Creeks are beginning to clear, with temperature around 57 degrees in the morning this week. For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit www.entergy.com/hydro. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. Seems like anything olive or brown and yellow have been working. The bait of choice has been black-and-blue jigs with a bamboozie trailer in cobalt blue. Weve been catching ample numbers of crappie and bass on staging brush piles with jigs and minnows fished 6-12 feet deep.. Covering shallow water with a square-billed shallow-running crankbait or a spinnerbait with a single Colorado blade will help locate likely spawning flats. The next couple of days are going to make things change. (updated 4-13-2023) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said the fishing "is on, man!" Minnows pitched around any structure will find the fish. The water can rise very quickly. We like to watch them grow, he said. have been biting well on cut perch and cut skipjack, with the, said for all the lakes he fishes in the Hot Springs area DeGray, Hamilton and Ouachita . Catfish anglers have been catching cats on trotlines, noodles, limblines and rod-and-reel. (updated 4-13-2023) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said lake level is 673 feet msl, or 14 foot above normal pool level. It features clean waters and of course, the historic Sugar Loaf Mountain. Also they are flipping a jig in the bushes. This time the Corps was running double the amount of water of the previous day. Anglers are catching them on spinnerbaits, lizards, worms and similar baits. This is our best hatch of the year. Arkansas River (Little Rock Area Pools) Del regularly posts new YouTube videos. Rainbows are snapping at sunrise and orange PowerBait; combined with shrimp or crawdad tails you're almost sure to reel in some great-sized fish. Try brush and structure 8-15 feet deep. Some reports have them being found near drop-offs around 16-20 feet off rocky banks, while other reports say they are being found on brush piles. Water temps continue to rise. Flowing 32 miles from the Greers Ferry Lake dam site in Heber Springs, through Pangburn, and into the White River, the Little Red River is a first-class destination for trout fishing and water sports such as floating. Also check the Southwestern Power Administration website (. The crappie spawn is still underway and these fish can be caught with live minnows and jigs fished in current breaks around sand bars and rock structure. I look for water in the mid-60s or better. Check the Greers Ferry dam generation schedule prior to making your float plans. This report addresses one request from the MidArkansas Water Alliance (MAWA) (sponsor) for reallocation of storage out of Greers Ferry Lake. 10.0 Moss Dam Shoal . It will be difficult to fish this hatch with the high water levels we now have. Little Red River Part-Time Trout Guide . The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and When construction began on the dam in 1956, hundreds of workers showed up looking for work. These crappie have begun pulling into the ditches and silted creek channels leading to flats and cypress trees over the past week or so, and are aggressively feeding in 3-6 feet of depth near cypress trees and grass lines. Reports are updated weekly, although some reports may be published for two weeks if updates are not received promptly or if reporters say conditions havent changed. And green pumpkin with a little orange on its legs. (updated 4-13-2023) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team had no report this week. Very heavy generation has been the norm for weeks with both generators running huge amounts of water through the system to keep area lakes at normal summertime pool. Now is the time! The hot flies have been pink San Juan worms, egg patterns and caddis patterns fished deep underneath an indicator. You can catch them on spoons, white jigs and small crankbaits. Most areas are in the mid-50s, to 60s up the rivers. These crappie have begun pulling into the ditches and silted creek channels leading to flats and cypress trees over the past week or so, and are aggressively feeding in 3-6 feet of depth near cypress trees and grass lines. Some of the backwater is up to 66-67 degrees. (updated 4-13-2023) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said fishing is going very well. Crappie overall have been good on minnows as well as jigs in all colors. have been staging for several weeks in creek channels and near flats with cypress trees in the oxbows. Blue catfish have been biting well on cut perch and cut skipjack, with the channel cats doing well on nightcrawlers and crickets. Hotels near Greers Ferry Lake: (0.52 mi) Spacious Lakefront Log Home Retreat (0.53 mi) Murphy's Landing is a Family Ready 4 bdrm/3.5 brm Quiet Lakefront Wooded Retreat (0.99 mi) Puddin' Ridge Farm (9.42 mi) Club Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Bay (9.98 mi) Abbe House Inn; View all hotels near Greers Ferry Lake on Tripadvisor As of (Tuesday) they moved from there and moved up. As of midday Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 562.51 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 556.25 feet msl; top flood elevation 580.0 feet msl). No reports on bream or catfish. Norfork Lake fell 2.2 feet to rest at 9.2 feet above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 