Millwood Lake Map. Its shining jewel, Greers Ferry Lake is among the state's . Olive Woollies, egg patterns and big nymphs with a lot of weight have been working great. Try worms, blood bait, stink bait and chicken liver on lines. 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. Norfork Lake John says his favorite rig has been a cerise San Juan worms and an orange egg. Contact Us. You can find them on spread-out flats and in the bushes now. Available Weekends and Pre-arranged Weekdays. Largemouth bass fishing has been really good, with one angler landing a 4.5-pound fish (21 inches in length) on a spinnerbait. Flow below the dam Thursday midday was 9,591 cfs, with constant generation in that range for several days. 1 Bath. Cover water. Crappie are kind of scattered; some are still deep, with some extremely shallow. Vince 501 607 3475. All times are listed in local time. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool) We invite you to come join us.. Check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time release data or by calling (501) 362-5150). A couple of anglers were fishing with minnows as well. Arkansas River (Little Rock Area Pools) The water temperature is ranging 64-65 degrees this week, up to 68, "which is perfect," Ray said. Im looking for pockets with wind and shad. The weekly generation report is posted every Wednesday evening on the Entergy website under Hydro-Operations. Some bream is being caught. Crappie are scattered eating, spawning and moving. The. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. Lake level is full. In this weeks Tuesday Night Black Bass Tournament, David Stott and Josh Vaughn caught five bass totaling 12.39 pounds to win, with Sam and Fred Lowery in second with 11.68 pounds of fish. Lake Atkins They are not necessarily getting many bites with the topwater, but the ones they are getting are really good. They also sell baby bream that are working, and one catfish angler favors golden shad. Bull Shoals Dam is 16 feet above power pool and Norfork Lake is 12 feet above power pool. I've been running anywhere from 6-9 feet on up to 12 feet deep depending on the water level and where I'm fishing. This is our best hatch of the year. Little Maumelle River The bream are doing really well on redworms and are up closer. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits and swimbaits are all working. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Generation Schedules Southwestern provides a current day schedule - online using the links to the left and by telephone at 866-494-1993 - to keep the public informed about estimated generation at the projects from which we schedule power. Bass Assassin Shads in Pumpkinseed, Salt and Pepper Silver Phantom and Chico's Red Ear have been getting bit near cypress trees and fresh vegetation from both prespawn female and male bass near bedding areas over the past week. TOP:Taylor Goodman sent us this photo of his wife and the monster rainbow trout she caught on Saturday on the Norfork tailwater. I am writing this in the middle of what The Weather Channel describes as a severe thunderstorm. Theyve heard nothing on bass or other species there, just crappie. The trout stocking program has proceeded as scheduled despite the adverse water conditions, so fish populations are strong in the lake. We didnt get much moisture out of the last rain, and the rivers are clear and the water coming into Beaver Lake is good.. Before the hatch, fish a caddis pupa like the Sunday Special in size 16. Stay tuned to our blog page on our website at. Mike and crew continue to find a few large schools over the past couple weeks along Little River, and the most and largest schools of white bass have been between Cemetery Slough and Cossatot River inflow ditch. (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. Greers Ferry Lake Female bass continue to be observed cruising in 2-4 feet of water near bedding areas, obviously on a mission. 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. (501-834-5733) in Sherwood advises that anglers check with Army Corps of Engineers (see url above or download the app) to see what the flow level is. Nearby homes similar to 4575 Greers Ferry Rd have recently sold between $45K to $850K at an average of $145 per square foot. have been staging for several weeks in creek channels and near flats with cypress trees in the oxbows. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. We started simply casting to the school, then ripping it up into the school. Floodgates have been opened and closed in an effort to bring Lake Ouachita down out of flood pool. When you observe trout taking insects from the top of the water, switch to elk hair caddis size 16. The big females are probably out deeper. 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. Most black bass are really wanting to feed, a few spawning, and a lot are on the move getting ready to eat and spawn. John also said, Last winter I had gotten accustomed to fishing low water. