The walleye spawn is starting and walleye have been caught from Point 12 up to Camp War Eagle and up to the Arkansas Highway 45 bridge all the way to Lake Sequoyah Dam. The lake level has been stable with a slight drop with intermittent power generation and currently sits at 554.05 feet msl. Kentucky bass (spots) are fair. We are currently receiving round-the-clock generation creating high water conditions on all sections of the river. School is back in session and now is a great time to fish it, particularly during the week. The Millwood State Park IS OPEN for camping, and the State Park Office. 5 bucks to launch. The gate at the dam at Lake Poinsett was closed in late 2020 following the completion of a three-year renovation project, and the lake began to refill. Over the next couple of weeks, key in on areas outside of regular spawning areas. Walleye thrive in the tailrace in the summer and early winter months as these fish prefer colder water temperatures than other area game fish. Over the past week, bass were fair on swim jigs with thumper-tail trailers, Chatterbaits, jigs and heavy thumping 1-Knocker Rat-L-Traps deep in the creek channel outside bends near stumps and standing timber. Corps campgrounds are open for camping. Crappie were starting to bite on minnows with yo-yos at night. I have a YouTube channel where I share some fishing content and have already posted this last trip from this week (a little creek channel action). View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. I caught one small striper accidently in about 10 feet of water fishing for bass, four crappie, two bass, two big bluegill and a couple of warmouth in about 2 hours of fishing. (updated 2-24-2022) McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) said the water is normal and muddy with the weather, and not much fishing activity is going on. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. Fishing is the main activity on Prepare for success with accurate data about the When traveling, Im following channels on my map and paying very close attention to hidden humps from map contours that arent necessarily marked as hazards since the levels are so low. They are being found up shallow now, and theyre favoring spinnerbaits and jigs. Fish the upper river at the Lassiter Access to avoid them or fish Dam 3 late in the afternoon, after they have left the area. The stage at Augusta is steady at 31.30 feet, which is about 5.3 feet above the flood stage of 26.00 feet. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 387.45 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl). Try brushpiles in the 18-30 foot depth range. You get unlimited false casts and go through the targets twice. Most are being caught jigging live minnows or pulling Flicker Shads. The stage is at 11.17 feet. Fly-fishing under an indicator with pink or white San Juan worms has been producing. Castaic Lake Fishing Report Card. Bass fishing has been fair. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. The weather had been pretty fair and the surface temperature was around 50 degrees, so with those conditions its not uncommon to catch them in shallow water. The water clarity also changed, as the main lake channel was much more stained but the shore was still clear. Total outflow from Norfork Dam is 6,220 cfs. That gives us all many more places to fish. Cooks Lake I appreciate your patience. The bait was 20-40 deep and varied. No temperature was recorded. Lake Dardanelle The pool elevation is 195.87 feet msl and the stage at Pine Bluff is 31.20 feet (flood stage is 42 feet). Remember that the White and North Fork rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. As of this week, these roaming largemouths have been eager to strike on Trick Worms, Senkos, salty rat tails, Chatterbaits and Bass Assassin Shads. Lake Maumelle Here's your fishing report for today the 27th of April for Pyramid Lake. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Bream are good on redworms and crickets. There has been no wadable water on the Norfork tailwater and it fished well some days and poorly on others. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Narrows Dam was 538.20 feet msl (full pool: 548.00 feet msl). Beaver Lake (updated 3-10-2022) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are still navigable. (updated 3-3-2022) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) said the water temperature is in the low 50s. Plenty of blue-wing olives are hatching, but we need better clarity for nymphs." Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. More and more, crappie are floating up in the water column every day. Micro-jigs and Woolly Buggers have taken trout over 14 inches, although there has been a huge influx of smaller trout. The changing water and weather offer fun challenges you won't get bored fishing the Cotter waters of the White. Bream are fair. To that end, my old fishing buddy Ron McQuay has put together a fly-casting contest, The Cotter Casting Challenge. Click to expand Billy Simpson sold that place 2 years ago it is now private. Be careful out there. WebFishing at Peckerwood Lake, Arkansas. The lake is a little stained but is at a normal level. Happy Fishing and enjoy Norfork Lake., The storm on Sunday night brought a lot of lightning and over an inch of rain in this area but no damage. Theyre chasing shad, so if you find the shad theyre there. Curtis Willingham at River Rat Bait in Camden (870-231-3831) said. The target will be a ring. Best on limblines over the past week set from 8-12 feet deep, biting good with redworms, cut buffalo, chicken hearts and livers. Catfish are eating around shad, and a lot of things are working all over the lake and rivers. The water can rise very quickly. White River The stage is at 11.17 feet. Always wear a life jacket when on the water and continue to follow park rules and regulations. A few nice-sized schools of whites were found from White Cliffs campground all the way up to U.S. Highway 71 bridge and where the Cossatot River intersects and dumps into Little River. My biggest crappie last week have been shallow. It is to be held on Saturday April 9, in Cotters Big Spring Park Baseball field at 1 p.m. If they wont eat a spoon, troll crankbaits. We are in an up-and-down cycle on weather, which is making the bite follow suit. No reports on catfish or bream. