Known as one of the most productive trout fisheries in the world, each year 1.5 million trout are released from the Norfork National Fish Hatchery into the North Fork and White Rivers.

The five-mile stretch from Norfork Dam to the White River is famous for producing big trout—including the second largest trout ever recorded in the world. Rainbow and cutthroat are also popular targets for anglers in the region.

There are several quality public entry points into the North Fork, and campgrounds, picnic areas, and boat launching ramps are accessible and feature a variety of amenities.