Arkansas White River TU Chapter 698
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    • Roundhouse Shoals Access
    • Bull Shoals Road Improvement
    • Amazon Smile
    • Dry Run Creek
    • Egg Planting Program
    • Trout in Classroom
    • Rim Shoals Walking Trail
  • Drift Sister sign up


Arkansas White River
Trout Unlimited Chapter 698

Trout Unlimited Mission
"To bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams 
​so that our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon."
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Volunteer Opportunities
 
  • March 26-28 – The Chapter will have a table at Sow Bug Roundup
    9AM – 4PM daily.
    We will have literature about the Chapter, upcoming programs and activities. Information about the AG&FC Riparian Protection Program for landowners, Handouts about Hatchery and Norfork Lake water quality issues and copies of My Healthy Stream will also be available. There will probably be some fly tying going on as well.
  • April 11 – Maintenance work on the Rim Shoals Fishing Access Walk-in Trail.
    8:30 – 11:30 AM 
    Work gloves, weed eaters and loppers are welcome along with your desire to help us maintain this valuable resource. followed by lunch on the Chapter at the Pavilion. 
  • May 2 – Trout Fest at the park in Cotter
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    In addition to literature about the Chapter and our activities there will be some shirts, hats, mugs and umbrellas for sale. 

Contact Tom Emerick - 870- 291-2118 or [email protected]

Next Member Meeting: Wednesday, April 1st
Elk's Lodge
101 Elks Way ~ Mountain Home
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Social/dinner hour    7:00 p.m. Meeting/program



Kent Coffey will be featured at our April meeting.

Kent has been with the AGFC Trout Management Program for nearly 24 years. He is currently the Senior Technician, primarily operating the Trout Stocking Raft on the White River. 

​Kent will be talking about his days on the stocking raft. The Ride-Along rafting trip they donate has always been a popular item at our annual auction. Play your cards right, and maybe you'll get an invite to tag along on his next stocking day.


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​On December 6 & 7, 2025 AG&FC personnel with assistance from White River Chapter TU and Northern Arkansas Fly Fishers volunteers planted close to five hundred trees and shrubs to stabilize some restoration projects on the White River. 
 READ THE STORY HERE.
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Introducing the Drift Sisters

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White River Trout Unlimited 698 Women's Group
Whether you are new to fly fishing or a lifelong angler, Drift Sisters is a space to learn, explore and drift together. We are about community, connection, shared waters and supporting each other on or off the river.

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Whitlock Memorial Painting - Bull Shoals

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Plan to join Duane & Darlene Hada for a ribbon cutting celebration of Dave Whitlock's legacy.
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e are all recipients of Dave Whitlock's contributions to the sport of fly fishing. And they would like to recognize all of the folks that made this mural possible.   


Thursday, March 26, 2026     5:30 p.m.
827 Central Blvd ~ Bull Shoals Arkansas


Black Sheep BBQ will be on location with food and beverages for sale at the event.
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Round Up for Trout Unlimited
​With your permission, Diamond State Fly Company will keep the change from your purchase (rounding to the next dollar) and funnel the extra cash to Chapter 698 as a donation.
10413 US 62 ~ Flippin, AR 72634

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The Arkansas White River TU is focused on the North Fork River and White River from Bull Shoals Dam to the North Fork.
  • Tom Emerick, President 
  • ​Diane Griscom, Secretary
  • Paula Flippin, Treasurer
  • Bill Thorne, Past President
  • ​Jack Curtis, Board Member
  • Robin Curtis, Board Member
  • Hunter Dismore, Board Member
  • ​Courtney Blank, Board Member
  • Wayne Buck, Board Member

Telephone

870-421-4263

Email

[email protected]

MAIL

PO Box 52  ~  Gassville, AR 72635
  • Home
  • Meetings
  • Join Us
  • Annual Banquet
    • Sponsor Table Perks
  • Chapter Programs
    • Roundhouse Shoals Access
    • Bull Shoals Road Improvement
    • Amazon Smile
    • Dry Run Creek
    • Egg Planting Program
    • Trout in Classroom
    • Rim Shoals Walking Trail
  • Drift Sister sign up