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. Greers Ferry Lake The White has had no wadable water. (updated 3-3-2022) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said water levels have been running at 490 cfs on Tuesday; that is up about a foot above average flow (350 cfs). Elevation was 337.79 feet msl, with the tailwater at 287.61 feet msl. Anglers are using minnows or jigs (Bobby Garland brand in Shiny Hiney color). Upstream, Table Rock Lake 0.4 foot to rest at 0.5 foot above power pool and 15.5 feet below the top of flood pool. Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said. Plenty of blue-wing olives are hatching, but we need better clarity for nymphs.". We have coaxed a few to hit a Chatterbait, a Brazalo Spinnerbait in Spot Remover or chartreuse/white, or a black and blue salty rat tail and Bass Assassins over the past few days.. For fly-fishing, consider pattern weighted San Juan worms, mop flies and streamers. Horseshoe Lake As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 658.90 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 695.00 feet msl). The striped bass that I found today were in large schools that appeared to be feeding. Bait fishermen have relied on sculpin minnows for most of the brown catches. Catfish were good; blood bait and stink bait were the baits of choice. Crappie have been good in brush around 10-20 feet deep but I caught fish last week in 2 feet of water. Crappie are still deep and biting there on minnows and jigs. Some reports of the bass being found inside the grass 4-12 feet early in the morning and going deep after the sun comes out (scattered at all depths). The trout have been biting well on light terminal tackle fished with various PowerBait. Jigs and minnows alike will work. The walleye bite has been hot as well. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 402.11 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). I have found that the stripers seem to be on the flats late morning. Extremely slick rock structure all over the tailrace further complicates matters. (updated 3-10-2022) Masterbaiters Bait and Tackle (501-209-6538) on Arkansas Highway 7 outside Hot Springs Village reports that they are still getting good numbers of walleye on crankbaits and nightcrawlers from 40 feet in the trees to rocky points in 20-25 feet. (updated 3-3-2022) Capt. Try using jigs or minnows. are fair to good. Streamer season fishing is upon us. Total outflow from the dam is 15,964 cfs. The first station is a single rod everyone uses. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. Their depth will depend on the depth of the bait. Entergy will be generating below all area dams to control the lake levels, so caution on waterways must be used during this time. Catfish are also good on live bait. For the accuracy casts there will be five stations, and for the distance casting there will be two stations. For deeper fish, I have been vertical-jigging with a spoon or a small 3-inch plastic jig with a three-eighth-ounce jighead.. Sauger Use redworms or crickets. Most years, from 55-60 degrees is the magic number that the whites will be ganged up in huge schools at Wilton on U.S. Highway 71 and at the dump of Cossatot River into Little River. Results were good on minnows and jigs. No reports of catfish. WebFishing spots and baits to use at Peckerwood Lake? You can use the back cast only and you get two tries. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns like zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead). Mid-March kicks off the fishing season here in the Ozarks and adds a lot of energy and excitement to the air. (updated 3-10-2022) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. * Catfish have been fair some days, great on other days with the increase of river current. There were also tons of hybrids there, too, which sometimes makes it hard to focus just on the crappie. Try using a Texas rig on brush or jigs. Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) said the lake is stained and at a normal level. (updated 3-3-2022) Jeff Shell, the superintendent at Cane Creek State Park, said Cane Creek Lake water temperatures are running in the mid-50s and should be expected to rise. If bait is close by, so will the schools of fish be. Crappie are fair and moving up in depth. WebIf youre considering a fishing trip to California, you have some great choices for lakes and other waterways throughout the state. The Newport stage stayed up at 21.81 feet, or more than 5 feet below the flood stage of 26.0 feet. Catches have been in the 2- to 7-pound range. It does take extra work to get the fly down. Maynard Lock and Dam near Redfield, the flow was 37,629 cfs. Largemouth Bass On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 29,884 cfs with a pool elevation of 286.40 feet msl. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 5,418 cfs (both turbine and spillway). (updated 3-10-2022) Lowell Myers of Sore Lipem All Guide Service (501-230-0730) said, We are currently receiving round-the-clock generation creating high water conditions on all sections of the river. Plan a fishing or boating trip or vacation to Peckerwood Lake Streamer season fishing is upon us. Where to Fish in Arkansas I post almost daily on Facebook. You get three casts to achieve your best distance. Norfork Lake fell 0.1 foot to rest at 0.4 foot above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 25.8 feet below the top of flood pool. They were fishing deep with Alabama rigs. Generation has been moving the shad around. Live bait or trolling an Alabama rig should be the best options for catching these fish. Location and Directions: 751 Echo Park Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90026. use MapQuest. No reports on bream, bass or catfish., Mourning, White-Winged and Eurasian Collared-Dove, Arkansas Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement (WRICE), Natural State Landowner Conservation Awards, Endangered Species and Other Threats to Wildlife, Gov. The hot flies have been sowbugs and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise). Yes, you will need to do some searching, but if you find some bait, I just about guarantee you will find striped bass nearby. Most of them were caught on a Mr. Crappie Slab Slanger in Monkey Milk paired with an orange head worked slow, slow, slow. You must start with the fly in your hand and line on reel. The fishing now is predominantly catch-and-release for bream. The second rod is a fiberglass rod with a 2-weight over-lined fly line. The tailwater is 275.58 feet msl. Catfish was catching a lot this week. The lake was formed in 1942 by a dam constructed on the Big La Grue Bayou for irrigation purposes. Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said that she heard a few reports of small, Lake Poinsett is in the process of refilling, but is rainfall dependent. There has been a shad kill on the White River at Bull Shoals Dam and on the Norfork Tailwater at Norfork Dam. The lake is a little stained but is at a normal level. Use redworms or crickets. The pool elevation is 212.98 feet msl. I cant believe I could pull these beasts out of the brush with 4-pound test. You will get two tries from each side. For fly-fishing, consider pattern weighted San Juan worms, mop flies and streamers., ) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (. You get three casts to achieve your best distance. The. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email. (updated 3-10-2022) Steven Scuba Steve Street at Blackburns Resort says the lake level is 554.12 feet msl and has dropped 1.2 inches in the last 24 hours with generation about three-quarters of the time. Try an orange egg with a size 18 purple zebra midge. (updated 3-10-2022) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the river is clear and at a normal level. Biggest change was water temps dropping a bit. None of us guides seem to be able to put a consistent bite together. It is different from any other form of casting in that you are casting the fly line and the fly goes along for the ride. Trolling shallow-running crankbaits against the current has been productive catching white bass and hybrids, as well as walleye in the 2-pound class. Last week, I found myself up in shallower water just looking around. The shallow-cruising male largemouth bass we found roaming bedding areas this week were around 2.5-3 pounds, and fairly spooky in the clearer water areas. Beaver Lake fell 0.1 foot to reach power pool or 9.6 feet below the top of flood pool. The hot spot on the White has been the catch-and-release section below Bull Shoals Dam. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) said that like at DeGray Lake, the crappie at Lake Ouachita are slowly moving up out of the deep water channels. Stripers are good and should be staging to make their runs up the river channels. Use white flies like Marabou Jigs or mop flies. I think that gives it a closer resemblance to an injured live shad, especially if you work it in a twitching motion. No reports on bream or catfish this week. This is at a distance of 30 feet. Current along Little River was stained this week with discharge release at the dam, and river clarity ranged 4-8 inches visibility depending on location. Park (501-354-9007) said the water level is up about 8 inches and clarity is murky. Lake Fayetteville The Army Corps of Engineers reported Thursday that the White River stage at Batesville was falling at 10.49 feet, about 4.5 feet below the flood stage of 15.0 feet. said Thursday that the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 463.15 feet msl, which is 1.11 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and trying to come up more but is being kept in check with generation. Peckerwood Lake "We are still catching fish with the White Lightning being the hot fly this week. Peckerwood Lake. Use minnows, jigs and crankbaits from 15-40 feet. Striped bass fishing continues to be strong. Current status, information and reservations may be made by calling (877) 444-6777 or the Millwood Tri-Lakes office at (870) 898-3343. Late last week the crappie had moved up in the water column and we caught fish as shallow as 4 feet deep. Register on the Trout Unlimited website. Further up Little River near White Cliffs and Wilton Landing has heavier stain conditions. The most effective fly has been a tan and brown Clouser minnow. Also look in the grass; also getting some mixed in with the white bass on jigging spoons. water levels have been running at 490 cfs on Tuesday; that is up about a foot above average flow (350 cfs). And dropping. DeGray Lake (updated 3-10-2022) Shane Goodner, owner of Catchem All Guide Service, reports that water temperature below the dam is 46 degrees with stained conditions in the tailrace. Bream have begun biting, and the bite this past week was good. WebEcho Park Lake. Lake Nimrod On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 34,092 cfs with a pool elevation of 265.31 feet msl. I think that gives it a closer resemblance to an injured live shad, especially if you work it in a twitching motion. White River/Clarendon Area As more fish move up and leave the shad, crawfish are on the menu. The clarity was good to fair stain in a few areas. