About Us - Capps Guide Service

Your Fishing Guide David Capps has over 46 years fishing guiding experience

Operating year-round, we promise exceptional fishing conditions every month.

Welcome to Capps Guide Service Inc., your gateway to the serene and abundant waters of the White River in Northern Arkansas. Led by seasoned expert David Capps, who boasts over 46 years of guiding experience, you’ll find yourself immersed in Southern hospitality and unforgettable fishing adventures.

David began his guiding career at the age of 16 in 1978, leading both fly and spin fishermen from Arkansas to Alaska. In 1993, he and his wife, Ginny, founded Capps Guide Service Inc., offering guided trout fishing trips on Arkansas’ White River. What started as a one-boat operation quickly grew into a business that regularly accommodates groups of up to 20 people.

Whether you’re seeking the thrill of catching trophy Rainbow or Brown Trout or simply looking to enjoy the peacefulness of floating through the Ozark Mountains, Capps Guide Service tailors each trip to your needs. From corporate groups to small parties, every experience is customized for you. When you join us, consider staying at Fisherman’s Lodge, where your fishing dreams can truly come to life.

Year-Round Trout Fishing on the White River

Give us a call today at 800.268.3474 to book your trip!

January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
The colder months are prime for Trophy Brown Trout, as they feed on minnows like Threadfin Shad released from Bull Shoals Dam. Our winter techniques include using shad-mimicking artificial baits for both fly and spin fishing. White to grey marabou flies are key for fly fishing, while white marabou jigs and live bait (shad, shiner, or sculpin minnows) prove effective for bait fishing.	Spring marks a transition to insect and worm diets for both Rainbow and Brown Trout. Fly fishing shines during the Caddis Fly Hatch, with Caddis fly pupa and Midge fly's sub surface. We use worms, crickets, crawdad tails, and shrimp to land big catches.	Despite the summer heat, the White River remains a cool 55°F, making for perfect fishing conditions. Fly fishing with drifting nymphs or Hopper Flies is effective, and spin fishers have great success with whole crawdads, shiner minnows, and worms, often catching upwards of 50 Rainbow Trout a day.	Fall offers stunning scenery and continued great fishing. Both Rainbow and Brown Trout are still actively feeding, and the approaching Brown Trout spawn in November promises excellent opportunities to catch bigger fish.	Winter is quiet on the river, with fewer boats and peaceful fishing. Brown Trout are in full spawn, and our specialized tactics target both Brown and Rainbow Trout. No matter the season, Capps Guide Service is ready to guide you through Arkansas's best trout fishing experiences.

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The colder months are prime for Trophy Brown Trout, as they feed on minnows like Threadfin Shad released from Bull Shoals Dam. Our winter techniques include using shad-mimicking artificial baits for both fly and spin fishing. White to grey marabou flies are key for fly fishing, while white marabou jigs and live bait (shad, shiner, or sculpin minnows) prove effective for bait fishing.

Spring marks a transition to insect and worm diets for both Rainbow and Brown Trout. Fly fishing shines during the Caddis Fly Hatch, with Caddis fly pupa and Midge fly's sub surface. We use worms, crickets, crawdad tails, and shrimp to land big catches.

Despite the summer heat, the White River remains a cool 55°F, making for perfect fishing conditions. Fly fishing with drifting nymphs or Hopper Flies is effective, and spin fishers have great success with whole crawdads, shiner minnows, and worms, often catching upwards of 50 Rainbow Trout a day.

Fall offers stunning scenery and continued great fishing.

Both Rainbow and Brown Trout are still actively feeding, and the approaching Brown Trout spawn in November promises excellent opportunities to catch bigger fish.

Winter is quiet on the river, with fewer boats and peaceful fishing. Brown Trout are in full spawn, and our specialized tactics target both Brown and Rainbow Trout. No matter the season, Capps Guide Service is ready to guide you through Arkansas's best trout fishing experiences.

January	February	March
The colder months are prime for Trophy Brown Trout, as they feed on minnows like Threadfin Shad released from Bull Shoals Dam. Our winter techniques include using shad-mimicking artificial baits for both fly and spin fishing. White to grey marabou flies are key for fly fishing, while white marabou jigs and live bait (shad, shiner, or sculpin minnows) prove effective for bait fishing.
April	May
Spring marks a transition to insect and worm diets for both Rainbow and Brown Trout. Fly fishing shines during the Caddis Fly Hatch, with Caddis fly pupa and Midge fly's sub surface. We use worms, crickets, crawdad tails, and shrimp to land big catches.
June	July	August
Despite the summer heat, the White River remains a cool 55°F, making for perfect fishing conditions. Fly fishing with drifting nymphs or Hopper Flies is effective, and spin fishers have great success with whole crawdads, shiner minnows, and worms, often catching upwards of 50 Rainbow Trout a day.
September	October
Fall offers stunning scenery and continued great fishing. Both Rainbow and Brown Trout are still actively feeding, and the approaching Brown Trout spawn in November promises excellent opportunities to catch bigger fish.
November	December
Winter is quiet on the river, with fewer boats and peaceful fishing. Brown Trout are in full spawn, and our specialized tactics target both Brown and Rainbow Trout. No matter the season, Capps Guide Service is ready to guide you through Arkansas's best trout fishing experiences.