White River Info

[Troutguy]

I've been a member of this board since 2010, and have just one question please.

If a person could buy a lot near the White river, what town (or county) would you choose to be near some good floating and fishing?

I just retired after 49-years of hard work and ready to do some good fishing for a change.

Thanks

[Ham]

You might not like my answer, but it is truthful and accurate. There is Good fishing and floating all up and down the river. I would concentrate my search on areas that have the easiest routes to town or a highway. Also look for proximity to the various boat ramps. 

FWIW, We have a home over looking the White River near Cotter.

[jdmidwest]

I am in Salem Arkansas at the moment.  Pretty well centralized between the White River and Norfork and my old time standby Spring River.  Nice little laid back town with a pretty advanced medical center.  Property values should be cheaper than those nearer the main lakes.  I could kick back here and spend my last years.  Hunting is pretty good here too. 

 

[Ham]

You’re close to 11 pt and Current River too. At least, closer than me.

 

[Troutguy]

Waterfront lots are way too expensive for what I need. All I want is a small lot to park my RV on when in the area, which may be a week a month to begin with. Country lots are nice, but then there's the problem with power, water and sewage. It's all about $$$$$$$$. 

[Ham]

If you want a lot in a town, You ought to look at Cotter. 

[Troutguy]

Found some lots to check out as soon as I can make the trip.

Another simple question...  how would a 1648 jon boat handle on the White river?   I don't need a 20' boat for one person. 

[Quillback]

My uncle has a jon boat that he fishes out of when he fishes the White.  I've fished out of it a couple of times and it's been fine on the river.  I believe it is a 16' boat.  

 

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22 hours ago, Troutguy said:

Another simple question...  how would a 1648 jon boat handle on the White river?   I don't need a 20' boat for one person. 

I think it would be fine.  I run a 1752 on it with no problems.

[jdmidwest]

The 20' jons are the basic White River design.  Length lets them run shallow and stable, but narrow.  You can push them with smaller, short shaft motors.  Its a local style but is nice to fish from.