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 437.47 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Black bass have been OK on crankbaits and plastics (they are selling lots of those). On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 18,411 cfs. Try using articulated patterns like Double Deceivers and Peanut Envys. This drop is about as fast as I have seen it drop in my 28 years of living here, Steven said. Bream anglers arent catching any with great size, but theyre active on redworms, nightcrawlers and crickets (which they sell out the resort bait shop). Clarity still a little stained in mid-lake and above in the creeks from recent runoff. Always check the generation schedule and be aware of unexpected water release Mike Winkler of Little Red River Fly Fishing Trips/Little Red River Fly Guides (501-507-3688) said Greers Ferry Lake is 8.5 feet above the power pool. Use crickets or redworms. If that is not where they are at, I begin to move out. Its good fishing now in the northwest, they tell us. (updated 3-30-2023) Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) has seen some activity with bass being caught in good numbers and are reported to be healthy and chunky. They are using a variety of baits, but it tends to lean toward crankbaits or jigs. Check before heading to the Little Red River for Greers Ferry Dam water release by downloading the USACE Little Rock app, Corps of Engineers website (, ) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (. (updated 4-13-2023) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said the fishing this past week has been off and on. Finally, this cold weather has moved out and we should see a rise in the water temperatures. The White River at Newport is 23.83 feet and has been the same for three days. he river is still pretty dirty, but clearing slowly and falling slowly. with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. Flow over 3000 cfs can be dangerous and experience is required. 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. Although fishing has been slow this week, we have seen several rainbow trout over 2 pounds and brown trout over 18 inches. Weve been catching ample numbers of crappie and bass on staging brush piles with jigs and minnows fished 6-12 feet deep.. The stage at Pine Bluff is falling at 30.72 (flood stage is 42 feet). Crown Lake It seems like we have a major storm every week. This report addresses one request from the MidArkansas Water Alliance (MAWA) (sponsor) for reallocation of storage out of Greers Ferry Lake. Male largemouths have been observed making beds in numerous areas in fairly good numbers over the last week, with cold fronts chasing them back and forth from 1- to 3-foot flats back to the creek channels on cold nights. The Greers Ferry Dam has two generators, and the flow rates range from 20 to 7500 cfs. Blue back/chartreuse has been working well. The water clarity is dingy, and the water temperature was 66 degrees before the latest rain and cooler air in the past day. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 10,648 cfs. for the latest river conditions and what the fish are hitting. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. The water is still a little cool, around 60 before the latest weather and the passing front. The lake is coming down a little with floodgates open. Creeks are beginning to clear, with temperature around 57 degrees in the morning this week. Almost anything, but topwater poppers seem to be doing better than other baits. (updated 4-6-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, said Lake Poinsett is kicking on all cylinders. The water is stable now, clear and at a normal level. 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). Some of the backwater is up to 66-67 degrees. The casting was easy, the drifts were long and the trout were cooperating. Some fish are starting to hit a topwater bait, like a quarter-ounce buzzbait. High river current flow rate conditions in Little River make river fishing somewhat difficult to maintain. The walleye bite has been up and down as well, but it is still there. the fishing this past week has been off and on. Water clarity is the usual murky. 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. We started seeing beds Tuesday in the protected pockets. Dierks Lake Map. Crappie will likely be found around brush and vegetation near the old shoreline as they were moving up to spawn when the last rise of water came into the system. LITTLE RED TROUT. Catfish have been eating well in run-ins and various places, points, channel swings, etc. Expect it to be hit and miss. Catfish are being caught on chicken liver and minnows, with both channels and blue cats in the catches. I have noticed the creeks with a lot of stumps have the crappie up pretty shallow on the stumps. These fish are up the river channels and can be caught on jerkbaits, Alabama rigs and topwater C-10 Redfins. Bream and catfish will still be in deeper brush. They are currently running 26,000 cfs on the White and 7,500 on the Norfork.. Mike provided these latest specifics on the fishing: Spinnerbaits, quarter-ounce Rat-L-Traps and wacky-rigged Senkos were the best presentations. (updated 4-6-2023) 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. Catfish are fair to good on jugs and trotlines with live bait or cut bait. (updated 4-13-2023) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said cool mornings and sunny days make for great trout fishing conditions and we've got 'em. The lakes are rising as I write. Spotted Bass 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. Most have been caught with the same technique as the walleye. As of (Tuesday) they moved from there and moved up. for day-to-day updates between reports. I was surprised because the prediction was for constant flows. Beaver Lake remained steady at 9 feet above power pool or 0.6 foot below the top of flood pool. Anglers who follow the moon times should pencil in April 17-23 as the best days this month to fish Lake Charles, she said. Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) that the water is running over the spillway after all the rainfall of late. Temperature was 52 degrees at the start, warming to 62 by the end of the day. Blue Mountain Lake Call me if you have any questions. For Sale: 000 Bear Mountain Rd, Greers Ferry, AR 72067 $165,000 MLS# 23004273 33 acre lakefront property, located on Greers Ferry Lake, Devils Fork area, across the lake from Frontier Canyon,. The lake is no longer being drawn down. I had a repeat client that was a solid angler with lots of experience. Spring River for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. When construction began on the dam in 1956, hundreds of workers showed up looking for work. This week we received two trout stockings, 1,200 trout were stocked at the Calico Rock boat ramp and early this week the AGFC used its pontoon raft to stock trout between Calico Rock and Sylamore Creek. Greers Ferry Lake28APR23 1000 468.03 -.01 -.33 462.04 487.0 21.8 F.C. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) said for all the lakes he fishes in the Hot Springs area DeGray, Hamilton and Ouachita the water temp is perfect for the beginning of the crappie and bass spawn. Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine. Also check the Southwestern Power Administration website (. Most of the fish being caught are in the backwaters in shallow water. Flathead catfish have started biting on live shiners both on rod-and-reel and on short throw lines partway back in creeks. Catfish The largemouth and spots caught were keeper size but not really big fish mostly male bass moving up to prepare the spawning beds. Crappie are fair to good. At times the river has had too much rain and turned muddy. 501-551-6659. Stripers showed a sign of life last week with some good ones caught. ", 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. Videos. (updated 4-13-2023) Shane Goodner, owner of Catchem All Guide Service, reports that water temperature below the dam is 53 degrees with clear conditions in the tailrace. Surface water temperature when Darryl came off the lake Thursday was 68 degrees and getting warmer by the day. Try using a Texas rig on brush, or use jigs. Guide Details. (updated 4-6-2023) Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) said crappie are doing really well on jigs. Greers Ferry Dam stands at the foot of beautiful Round Mountain in the Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. (updated 4-13-2023 John Duncan of YoYo Guide Service at Iron Mountain Marina says, Thank you rain for a break. Carter Cove Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025), former Andrews, says anglers are catching catfish down below the dam on liver or shad. Little Red River Part-Time Trout Guide . February 19th---Lake Hamilton. Walleye Sunday, the crappie anglers said they were catching them on the inside edge of those coontail mats sitting in 12 feet of water and they were catching them moving up into shoreline brush anywhere it was flooded. For . In the upper portion of the lake, anglers are catching bass on spinnerbaits and flipping a jig around wood and flooded brush. Anglers say 12-15 feet is where youll find the catchable. Further upstream, the flow at the Maynard Lock and Dam was 44,928 cfs. Brazalo Spinnerbaits in Spot Remover or River Shad with red blades were catching some decent prespawn males moving in and out of spawning flats over the past couple weeks, when the sun was up bright high in the sky and you could see movement in 3-5 feet of depths on the spawning flats. White River This is a great way to explore the Greers Ferry Lake region and find all kinds of interesting things to do! Be safe during nasty weather and keep on high ground. They are just hunting around for something to eat. Outside of the high water, the water conditions are good. Its good fishing now in the northwest, they tell us. Visit blackburnsresort.com and click on Scuba Steve's blog for a daily report. Bream are biting well on redworms and crickets. Deliver vital engineering solutions, in collaboration with our partners, to secure our Nation, energize our economy, and reduce disaster risk. (updated 4-13-2023) Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville said crappie are biting and its typical with all the water change because of weather, so move around from shallow to deep water. Theyre doing well now. (update 4-13-2023) Wil Hafner, facility manager at Cooks Lake Nature Center (501-404-2321), says high water from the White River (more than 2 feet above flood stage at Clarendon) is keeping the lake from officially opening. 