a separate insurance liability waiver must be completed. We cannot provide a stall to park your boat under cover and our dock does not have power for charging batteries or night time lighting.
You are welcome to tie up to our main dock during daylight hours for breaks, free of charge. We ask that you do not tie off to any other trees or structures on our property for the safety of your equipment and that of our other guests, employees, and guides.
Furthermore, we have a designated overflow parking area for boat trailers in the field behind the resort. Please help us keep our grounds green and non-rutted by not parking your trucks and trailers on our grassy lawns.
Rainbow Drive Resort
summer hours
7 days a week: 7 am - 7 pm
Office Closed on Holidays