StillwaterGuide Co. · Cotter, Arkansas

Trips & rates

A day that fits your crew.

Fly fishing or spin fishing. A morning or the whole day. All trips are private, with your guide and your group.

A guide and two passengers in life jackets drifting in an aluminum jon boat

Half-day float

A morning on the White

4 hours Up to 2 anglers

An easy start, a few favorite bends, and time to get the hang of it. Fly or spin fishing; we choose the stretch to suit the water and your crew.

Rods, tackle, flies, water, and life jackets.

$325 per boatAsk about this trip
A distant jon boat drifting beneath a limestone bluff in morning mist

Full-day float

Take the long way home

8 hours Up to 2 anglers

More river, a slower pace, and a shore lunch if the water allows. A good choice for anglers who want time to work a run and try another.

All fishing gear, water, life jackets, and shore lunch.

$525 per boatAsk about this trip
Two anglers with fly rods in shallow Norfork water

Guided wade trip

Feet in the Norfork

4 hours Up to 2 anglers

A close look at the small water, with a guide beside you. Only offered when river levels are suitable. We switch to a float or reschedule when they are not.

Fly rods, flies, waders by arrangement, and water.

$295 per sessionAsk about this trip
A guide helping a beginner hold a fly rod on a gravel bank

Beginner lesson

Your first good cast

2 hours Up to 2 anglers

Start on the bank, learn a comfortable cast, then fish together. No experience needed. Tell us ages and any mobility needs before we pick the spot.

Rods, flies, simple casting instruction, and water.

$150 per sessionAsk about this trip

A few details, plainly.

Fly reel and cork grip resting on canvas beside the river

Rates shown are example prices for up to two anglers. Fishing licenses and trout permits are not included. Ask about a third passenger before booking. No payment is taken on this site.

Start times and launch points depend on water releases. We confirm them the evening before. Safe water comes first; wade trips may become float trips only with your agreement.

Pack light. Come ready.

We take care of the fishing gear. These are the things worth bringing.

Overhead flat lay of rain shell, sunglasses, fleece, cooler, blank permit card, cap and bottle
License + trout permit
Arrange the required Arkansas fishing license and trout permit before the trip. Ask us what applies to your group.
Rain jacket
A light waterproof shell, even when the morning looks clear.
Polarized glasses
Eye protection that also helps you read the water.
A few warm layers
The air over a cold tailwater can feel cooler than town.
Small cooler
Bring your favorite drinks and snacks. We have water.
Shoes with grip
Closed-toe shoes for the boat; wading footwear by arrangement.

A few things before we go.

Do I need to know how to fish?

No. We guide first-timers often. Pick a beginner lesson or a half-day float, and tell us who is coming.

What does generation mean for our trip?

Water released from the dams changes river height and current. We plan around the latest information, and move to a suitable stretch or reschedule if needed. A posted schedule is never a guarantee.

Can kids come along?

Yes. Tell us their ages when you inquire so we can plan the boat, life jackets, and pace. An adult accompanies every child.

Do I need a license?

Arrange the required Arkansas fishing license and trout permit before fishing. Requirements depend on age and other details. Check the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s current guidance.

What if the weather turns?

Your guide makes the safety call. If we cancel for unsafe weather or water, choose another available date or a refund of the trip deposit.

How do reservations work?

We agree on a date and trip first. A real outfitter would then confirm its deposit and cancellation terms. This demo form does not reserve a date or take payment.

The river has room for you.

Tell us who’s coming and when. We’ll help you find the right day.

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