AHR 2027, Oct 4-8

[Lee]

Oct 4-8, 2027
Arrive Mon Oct 4 and leave Friday Oct 8.
Cotter Trout Lodge
Cotter Arkansas
Phone 870-435-3000

When we stopped there I talked to Faith. She said there is no deposit if you make the reservation by phone.
If you reserve online the deposit is taxes or $50.
If you cancel within 10 days there is a $50 charge. Oct is their busiest month because of fishing.
Give them your email so they can send you a confirmation.

Mention Lee or you're with the motorcycle group and she will group everyone close to each other on the back side.

If you like to fish, you can book a guide.

There's a restaurant in front of the motel. Our breakfast was good.

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There's a fire ring in the back

[Lee]

The number for a fishing guide is 870-435-2400

[cabnfvr]

We're in. Thanks for setting this up.

[Lee]

The room I pictured in post #1 is $90 plus tax after the $5 discount for a multi night stay.
https://www.cottertroutlodge.com/rooms-suites/

[Susan]

We like fire rings.

[Susan]

When we were riding through the area headed for home, nearly everybody driving a truck had a fishing boat hitched on the back. Several other towns were having fishing events so this is def a big thing going that time of year.

[Lee]

Here why the fishing is good in October below Bull Shoals Lake.


Fishing is exceptional below Bull Shoals Lake (on the White River tailwater) in October because cooling air and water temperatures trigger the annual brown trout spawn and aggressive pre-spawn feeding.



Key Reasons Fishing Peaks in October

• Brown Trout Spawn & Staging: Large brown trout begin moving, staging, and feeding with an aggressive edge as they prepare for the autumn spawn. This period brings out trophy-hunter anglers targeting massive fish.
• Consistent Cold-Water Release: The deep-draw release from Bull Shoals Dam keeps the tailwater cold and steady year-round, making trout active and comfortable while surrounding seasonal temperatures drop.

[955i]

Now, Lee, find out one more thing: is it better to be further upstream from Cotter? Maybe Gaston's is better for fishing in October because it is nearer to the dam? Or does the fishing quickly extend htroughout miles of the river?

[Lee]

Gaston's has been better for me because they serve it to me on a plate

[955i]

Oh, Lee, you are such a kidder. Remember the Time Mike Knox shot his mouth off and ended up buying lunch for all of us? Good times. Great memories.

[955i]

Tyson and Cathy have Room #19 For October 4-7, Leaving on the 8th.