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White River Fly Fishing Report - November 8, 2026

WHITE RIVER
ReportNOV 8 — 15, 2026
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Flow
3600CFS
White River at Calico Rock, AR
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Water Temp
57.4°F
Updated 2026-11-08
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Weather
36–72°F
Patchy Frost
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Clarity
Clear
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Flow is running at 3,600 cfs with a gauge height of 3.38 ft at Calico Rock — a solid, fishable level with good wading and boat access throughout the tailwater. Water temperature is 57.4°F, squarely in the sweet spot for aggressive fall trout feeding.
What's Working — Hot Flies

Tungsten Tailwater Sowbug - Rainbow #10
10

Tailwater Sowbug - Rainbow #10
10

Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
20

Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
22

Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
22

Egan's Frenchie #12
12

Tungsten Rainbow Warrior - Extra Heavy #14
14

Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6
6

Olsen's Straggle Stone Brown Barbless #12
12

Coppertop Duracell #16
16

Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
20

Slush Egg Apricot - 14 #14
14
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Midges | 20-24 | Heavy | 10 AM - 3 PM |
| Blue-Winged Olives (Baetis) | 20-22 | Moderate | 11 AM - 2 PM |
| Caddis | 18-20 | Light | 2 PM - 5 PM |
| Scuds / Sowbugs | 10-14 | Heavy | All Day |
| Sculpin / Baitfish | 4-8 | Moderate | 7 AM - 10 AM |
Best Time Window
- 7 AM - 10 AM: Pre-sun streamer and nymph bite — target deep runs and rocky structure with sculpin patterns and heavy nymphs before the frost burns off.
- 10 AM - 2 PM: Prime dry fly and nymph window as temps climb toward 66°F — watch for BWO and midge hatches on slower flats and fish the surface film.
- 2 PM - 5 PM: Afternoon caddis activity picks up in the warmest part of the day — swing soft hackles and CDC caddis patterns through current seams before the temperature drops.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith flows at 3,600 cfs and water temps at 57.4°F, trout are actively feeding throughout the water column — don't just fish the bottom. Set up a nymph rig with a heavy anchor fly like the Tungsten Rainbow Warrior at depth and a Sowbug or midge larva trailing 18 inches behind it, and focus your drifts on the seam lines where fast and slow water meet. As the day warms toward the 60s by midmorning, watch the slower flats for BWO and midge activity — you may get a legitimate dry fly window between 11 AM and 2 PM on this calm, sunny day. If you're targeting big browns, hit the rocky structure and undercut banks early with the Sparkle Minnow Sculpin before the sun gets high.
Main Species
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
