Welcome to Charlie's Rainbow Trout Resort

Welcome to Charlie's Rainbow Trout Resort

Charlie’s Rainbow Trout Resort is located on the banks of the beautiful North Fork River, just a half mile below Norfork Lake, approximately twelve miles southeast of Mountain Home, Arkansas.

You'll have a choice of cabins at Charlie's Rainbow Trout Resort. From our small studio to a four bedroom lodge, we can accommodate many different groups and budgets. All our cabins have free, wireless internet, satellite tv and access to our private dock. Scroll down resort layout and pricing. Click here to view individual cabins.

Guided Fishing Trips ~ Bait & Fishing Supplies ~ Boat Rentals

A tailwater fishery, The North Fork River begins at the bottom of the Lake Norfork Dam, and runs for about 5 miles before joining the White River. The North Fork River provides an ideal year-round habitat for Rainbow, Cutthroat, German Brown and Brook. Daily dam generation has a big impact on fishing opportunities and regular visitors will check the generation schedule before hitting the water each day. This schedule will give you an idea of when to expect generation to begin and end. (Click logo at right.)

Charlie's Rainbow Trout Resort has been a provider of lodging on the North Fork River for over 12 years. All of our cabins have been rebuilt or remodeled over the past two years. Move your mouse over resort layout below to get basic information. Click on any cabin to view photos and more details. Then, give us a call or send an email with your desired dates.

Reservation Policies
The published rates for each cabin cover the first two guests. The MAXIMUM occupancy rate of each cabin is listed above. Be sure to add $15 per person per night for parties over two, except the Bear Lodge which covers the first 10 guests.

We are a pet friendly resort and simply add a $20.00 cleaning fee to cover cabin clean-up for two pets. This does not include scooper detail. Pet owners are required to remove poop from area grounds.

If you are planning an extended stay, take advantage of our weekly rates and stay the 7th night free

Check-in 2:00 p.m. Check-out time 11:00 a.m.

Our cancellation policy is simple. We ask for a notice of 10 days or more and will refund your deposit. When the cancellation is less than that, you may still be entitled to a refund if we are able to re-book your cabin.

We do require reservations to have a two-night minimum on weekends and three-night minimum on holidays.

Guided Fishing Trips
Book a guided float trip with friendly, licensed guides for a great day of fishing on the North Fork River.
Our fishing services will easily accommodate the wade or fly fisherman. The North Fork River offers some of the best fly fishing anywhere when the water conditions are favorable.

This 4 mile river has produced world record German Brown Trout and offers consistent Rainbow Trout fishing. Few rivers offer the versatility of the North Fork River. Varying water conditions allow for an exciting float trip by boat or equally enjoyable fly fishing in the numerous ripples and pockets of this extraordinary river.

Guided Float Trips include the following: guide, boat, motor, chairs, gas, life preservers, anchor, net and paddles. (Tax, bait or fishing license not included). Customers are expected to supply lunch for guide on full day trips. Tips to guides are appreciated. All guides are independent contractors and are employed by the guest. We are the booking and collecting agent and relay their wages to them.

Float Trips (per boat)	Full Day (8 hours)	Half Day (8 hours)
1-2 guests per boat	$210.00	$165.00
3 guests per boat	$230.00	$185.00
Fly Fishing (per boat)	Full Day (8 hours)	Half Day (8 hours)
1-2 guests	$250.00	$195.00
3 guests	$275.00	$225.00
$75 per boat deposit. $25 per person to swap guests on a fishing trip.

Deposits are required to reserve guides and equipment. Advance reservations should be made as soon as possible to assure availability of guides.
Several days or sometimes weeks are needed for groups of six or more people during the season.

Boat Rentals
Boat and motor rental includes chairs, paddles, net, cushion, life preservers and anchors. Customers are welcome to bring their own motor (no larger than 15 h.p.) if not interested in guide service and are responsible for any lost or damaged equipment, and must sign a lease before renting any boat or motor.

Rates	Full Day	Half Day
Boat & Motor, 3 gal fuel	80.00	55.00
Boat Only	45.00	30.00

From Springfield, MO (3 hours) Hwy 60 E. to Mansfield Hwy. 5 S. to Salesville 177	From Little Rock, AR (3 hours) Hwy. 167 N. to Jacksonville Hwy. 5 N. to Salesville 177
From St. Louis, MO (6 hours) 1-44 to Rolla Hwy. 63 S. to Cabool Hwy. 60 W. to Mansfield Hwy. 5 S. to Salesville 177	From Memphis, TN - (4 hours) 1-55 to Hwy. 64 W. Hwy. 64 to Bald Knob Hwy. 167 N. to Batesville Hwy. 69 N. to Brockwell Hwy. 56 W. to Calico Rock Hwy. 5 N. to Salesville 177
Distance from: Little Rock - 173 Memphis - 190 Tulsa - 268 Dallas - 545 Chicago - 577