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. The Army Corps of Engineers was running around 6,000 cfs, which is about two full generators. 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). should move up into the newly flooded areas with the warm weather, looking for places to set up spawning beds and feed on insects and other terrestrial critters caught in the rising water. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 10,648 cfs. Over the past couple weeks, largemouths have been randomly feeding in creek channels dumping into Little River. Greers Ferry Dam Construction of the dam began in March 1959 and was completed in December 1962. (updated 3-30-2023) AGFC staff fishing here Sunday said the morning bite was slow, but it picked up as the water temperature rose with the nice, sunny weather. Trout Boaters can still launch at Carter Point. Rainbows, browns and cutthroats are caught for some 35-river miles below the dam. Up Little River from White Cliffs to Cossatot inflow from Wilton Landing remains muddy. ESSAYONS. The faster water is stirring up more food and it seems like the bigger fish are taking advantage. Target those secondary points before a spawning flat or the back of the creek where they go spawn. This is a great time to fish the campgrounds before school lets out for the summer. (updated 4-6-2023) Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) that the water is running over the spillway after all the rainfall of late. (updated 4-13-2023) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said crappie and bream were biting earlier in the week, but fishing slowed down this past weekend. * Crappie have been hit or miss with the muddy current in Little River, high wind and lake wind advisories on main lake over the past few days. The protected pockets are reaching 70 degrees. On Thursday the flow was at 9,000 cfs. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge is steady 28.47 feet (flood stage is 26.00 feet). Blue catfish have been biting well on cut perch and cut skipjack, with the channel cats doing well on nightcrawlers and crickets. At Brewer it is up to the top of the boat dock, but you can still park in the parking lot. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. Generation Schedules Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Call Toll-Free: 866-494-1993 Note that the number of megawatts to be generated, and consequently, the rate at which water is released at each project, is subject to change as demand for power increases or decreases. The water level has dropped to normal level for the first time in a few weeks. (updated 4-13-2023) Capt. (updated 4-13-2023) Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) had no new reports. Mike says they have been observing a few big fish cruising through shallow grass, reeds and vegetation in bedding areas. Lake Nimrod Greers Ferry Lake, created as a result of the dam, is a popular recreational destination. Really nice sizes, too! We are very excited to have the new hatchery completed. 4.8 Blue Mountain Lake28APR23 1000 399.38 -.02 -.57. Download the Fish Brain app and follow AGFC at: For the most up-to-date lake level, visit the. (updated 4-13-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) reports the river is "really at a good spot where it's fishing really well." Most species are scattered from 1-60 feet. (update 3-30-2023) David Hall at Dads Bait Shop (501-289-2210), a 24/7 self-serve bait shop at the lake, said that like everywhere else, water has been higher than normal. Stripers are being caught with swimbaits, Rat-L-Traps, spoons and bucktail jigs. There have been no reports on bream, but Ray anticipates that will turn around shortly. The water level is normal and the clarity is dingy. WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) reported water temperature is in the mid- to high 50s. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. Darker water warms more quickly. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. Guided Fishing Trips; Lindsey's Resort. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. Look around Hickory Creek up into the Point 12 area. 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. Check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time release data, ). The walleye run is still good in the river arms but it is probably at its peak. When you see takes on the top but see no insects, switch to a caddis emerger like my Green Butt in size 15. The. Gonna be cool! Beaver Lake We invite you to come join us.. Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery should open this spring after a full renovation. Upstream, Table Rock Lake rose 1.8 feet to rest at 0.4 foot below power pool and 15.6 feet below the top of flood pool. It takes a lot of rain to flood the river, but it can flood with heavy prolonged rains. Theres not a special bait working, they report. Bull Shoals Lake is sitting at 673.09 feet msl, still 14 feet above power pool, but dropping fairly quickly. Lindsey's Resort in the Ozarks on the Little Red River has been serving families and groups for more than 50 years. Remember that the White and North Fork rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. We started simply casting to the school, then ripping it up into the school., have been hit or miss with the muddy current in Little River, high wind and lake wind advisories on main lake over the past few days. Choose from Various Attractions for Everyone At the Fairfield Bay Marina, you can relax at a campsite, enjoy a swim at our beach, launch your . Catfish are starting to move up, he said. The hair-tied jig in gray, silver and white is the jig of choice. The three forks converge into the north section of Greers Ferry Lake, which is connected to the south section of the lake by The Narrows, the site of the former Little Red River. 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. Trout have been very responsive to Pautzke Fire Worms and Fire Baits, fished with light terminal tackle. Beaver Lake is very high, at 1,129 feet, which is way up and is creating a hazard for people wanting to bank fish. Contact the reporter for current news for the lake or stream you plan to fish. (updated 4-13-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood advises that anglers check with Army Corps of Engineers (see url above or download the app) to see what the flow level is. Every time that my wife, Lori, and I caught a warm day with little wind we went fishing. Lake Greeson Once found, the flats can be milked for a few more fish as they continue to move up by casting Texas-rigged lizards and weightless worms to shallow targets like stumps and flooded brush. The stage in the Little Rock pool was steady at 7.60 feet (flood stage is 25 feet). Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam) They are being caught in 10, 12 and 16 feet depth. 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 river is up over a foot, making for tougher wading, but with the stocking increased through March and the bad weather, the rainbows have had a chance to build up and have been fun to catch. Good luck. 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. FYI- the generation schedule is a forecast and may change without notice, Be prepared for high water at any time. But the biggest fish landed were three buffalo, including one that weighed 94 pounds. Surface temps are stable this week, ranging 63-68 degrees depending on location and the time of day. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. The lake is no longer being drawn down. Water temps continue to rise. At times the river has had too much rain and turned muddy. Horseshoe Lake Try using red and white crankbait, jigs or spoons. (updated 4-13-2023) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) reported water temperature is in the mid- to high 50s. The hot flies have been sowbugs, various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise) and white mop flies. The lower end is stained to clear. Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) said. . Try brush and structure 8-15 feet deep. (updated 4-13-2023) Dave McCulley, owner of Jenkins Fishing Service in Calico Rock, said that as of Wednesday, Bull Shoals Dam had 17 spillway gates open plus for four generators and Norfork Dam had six spillway gates open and one generator. The Army Corps of Engineers reported Thursday that the White River stage at Batesville was rising at 12.24 feet (flood stage is 15.0 feet). The. Black-and-blue Chatterbaits have been working well, also. Monkey Milk has been working excellently. Bull Shoals Dam is 16 feet above power pool and Norfork Lake is 12 feet above power pool. For real-time information on stream flow in Arkansas from the U.S. Geological Survey, visit: For water-quality statistics (including temperature) in many Arkansas streams and lakes, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/current/?type=quality. 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. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns like zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead). I'd say the generation schedule should remain the same till we get another batch of rain. Anglers are catching crappie 8-10 feet using minnows. But the fish was 30-plus inches in length with a girth of about 20 inches, allowing them to estimate this fish at about 18 pounds. There are reports of the bass being found shallow along rocky points around 4-8 feet deep. Each day is different so Fish the Conditions. 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. Although fishing has been slow this week, we have seen several rainbow trout over 2 pounds and brown trout over 18 inches. Some are using jigs. Black bass are also in prespawn like the crappie, they say. in Calico Rock, said that as of Wednesday, Bull Shoals Dam had 17 spillway gates open plus for four generators and Norfork Dam had six spillway gates open and one generator. High river current flow rate conditions in Little River make river fishing somewhat difficult to maintain. Del regularly posts new YouTube videos. The Army Corps of Engineers reported the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 9,810 cfs (turbine) as of noon Thursday, with round-the-clock release that has ranged 7,400-9,800 cfs for at least two days.

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