Arkansas
White River at Beaver Dam near Eureka Springs
Location Snapshot
White River at Beaver Dam near Eureka Springs is a cold Arkansas tailwater below Beaver Dam, distinct from Beaver Lake above. The principal supported target is rainbow trout, with brown trout adding additional species variety to the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Friday, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Flow observation is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- Not available
- Water Temperature
- 50 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 22, 2026, 3:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07049691 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
58°F
Feels like
55°F
Wind
2 mph NE
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 21, 2026, 10:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Wed 11 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Thu 3 AM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Thu 7 AM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Thu 11 AM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Thu 3 PM
Clear
Temp 80°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Thu 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 52°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 52°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Sat, Oct 24
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
The White River at Beaver Dam is the tailwater that runs about 7.5 miles from Beaver Dam into Table Rock Lake.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at White River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Carroll, Arkansas
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Carroll
Management Category
AGFC year-round trout tailwater
Regulation Scope
Beaver Dam White River tailwater.
Regulation Summary
Beaver Tailwater (White River from 100 yards below Beaver Dam to Houseman Access): AGFC trout-water rules plus current emergency harvest limits. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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