Resort Guide

Fly-fishing, bait fishing, guided trips and more

 

GASTON’S WHITE RIVER RESORT

GPS: 36.3470881,-92.5601279
1777 River Rd., Lakeview
870-431-5202
gastons.com

For more than half a century, Gaston’s has been one of the best places in Arkansas for excellent trout fishing. With more than 70 cottages, a newly-revamped restaurant and a recently expanded grass airstrip, anyone looking to snag a big trout is urged to walk, run, drive or fly in and experience the guides, comfortable accommodations, delicious shore lunch and all around friendly atmosphere at Gaston’s.

 

BUFFALO OUTDOOR CENTER

GPS: 36.02267,-93.36318
4699 AR Hwy. 43, Ponca
870-861-5514
buffaloriver.com

While primarily known as a destination for kayakers and canoe enthusiasts, the Buffalo River is also a fun and scenic river for fishing. At Buffalo Outdoor Center, adventure is the key word—and with lodgings that range from cozy cabins for two all the way up to the luxurious Riverwind Lodge, you’ll sleep in style at the end of the day. And don’t forget to take one of the resort’s signature zip line canopy tours!

 

MOUNTAIN HARBOR RESORT & SPA

GPS: 34.5717586,-93.4380514
994 Mountain Harbor Rd., Mt. Ida
870-867-2191
mountainharborresort.com

Lake Ouachita is Arkansas’ largest lake—and the folks at Mountain Harbor can get you out on it just about any way you’d like. The full service marina has boat rentals available, and guests have a wide array of cottages, cabins, cabanas and condos to choose from. And if you’re in need of some pampering, a spa treatment or massage at Turtle Cove Spa might be just for you.

 

LINDSEY’S RESORT

GPS: 35.517773,-91.956688
350 Rainbow Loop, Heber Springs
501-362-3139
lindseysresort.com

Rustic, yet comfortable, Lindsey’s Resort has been a go-to destination for trout fishermen for more than four decades. Book a guided bait or fly fishing trip, then have the Pot O’ Gold restaurant prepare your catch for you while you wait—or have your fish prepared riverside with the shore lunch. Since reopening in 2015, the resort has made many improvements, turning something that was already great into an unforgettable part of the Arkansas landscape.