🎣 Tailwaters (trout) · below Beaver Dam
White River (Beaver Tailwater): Flow, Generation Schedule & Trout Report
Right now: ⚡ Generating now (3,310 cfs at 11:00 AM CT, USACE).
Updated
The lake above Beaver Dam: Beaver Lake level and bass report →The White River from Beaver Dam downstream to where it meets the upper end of Table Rock Lake, near the Missouri line.
Wading? Water below the dam can rise several feet fast when generation starts. Check the schedule below before you go in, and get out when the water starts rising. Wading safety →
Dam release (actual)
cfs = cubic feet of water per second (about 7.5 gallons each).
Last 12 hours
| Sun 11 AM | 3,310 cfs |
| Sun 10 AM | 5,115 cfs |
| Sun 9 AM | 3,610 cfs |
| Sun 8 AM | 1,412 cfs |
| Sun 7 AM | 4 cfs |
| Sun 6 AM | 0 cfs |
| Sun 5 AM | 4 cfs |
| Sun 4 AM | 0 cfs |
| Sun 3 AM | 4 cfs |
| Sun 2 AM | 4 cfs |
| Sun 1 AM | 4 cfs |
| Sun 12 AM | 0 cfs |
Beaver Dam release schedule
Planned: Today, Sunday November 08, 2026
Generation scheduled 5 of 24 hours, peak 96 MW (≈6,600 cfs).
Hourly plan
Planned: Tomorrow, Monday November 09, 2026
No generation scheduled.
Hourly plan
Actual release, last 24 hours
Hourly releases
MW = megawatts of power the dam plans to make. More MW means more water released. What these terms mean
2 turbines, 128 MW, about 8,800 cfs at full generation. SWPA plans are in megawatts and can change without notice; cfs figures are estimates. Official SWPA schedules.
River gauge
No USGS gauge is reporting river flow below Beaver Dam right now. The release figure above is the Corps of Engineers' measured dam outflow, which is the water coming into this river. For a second check, see the official SWPA schedule or call SWPA at (866) 494-1993 (lake number 11).
USGS gauges on this water
- USGS 07049691: White River at Beaver Dam near Eureka Springs (water temperature only)
Water temperature & clarity
🌡️ Water temperature
💧 Clarity
USGS readings below the dams are the temperature of water released from deep in the lake, which is what keeps the river cold enough for trout. They are not the lake surface temperature. Turbidity: under 5 FNU is generally clear water. Guide observations are quoted from the AGFC weekly report.
Wading and boating safety below Beaver Dam
- Check the plan before you go in. Look at today's schedule above. Plans change without notice, so keep watching the water too.
- Water rises fast when generation starts. It can come up several feet in a short time, and the current gets much stronger. The rise reaches you later the farther downstream you are.
- Know the warning signs. Water creeping up the bank, rocks going under, more floating leaves and sticks, or a faster current mean it's time to get out. Don't wait to be sure.
- Horns or sirens mean leave the water. Some dams sound them before generation starts. Get off low gravel bars and islands right away.
- Wade with a partner, use a wading staff and good soles, and wear a life jacket in a boat. The water is cold all year, so dress for a fall in.
- In a boat, anchor only from the front, and never in fast current.
Not sure? Call the SWPA generation line at (866) 494-1993 and enter lake number 11.
This week's trout fishing report
Beaver Tailwater
Note from Ozarks Water Report: AGFC printed the note below in its “Beaver Tailwater” entry, but its text refers to the White River below Bull Shoals Dam. For the trout rules on this water, check the AGFC trout regulations.
NOTE: The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission changed trout limits for the White River below Bull Shoals Dam, effective Feb. 1, 2026, due to significant loss of stocking population at two Arkansas hatcheries in 2025. Anglers may keep two trout daily; all trout 14 inches or longer must be released immediately. This rule is in effect until further notice.
(updated 11-5-2026) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) says, “ Well, folks, November is here, and we’re finally starting to get some cooler weather here in the Ozarks. Fall is one of my favorite times of year to fish the Beaver tailwater, especially with the brown trout becoming more active. “Water levels are still extremely low, and that’s been the biggest challenge lately. With very little water moving through Beaver Dam, the fish are holding in deeper holes and pockets where they can find a little cover. They’re still biting, but you might have to work a little harder for them.
“Rainbow trout fishing has been fair, with some days producing better than others. We’ve been finding that moving around and changing things up has been the key. Pautzke Fire Bait, Fire Eggs, small jigs and spoons are all good choices right now. With the water being so clear, don’t be afraid to go with lighter line and smaller presentations. “Now, let’s talk about those brown trout! This is the time of year I really start getting excited. As the water temperatures cool, the browns begin moving into their fall spawning season. Early mornings, late evenings and cloudy days can offer some good opportunities to catch a nice one. Just remember: If you see fish spawning on the gravel, give them some room. “One thing I always tell folks is that low water doesn’t mean you can’t catch fish. It just means you have to change your approach a little. Slow down, pay attention to what the fish are doing, and don’t spend too much time in one spot if they’re not cooperating. “Hopefully, we’ll start seeing some much-needed rain and a little more water moving through the river before long. “Until next week, stay safe, enjoy the outdoors, and tight lines!”
For additional information, bi-weekly Beaver tailwater and Beaver Lake fishing reports can be found on the Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service website .
From the AGFC Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report, 2026-11-05. Quoted as published; AGFC's separate lake and tailwater entries decide which page each part appears on.
Keep your fingers away from the gills. One slip under the gill plate can kill a trout.
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Official sources for this water
- Southwestern Power Administration generation schedules (Beaver Dam is lake number 11)
- USACE water data (actual dam outflow, hourly) and the USACE Little Rock District water management page
- USGS 07049691: White River at Beaver Dam near Eureka Springs (water temperature only)
- AGFC trout fishing and tailwater rules
- AGFC regulations
- AGFC weekly fishing report