White Bass

Planning the trip first? See when white bass run in Arkansas, including the water-temperature and flow signals that matter more than a fixed date.

Start with our sourced guide to white bass run lures, including a quick selector for current, depth, and water clarity.

For now, see the Best Gear for Fishing Below Dams guide — covers the spring white bass run on the Arkansas River.

White bass share the tailrace with their bigger cousin, and plenty of run trips end with a striper or hybrid on light gear. If you want to target them on purpose, start with our striped bass tackle kit and the lures that work below the dam.