Cotter
on White River. Drive U.S.
Highway 62/412 west toward Flippin. At the scenic overlook,
view the river far below you, the town of Cotter built
on the bluffs, the railroad bridge, and the historic rainbow
arches of the R.M. Ruthven Cotter Bridge. This arched bridge,
restricted to light traffic, is on the National Register
of Historic Places and on the list of National Historic
Civil Engineering Landmarks, and is treasured by the community.
Both upstream and downstream from the Cotter Bridge are
commercial trout docks to help visitors with their river
fishing.
Scenic Overlook
Map Location: E-7
R.M. Ruthven Cotter Bridge
Map Location: E-7
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White River
A cold water stream famous for world-class trout fishing is
the White River. It emerges from Bull Shoals Dam and meanders
toward the Mississippi River. White River is a good year-round
float stream with spectacular scenery, although floaters
and fishermen must exercise caution during periods of power
generation when the river flow increases and becomes swift.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports power generation activity
at Bull Shoals Dam and Norfork Dam and lake levels hourly.
To hear the updated reports, call (870) 431-5311.This line
serves up to 10 callers at once.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission compiles weekly
fishing reports on their Web site. The Arkansas Game and
Fish Commission has launched a new Web site to keep the public
informed about continuing developments in the White
River Minimum Flow Project.
Trout Fishing on the White River
(Photo provided by the Arkansas
Department
of Parks and Tourism.)
Map Location: E-7
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