16.8 feet below the top of flood pool. Smallmouth Bass Egg patterns in white or yellow used in the same manner can be productive when the action slows down. Rainbows, browns and cutthroats are caught for some 35-river miles below the dam. Try using red and white crankbait, jigs or spoons. When fishing for brown trout in the Little Red River, it is common to catch 5 to 10 pound trout, and a 20 to 30 pound trout is always possible. This spring has been a bit different. The walleye run is still good in the river arms but it is probably at its peak. Norfork Lake fell 2.2 feet to rest at 9.2 feet above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 16.8 feet below the top of flood pool. Located on the shores of the lake that shares its name, Greers Ferry is ideal for those that love great fishing, water sports, boating and camping. They were ranging from 2-3.5 pounds, and continue biting well on Rat-L-Traps, Cordell Hammered Spoons, Bomber Fat Free Shads, Little George Tail-Spinners, Heddon Sonar Metal Blades and Rocket Shads. Water temperatures have been around 50 degrees and the water levels has dropped a little. ) Most of the fish being caught are in the backwaters in shallow water. (updated 4-13-2023) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said the fishing this past week has been off and on. That's been the case there for a while now. For . The tailwater was at 279.15 feet as of noon Thursday. They dont appear to be spawning yet, but they are active and by the first of next week things should be on. This is the time to buy that new wading staff. It seems like we have a major storm every week. The tailwater was at 279.15 feet as of noon Thursday. 2023 TBF of Arkansas Schedule. Anglers have been catching a lot on Chatterbait covering the water, or a Senko or floating worm up shallow. Beaver Lake remained steady at 9 feet above power pool or 0.6 foot below the top of flood pool. As of Thursday midday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 16,958 cfs. 4.8 Blue Mountain Lake28APR23 1000 399.38 -.02 -.57. For fly-fishing, consider weighted San Juan Worms, weighted egg patterns and streamers. With warmer temperatures, the, As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,129.40 feet msl, or 9 feet above normal pool (normal conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl), Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said. Construction: Construction of the dam began in March 1959 and was completed in December 1962. The hot flies have been sowbugs, various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise) and white mop flies. In the deep creek, some of the crappie are down as deep as 20 feet. We are very excited to have the new hatchery completed. The Army Corps of Engineers reports the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 20 cfs (turbine) as of 9 a.m. Thursday, August 11. are biting well on liver, dough bait, minnows and nightcrawlers. Water temps continue to rise. The water temperature is ranging 64-65 degrees this week, up to 68, "which is perfect," Ray said. Numerous parks offer modern camping and recreational opportunities. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 404.70 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). A deep-water nymph rig has been producing while fishing out of the boat. The elevation is 249.25 feet msl. More than a week back, they had heard that white bass were doing well on blue/white jigs below the dam. (updated 4-6-2023) Carter Cove Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025), former Andrews, says anglers are catching catfish down below the dam on liver or shad. Graph time pays off. Weve got some up on the bank shallow and some out deep, they report. The current along Little River has continued with high flow rates this week, but the schools of whites continue migrating up Little River for their annual spawning run. Brown trout spawning begins in Mid-October, and . Many different schools continue roaming Little River and have been caught for several weeks from Cemetery Slough upward toward Wilton Landing. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. Anglers are catching. The water clarity is dingy, and the water temperature was 66 degrees before the latest rain and cooler air in the past day. We didnt get much moisture out of the last rain, and the rivers are clear and the water coming into Beaver Lake is good. My favorite has been a cerise San Juan worm with an orange egg dropper. The, (870-670-4496) has seen some activity with, the Spring has been running at 560 cfs (well above the 350 average), and water clarity is stained a cloudy green. Pink minnows appear to be working better than the regular ones. Really nice sizes, too! Sugar Loaf Mountain Island is an unexpected but unforgettable hiking destination. Bass are ramping up also with the prespawn in force. Crappie are on the cusp of taking off, they report. Bank fishing at Maumelle will still be available, and access to hiking trails and other park facilities outside the water will be available. (updated 3-30-2023) Capt. 1 What to know Little Red River, emerging icy cold from beneath massive dam at Greers Ferry Lake is a premier-class trout stream. Please note the recent change in phone number to the facility as well, listed above. (updated 4-6-2023) Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) said crappie are doing really well on jigs. Its good fishing now in the northwest, they tell us. Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam), For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit, that water temperature below the dam is 53 degrees with clear conditions in the tailrace. Streamer fishing with the current generation schedule has been good, especially on cloudy days. Best bite was near Saratoga, Beard's Bluff and Pine Island on live minnows or jigs from 2-9 feet deep in planted brush, vegetation and on planted PVC pipe attractors. Lake: Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater) Report (updated 7-19-2017) Greg Seaton with Little Red Fly Fishing Trips (501-690-9166) said the bite remains good on the Little Red with rainbows and browns being caught on midge pupas and mayfly nymphs. Throw around the ol McMinnow 2.8 swimbait in white or shad colors, and also a fluke and Lucky Craft Gunfish topwater this pattern has been the deal for me. A couple of anglers were fishing with minnows as well. Also try white and chartreuse. Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, said Lake Poinsett is kicking on all cylinders. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 10,648 cfs. Try fishing with a size 8 weight and a sink line and cast toward the bank. It was a beautiful day. Although fishing has been slow this week, we have seen several rainbow trout over 2 pounds and brown trout over 18 inches. Were personally fond of black/chartreuse, white/chartreuse and electric chicken (pink/chartreuse) tube jigs. Those 12 projects are: Beaver, Table Rock, Bull Shoals, Norfork, Greers Ferry, and Clearwater Lakes in the White River Basin; Blue Mountain and Nimrod Lakes in the Arkansas River Basin; and,. Every time that my wife, Lori, and I caught a warm day with little wind we went fishing. Boaters can still launch at Carter Point. The stage at Pine Bluff is falling at 30.72 (flood stage is 42 feet). Here again we have had spillway releases to augment generation. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 542.97 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). 501-551-6659. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 404.70 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). A couple of days ago I went back to the same place with different conditions. Anglers have been catching a lot on Chatterbait covering the water, or a Senko or floating worm up shallow. There has been a lot of rain over the last month to say the least. Most areas are in the mid-50s, to 60s up the rivers. At Brewer it is up to the top of the boat dock, but you can still park in the parking lot. It's clearing up slowly. Here again we have had spillway releases to augment generation. Most black bass are really wanting to feed, a few spawning, and a lot are on the move getting ready to eat and spawn. Try fishing with a size 8 weight and a sink line and cast toward the bank. Out in the open water, guides are getting their customers to a good striper bite, catching them on live bait. The White River at Newport is 23.83 feet and has been the same for three days. Catfish are fair to good on jugs and trotlines with live bait or cut bait. Baby Brush Hogs have been working well also in the color purple with blue flake. Mike says they have been observing a few big fish cruising through shallow grass, reeds and vegetation in bedding areas. In the BLF tournament held here on Saturday, tourney anglers had several five-bass limits of bass beginning to come up the shallower water, but most werent made up of really big fish. Bass are not up in the shallow water yet like they would typically be in the summertime. Theyre being found from 1-60 feet, and Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerkbaits, Carolina rigs, Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and jigs are working plus a lot in between. Generally, the best time to wade the stream is on the weekends. Try a small bead-head nymph (zebra midge, copper John or pheasant tail) suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise). Bream are biting well on redworms and crickets. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Narrows Dam was 544.78 feet msl (full pool: 548.00 feet msl). The visibility in Lake Maumelle is ranging 2-4 feet. (updated 4-13-2023) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake is at 1,129.35 feet msl, which is about as full as it can get, he said. Theyve seen some crappie anglers out. As of noon Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 16.2 feet high at 359.05 feet msl (normal pool: 343.71 feet msl; top flood elevation is 373.0 feet msl). On the lower end, they've been catching mostly smallmouth by throwing Carolina rigs and also a crankbait. Be safe during nasty weather and keep on high ground. * Largemouth bass have been staging for several weeks in creek channels and near flats with cypress trees in the oxbows. Water temperatures range from 45 to 55 degrees F. all year. Championship October 7&8 - Ouachita. Try the ol wobble head with a Menace slow-banging on the rocks, ledges and points early in 5-15 feet, then 15-20 feet midday. Check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time release data, ). The bream are biting on worms and Bream Killers. The bass are definitely grouping up. Bream anglers arent catching any with great size, but theyre active