The line of pink cabins along this stretch of the White River in Arkansas is as distinct as they are historical. The main buildings house the main office, restaurant, sports bar and a huge dining room that overlooks the river. The river flows out of the Bull Shoals Dam. The number of electrical generating turbines in operation at any given time controls the river depth and speed of the current.
The resort provides a quality trout fishing experience of all members of the family with various fishing skills from novice to expert. Arkansas does not have a closed trout season but the prime months are March to November. Anglers seem to catch the larger fish during the colder months.
Fishing is from fully equipped fiberglass flat bottom boats that are 20 foot in length and about 40 inches wide. Local guides skilled in catching trout through a variety of methods pilot the craft.
These long thin boats powered by outboard engines present a graceful picture as the skim across the water to go upriver and float back. Stops along the way vary according to water level. The location of the fish varies with the changes in water level. This constantly changing fishery presents a challenge to even the most experienced angler. Each bend in the river can present a new angling experience.
Like many of us who learned our outdoor skills through trial and error, it has come time to go to school on fly fishing for trout. Fishing guide Frank Saska presents a two day fly fishing school at Gaston’s Resort.
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