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Norfork Lake Fishing



Norfork Lake Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Norfork Lake, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Brown Trout

  2. Brown Trout

    There is a 30.56% catch rate for Brown Trout, based on 22 Brown Trout counted.

    Norfork Lake Brown Trout Counts Chart
    Brown

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  3. Smallmouth Bass

  4. Smallmouth Bass

    There is a 25% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 18 Smallmouth Bass counted.

    Norfork Lake Smallmouth Bass Counts Chart
    Smallmouth

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  5. Rainbow Trout

  6. Rainbow Trout

    There is a 6.94% catch rate for Rainbow Trout, based on 5 Rainbow Trout counted.

    Norfork Lake Rainbow Trout Counts Chart
    Rainbow

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  7. Greater Amberjack

  8. Greater Amberjack

    There is a 4.17% catch rate for Greater Amberjack, based on 3 Greater Amberjack counted.

    Norfork Lake Greater Amberjack Counts Chart
    Greater

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  9. Red Drum

  10. Red Drum

    There is a 4.17% catch rate for Red Drum, based on 3 Red Drum counted.

    Norfork Lake Red Drum Counts Chart
    Red

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  11. Bonefish

  12. Bonefish

    There is a 2.78% catch rate for Bonefish, based on 2 Bonefish counted.

    Norfork Lake Bonefish Counts Chart
    Bonefish

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  13. Longear Sunfish

  14. Longear Sunfish

    There is a 2.78% catch rate for Longear Sunfish, based on 2 Longear Sunfish counted.

    Norfork Lake Longear Sunfish Counts Chart
    Longear

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  15. Redear Sunfish

  16. Redear Sunfish

    There is a 2.78% catch rate for Redear Sunfish, based on 2 Redear Sunfish counted.

    Norfork Lake Redear Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redear

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  17. Spotted Bass

  18. Spotted Bass

    There is a 2.78% catch rate for Spotted Bass, based on 2 Spotted Bass counted.

    Norfork Lake Spotted Bass Counts Chart
    Spotted

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  19. Striped Bass

  20. Striped Bass

    There is a 2.78% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 2 Striped Bass counted.

    Norfork Lake Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

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Recommendations above based on 20 species of fish and 72 fish counted for November around Norfork Lake.

To date, there are 53 species of fish and a total of 2649 fish counted for Norfork Lake and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 8/27/1939 (84 years).

Last Update: 11/24/2023 5:20:03 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Norfork Lake are the following:

  1. Jimmie Creek Island
    Good ledge off the island here that goes down to the river channel. Good place to work for bass.


  2. Yocum Ledge
    Good ledge off the point with the river channel real close to this spot. Good place to work for bass.


  3. Gunnel Fork


  4. Deep Hump


  5. Big Creek


  6. Tie Chute Bluff


  7. Barren Fork


  8. Bronie Yurkonis Walk In Access


  9. Rock Ledge


  10. Frost Point


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Top Norfork Lake Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. 101 Grocery and Bait
    Norfork Lake only Fishing Tackle and Live Bait Store Shop.

  2. Schneider's Rod Shop-Sportfish


  3. Denali Fishing Rods


  4. Fish & Fiddle Resort


  5. Wapsi Fly Co


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Top Norfork Lake Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Steve's Guide Service


  2. Lees Lite Line Guide Services


  3. Dally's Ozark Fly Fisher
    THE equipment, flies and gear you need, and at the right price, to fish the White River, the Ozark waterways and beyond.

  4. Wishes and Fishes Fly Shop
    I have been offering guided fly-fishing trips on the White River and Norfork River in Arkansas for trophy brown trout and rainbow trout since 1995. Let me show you one of the most overlooked trophy trout fisheries in the country.

  5. Beard's Guide Service
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  6. Cranor's Guide Services
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Top Norfork Lake Marinas

  1. Lakeview Cove Marina
    Lakeview Cove Marina provides all the necessities to enhance your time on the water whether your interest is fishing or boating. We offer overnight and yearly facilities for your boat in one of our new, covered docks or you can cruise the lake in one

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