on redworms, nightcrawlers and crickets (which they sell out the resort bait shop). As of Thursday at noon, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 473.46 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl, top flood elevation 487.0 msl). TOP:Taylor Goodman sent us this photo of his wife and the monster rainbow trout she caught on Saturday on the Norfork tailwater. The upper end of the lake is still stained with muddy water. The water level has dropped to normal level for the first time in a few weeks. Some males from 2-3 pounds were found shallow in 1-3 feet of water on flats near vegetation, and others in 6-9 feet deep creek channels where grass and reeds and fresh lily pad shoots are emerging, and are biting Brazalo Spinnerbaits, lizards, Brush Hogs and Bass Assassins. Spinnerbaits and bass minnows are what are working for the bass. The reported lake elevation at Table Rock Lake was 915.17 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 915.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 931.0 feet msl). Bull Shoals Lake Right now I try hitting the shallows early for bedding activity. When the waters recede and allow access to the parking, the dock and ramp, Cook's will open for youth and mobility impaired and up to two guests. If youve got all of those things, come on out, David said. SOLD APR 7, 2023. Mud Lakes and Clear Lake's clarity has been heavy stain over the past few days with current passing through there, but Horseshoe and McGuire oxbows along Little River have had the best water clarity and the most aggressive largemouth and spotted bass over the past few weeks. Available Weekends and Pre-arranged Weekdays. info@mcflyshop.com 479.251.7037 18 W. Sunbridge Dr. Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. Millwood Lake tailwater elevation is near 242 feet msl (almost 17 FEET above normal) but is falling with gate discharge at the dam near 15,000 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Early on we caught a few trout. This is a great time to fish the campgrounds before school lets out for the summer. Largemouth Bass No bass are on top yet, but they are moving into shallower areas. They are loaded, he says. (updated 3-30-2023) Charles Morrison at Classic Catch Guide Service (479-647-9945) said the river is still pretty dirty, but clearing slowly and falling slowly. (updated 4-13-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. They are not necessarily getting many bites with the topwater, but the ones they are getting are really good. (501-470-1846) said the fishing "is on, man!" Lots, and I mean LOTS, of debris floating. Millwood Lake tailwater elevation is near 242 feet msl (almost 17 FEET above normal) but is falling with gate discharge at the dam near 15,000 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. (updated 4-13-2023) Triangle Sports (870-793-7122) in Batesville said that due to so much rain and the river being so high that anglers are staying away from the water, they had no reports. Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam) The largemouth bass bite is good. The water is still tea-colored in the Blackburns Creek area and you can see your lure down a couple of feet but you can find about any water color that you want. Download the Fish Brain app and follow AGFC at: For the most up-to-date lake level, visit the. Try using articulated patterns like Double Deceivers and Peanut Envys. Some males from 2-3 pounds were found shallow in 1-3 feet of water on flats near vegetation, and others in 6-9 feet deep creek channels where grass and reeds and fresh lily pad shoots are emerging, and are biting Brazalo Spinnerbaits, lizards, Brush Hogs and Bass Assassins. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge is steady 28.47 feet (flood stage is 26.00 feet). ", McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) reports from the David Terry Lock and Dam area that, Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool), McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) says anglers are catching, cool mornings and sunny days make for great. Lake Hamilton Bream anglers arent catching any with great size, but theyre active on redworms, nightcrawlers and crickets (which they sell out the resort bait shop). Big water making big trout! Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said conditions of the lake and the fish should make for great fishing both this weekend and next week. The other two were 68 and 70 pounds; this angler was pole fishing for catfish when he landed the buffalo, which are spawning, they report. Lake walleye are more active now in 25-30 feet; crankbaits, crawlers and soft plastics fished different ways are working. The hot flies have been pink San Juan worms, egg patterns and caddis patterns fished deep underneath an indicator. If youve got all of those things, come on out, David said. Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said fishing is going very well. Upper Arkansas River Map. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. Flow below the dam Thursday midday was 9,591 cfs, with constant generation in that range for several days. Try worms, blood bait, stink bait and chicken liver on lines. The stage had dropped a foot and a half in the past 24 hours to 6.52 feet as of Thursday noon (flood stage is 32 feet).

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