The Night Shift

By |2023-02-19T09:21:48-06:00January 21st, 2019|

The Night Shift It's night. It's dark. It's quiet. A gentle breeze is blowing from the southwest. You're casting a good stick bait, likely a Rogue, not really paying attention and then WHAM, you're holding on to that rod for dear life. Your drag starts smoking while 150 yards of line is stripped off your [...]

High Water

By |2022-05-08T16:52:10-05:00January 15th, 2019|

NORFORK LAKE HIGH WATER EVENT March 2008 brought record rainfall to North Central Arkansas. The total rainfall for the month was in excess of 24 inches. Norfork Lake did its job as a US Army Corps of Engineers flood control reservoir by capturing much of the area water runoff. Because of Norfork Lake, flooding [...]

SowBug Roundup

By |2023-03-20T11:27:22-05:00January 11th, 2019|

The Sowbug Roundup is the nation's premier fly tying show and exposition. Tyers from all over the country will gather to display their skills and products. This is the "Must Attend" event for all fly fishing anglers. Where To Stay Where To Eat Fishing Guides Where To Rent A Boat More Information Norfork Lake Tourism [...]

There’s No Such Thing As A Bad Day On The Lake

By |2019-03-07T09:13:01-06:00December 18th, 2018|

There's No Such Thing As A Bad Day On Norfork Lake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6XlAMZuq6k Norfork Lake, Arkansas'  Hidden Treasure  The perfect destination for your better lake vacation  Never Crowded, Always Clean, Always Crystal Clear, and Just Plain Unforgettable

Flexibility – Key To Catching Lake Norfork Stripers

By |2019-03-22T09:49:20-05:00December 12th, 2018|

"Flexibility"- Key To Catching Lake Norfork Stripers By Roger Boskus – Owner Fish & Fiddle Resort One of the biggest misconceptions for striper fishing is thinking you need heavy tackle and/or downriggers to catch striped bass. You don’t need either of these and at certain times of the year you will do much better on Lake [...]

Zebra Mussels

By |2019-02-28T07:16:50-06:00August 14th, 2018|

Zebra Mussels Found in Bull Shoals Lake MOUNTAIN HOME - Zebra mussels recently were found in Arkansas’ Bull Shoals Lake and Missouri’s Lake Taneycomo. Gerald Walsh, a retired marine biologist, and Kirk Wright, a retired professional invertebrate collector, found two mature zebra mussels near Lead Hill Marina on Bull Shoals Lake Sept. 13, 2007. The [...]

Disinfect Your Boat

By |2019-02-28T07:19:56-06:00August 14th, 2018|

HELP US PROTECT YOUR LAKE! DISINFECT YOUR BOAT Drain bilges, bait wells, and live wells. Pull the drain plugs before leaving the boat ramp so that most of the water will be gone when you get home. Use a standard garden sprayer (ORTHO Dial ‘n Spray) to create a 5% bleach solution to rinse your [...]

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers

By |2019-02-28T07:24:47-06:00August 14th, 2018|

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! On 2/12/07 several local fishing clubs (Rod & Reel Club, Walleye Angler Group and Lake Norfork Striper Club) and Norfork Lake Tourism joined forces with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) to protect our lakes and rivers from harmful plants, animals and organisms being transported into our local waterways. "Protect Your [...]

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