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. (updated 3-10-2022) Lake Sequoyah Boat Dock (479-444-3475) says that fishing has been slow this week. As the water temperature continues to rise back in the creeks the fish head back to the warmer water. If you plan to fish the Trout Magnet in high water, consider using extra weight and focus on eddies and close to banks. Entergy has begun the refilling of lakes Hamilton and Catherine. With another major front approaching for the weekend, fish should stay put for at least another week to 10 days. Cane Creek Lake Hybrid and white bass are roaming, eating and roaming some more. Further up Little River near White Cliffs and Wilton Landing has heavier stain conditions. You can learn enough to catch fish in a few minutes but it can take years to master the cast. Visit Marks blog at springriverfliesandguides.com/blog for the latest updates. We have not yet observed the large schools that far up yet for their annual spawning run, but warm days next week could be the key to that firing up! (updated 3-3-2022) Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) reported Thursday morning that Beaver Lake is dingy at their locale and the water level is high. With the recent cooler weather, fish should still be in deeper water suspended in the 12- to 15-foot range. Dam repair work has been completed by the city of Monticellos contractor, while the AGFC has been rebuilding the lake bottom and areas near where the shoreline will be for fish habitat when the lake is refilled, which will mostly be done by rainfall collection. Spring River Fish the upper river at the Lassiter Access to avoid them or fish Dam 3 late in the afternoon, after they have left the area. We are ready for things to level out, he said. If you see something of interest, take some time to check it out. There are three categories: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Barring complications, both lakes will be completed by March 15. Fish 3-6 feet deep. In the creeks, they have been on or very close to the banks first thing in the morning. Small white bass are moving into normal spawning shoals, so it will not be long before the main run begins. * Crappie began to improve last week with the warmer temperatures, and they were stacked up in planted brushpiles from 8-13 feet deep. Sounds like the big bass are on. Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) says the water is muddy and low. Brewer Lake This is at a distance of 30 feet. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge was up again from last week to 27.82 feet, almost 2 feet above the flood stage of 26.00 feet. If you want more frequent information please visit and like Hummingbird Hideaway Resorts Facebook page. Bear Creek Lake/Storm Creek Lake PowerBait can save a fishing trip due to the fact that this presentation is designed to capitalize on a trout's inborn instinct to feed on fish eggs. Millwood Lake Small spoons or small crappie jigs and, of course, live minnows are all working very well. Black bass are good. Catfish are good using stink bait, dough bait or nightcrawlers. Grasshoppers have produced fish, particularly when used in conjunction with a small nymph dropper (try a size 20 black zebra midge). As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 437.35 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Stay back and pitch a jig or minnow under a cork over the brushpile. No reports on. Crappie are fair. The lake is still low (1-2 feet) so be cautious. The hot spot on the White has been the catch-and-release section below Bull Shoals Dam. About Fishing Reports for Peckerwood Lake near Clarendon. School is back in session and now is a great time to fish it, particularly during the week. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please sign up.. Surface water temperature is 50 degrees. Rainbow trout are everywhere in the Carpenter Dam tailrace and thriving in the nutrient-rich waters of Lake Catherine. Minnows are back in stock this week. Lake Atkins "We are still catching fish with the White Lightning being the hot fly this week. Anglers are starting to catch a few bream on redworms and crickets. My biggest crappie last week have been shallow. It makes my day for you to call me out at the ramp or on the water. Square-bill crankbaits, Chatterbaits and Brazalo Spinnerbaits will randomly connect with the shallow-roaming bass. Yo-yos and limblines have been improving for cats from 4-8 pounds over the past few weeks. Lake Sequoyah Cordell or Kastmaster Spoons are finding vertical suspended bass from 10-15 feet on ledges or deep creek outside bends with stumps present. Corps campgrounds are open for camping. The clarity is clearing.
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