The White River

The White River’s 722-mile-long meandering course creates a variety of environments from the fast-flowing headwaters of the upper White to the slower-moving stretches farther down the river.

Between these two extremes are a variety of smaller streams and lakes that provide excellent habitats for trout fishing.

Six dams in Arkansas and two in Missouri, all constructed by the 1960s along the upper river and its tributaries, create manmade lakes and generate hydroelectric power for the region. Numerous state parks and wildlife reserves are associated with these areas.