Guided trout fishing on the little red river

Welcome to Mossy Edge Guide Service, specializing in guided fly fishing trips on the historic Little Red River out of Heber Springs, Arkansas

About Your Guide

My name is Zac Butler, and my passion for fly fishing began in the mountains of North Carolina. It was there that I first picked up a fly rod and discovered a love for chasing trout that would eventually take me across the country.

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to fish some incredible waters throughout the United States, from small mountain streams to large tailwaters and everything in between. Every river has taught me something different, and each experience has helped shape the angler I am today.

After moving to Arkansas, I quickly fell in love with the Little Red River. Its unique combination of beautiful scenery, consistent trout fishing, and opportunities to catch both quality brown trout and rainbow trout make it one of the premier trout fisheries in the South. Whether I’m throwing streamers in search of a trophy brown trout or fishing under an indicator for numbers of trout, the Little Red continues to challenge and reward me every time I’m on the water.

Mossy Edge Guide Service was built around a simple goal: sharing my passion for fly fishing and helping others experience everything the Little Red River has to offer. Whether you’re new to fly fishing, looking to improve your skills, or hoping to land the trout of a lifetime, I look forward to helping you create memories that will last long after the trip is over.

When I’m not guiding, you’ll usually find me exploring new water, tying flies, spending time with my family, or enjoying another day on the river.

Guided Trips

Mossy Edge Guide Service offers guided boat trout fishing trips on Arkansas’s legendary Little Red River. Whether you’re new to fly fishing or an experienced angler looking to improve your skills or chase a trophy brown trout, each trip is tailored to the anglers in the boat and the conditions on the river.

What We Target

Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout

Depending on the season and conditions, we may fish streamers, indicators, dry flies, or a combination of techniques to give you the best opportunity for success.

Trip Options

Half-Day Guided Trip (4 Hours)

A shorter trip designed for anglers looking to experience the river while working around a busy schedule (Lunch NOT included).

Half day 1 angler: $350

Half day 2 anglers: $400

Full-Day Guided Trip (8 Hours)

A full day on the water targeting trout while exploring some of the best sections of the Little Red River (Lunch included).

Full day 1 angler: $400

Full day 2 anglers: $450

What’s Included

21' Supreme L48 with 40 hp Yamaha jet
Fly fishing instruction
Local river knowledge and strategies
Help with casting, presentation, rigging, and fish handling
Rods, reels, line, and flies
Lunch is provided on full day trips

Availability & Booking

Guided trips are available on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.

A $100 deposit is required to reserve your trip date. Your trip is not considered booked until the deposit has been received and confirmed. The deposit will be applied toward the total cost of your trip.

If a client needs to cancel due to an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances, we will make every effort to reschedule the trip for another available date and apply the deposit to the new booking.

The safety of our clients is our number one prority. If a trip is canceled by Mossy Edge Guide Service due to weather, unsafe river conditions, generation schedules, other safety concerns, or other circumstances beyond our control the trip will be rescheduled and the deposit will be fully applied to the new date.

Our goal is to be fair, flexible, and understanding while protecting the time reserved for your trip.

Accepted Forms of Payment

Mossy Edge Guide Service currently accepts the following forms of payment:

Cash (accepted for the remaining balance on the day of the trip only)
Venmo (for trip deposits and trip payments)
PayPal (for trip deposits and trip payments)

A $100 deposit is required to reserve your trip date. The remaining balance is due on the day of the trip.

Please contact us with any questions regarding payment or booking.

Who Can Fish?

Trips are available for anglers of all skill levels. Whether you’re picking up a fly rod for the first time or you’re an experienced fisherman looking to learn new techniques, Mossy Edge Guide Service will work to provide a productive and enjoyable day on the water.

What To Bring

Arkansas Fishing License and Trout Permit
Polarized sunglasses
Weather-appropriate clothing
Rain gear (recommended)
Snacks and drinks
If you have a favorite rod or go to fly you are more than welcome to bring it

Picky Fish Policy

At Mossy Edge Guide Service, we cannot guarantee fish, we can guarantee that we will put forth our best effort to give you the greatest opportunity for success.

Fishing is fishing not catching. Some days the trout are aggressive and willing to eat anything that drifts by. Other days they can be smarter, sleeping, or simply full and not interested in what we’re offering.

Our goal is to teach, improve skills, enjoy the river, and create lasting memories—catching fish is the bonus that keeps us all coming back.

If we experience an unusually tough day on the water and fail to catch a fish, Mossy Edge Guide Service may, at its sole discretion, offer a discounted or complimentary future trip. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed.

We guarantee our effort, professionalism, and dedication—not the behavior of trout.