Guided fishing trips out of Heber Springs, Arkansas: walleye and crappie on the lake, rainbow and brown trout on the tailwater. Half-day and full-day charters, year round.
Barrett Bailey grew up fishing the waters around Heber Springs, and built Bailey Guide Service to share what he knows: where the walleye stack up on Greers Ferry Lake, how the trout are feeding below the dam, and what it takes to put clients on fish no matter the season.
Whether you're chasing a trophy walleye at first light, teaching a kid to reel in their first crappie, or working a fly through the Little Red's cold, clear current, Barrett tailors every trip to who's in the boat, from first-timers to seasoned anglers.
Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River sit almost on top of each other in Heber Springs, so a trip here can chase warmwater lake species in the morning and cold tailwater trout by afternoon.
A deep, clear Ozark reservoir known for strong walleye and crappie fishing. Structure fishing, night fishing for walleye, and year round action depending on the season.
Fed by cold releases from Greers Ferry Dam, the Little Red stays cold year round and holds strong numbers of rainbow and brown trout along its 29-mile trout stretch. Steady cold water means consistent trout fishing in every season.
Every trip is built around what you want out of the day, whether that's a relaxed few hours or a full one chasing multiple species across both waters.
A few of the catches from clients out on Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River.
Heber Springs is a small Ozark town built around its water. The lake and river bring people in, and the town square keeps them around. It's an easy, walkable spot to grab a meal or browse local shops before or after a trip.
Plan a full day of it: fish the morning, then spend the afternoon exploring downtown, or extend the trip into a weekend with the area's parks, hiking, and hatchery tours nearby.
Reach out to book your half-day or full-day trip on Greers Ferry Lake or the Little Red River, available year round.