Were still catching fish, the crappie are still jumping in the boat. All the sought-for species are moving in shallow and biting very well. Double fly nymph rigs have been very effective. White bass will migrate into the area next month in huge numbers to spawn and their presence rounds out a multispecies opportunity for angling. (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out-of-state) said, are still very good. Most black bass are really wanting to feed, a few spawning, and a lot are on the move getting ready to eat and spawn. Lake Hamilton The visibility in Lake Maumelle is ranging 2-4 feet. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. He threw out a couple of buoys to mark a brushpile. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team had no report this week. Look in buckbrush pea gravel areas to locate fish. "I caught seven pretty nice ones this morning," Eldridge said. 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). There are no dams on these streams. Webbank fishing in hot springs arkansas. The Fire Worms have done best with drifting. Black-and-blue Chatterbaits have been working well, also. "I'm catching them at eight feet in about 15 feet of water. Reports this week of the whites being found on the road beds and near rocky points not far from the channel. FINALLY, Lake Ouachita has been lowered 2 feet below flood pool, which will allow Entergy to drastically reduce generation flow and times, which will give the public the opportunity to safely boat and fish in the Carpenter Dam tailrace. Millwood is still almost 7 inches above normal pool from recent thunderstorms but is falling. LAKE OUACHITA ARKANSAS Im looking for pockets with wind and shad. John also said, The caddis hatch is ongoing. Be safe during nasty weather and keep on high ground. The Newport stage is steady at 23.86 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). If youre going for crappie, the boat anglers are trying in the shallow area now with minnows and with a Crappie Stinger jig. Bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass, and largemouth bass can be caught in open waters or quiet coves. The largemouth bass bite is good. Big female largemouths have been moving into bedding areas along creek channels and ditches over the past week, and near the first vertical drops from the spawning flats to deeper water. Adding extra weight helps get the bait to the bottom. (updated 4-13-2023) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort posts almost daily on his Facebook page with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. Crappie are on the banks and are biting minnows, jigs "and pretty much everything." (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. 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. Fish early or late in the day unless its a cloudy, windy day. The season is here, they said. Floating Zoom Trick Worms, Barlow's Salty Rat Tails and Yum Dingers are getting good reactions. the fishing this past week has been off and on. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool) 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. 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. Cooks Lake Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool) The lower end is stained to clear. said that during the past week they had no rain, warmer temperatures and moderate winds. Mike says they have been observing a few big fish cruising through shallow grass, reeds and vegetation in bedding areas. Most species are scattered from 1-60 feet. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. Water temperatures have been around 50 degrees and the water levels has dropped a little. ) For sunny days with flat water and strained conditions, try slow-dragging a Jewel half-ounce Special Ops football jig in green pumpkin. Theyve been catching some really nice flatheads on limblines, they say. Fishing has been good for crappie and mostly on structure of some sort in the 6- to 20-foot range. (updated 4-13-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said that Thursday the lake was 11 feet high. Thousands of shad have migrated into the tailrace to spawn creating a perfect environment for area fish to feed on baitfish. Weve got some up on the bank shallow and some out deep, they report. Most of the fish being caught are in the backwaters in shallow water. Arkansas River at Morrilton OUT OF STATE 1-800-832-2276; IN ARKANSAS - 1-870-867-2191. 7. Remember that the White and North Fork rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. Water Clarity Stained Now is the time! This is the time to buy that new wading staff. All species of fish are in all stages of spawn. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. There is high river flow rate and current. Tail Spinner and Underspins with lead heads like the Little Georges, Little Cleo's and Rocket Shads caught some 2-3 pound whites along Little River between Cemetery Slough and Cossatot inflow over the past week. Mark adds, Be safe wading. Lake Dardanelle White River There has been a lot of rain over the last month to say the least. Try worms, blood bait, stink bait and chicken liver on lines. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions and this scenario has continued since mid-January. The water along the bank looked good, but it was too shallow in the coves. Lake Greeson Tailwater As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 259.70 feet msl (normal pool: 259.20 feet msl; top flood elevation is 287.0 feet msl). 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. Able to raise rainbows and brown trout, it may even be used to raise tiger trout in the future. Its good fishing now in the northwest, they tell us. White River Last week, anglers caught some really nice catfish and that catfishing is really good right now. (updated 4-13-2023 John Duncan of YoYo Guide Service at Iron Mountain Marina says, Thank you rain for a break. They are being caught in 10, 12 and 16 feet depth. Please note the recent change in phone number to the facility as well, listed above. Where to Fish in Arkansas What surprised me most is that they had increased the flow by opening the floodgates instead of running the water through the generators. Bream anglers arent catching any with great size, but theyre active on redworms, nightcrawlers and crickets (which they sell out the resort bait shop). Try on the last couple of swing banks or in or around the pockets. A person could have the river to oneself. Flies that imitate injured shad will draw immediate strikes from hungry rainbows. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 10,648 cfs. Anglers are catching. 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. Fishing has been slow, but not impossible. Bass are doing well on crankbaits and shallow-water baits. The big females are probably out deeper. These fish are up the river channels and can be caught on jerk baits, Bama rigs and a top water C-10 redfin should be in your arsenal. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. Its still that time! The campgrounds have all opened and are getting ready for the summer season. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Interactive Map Showing fish attractant The, 501-289-2210), a 24/7 self-serve bait shop at the lake, said that like everywhere else, water has been higher than normal. Total hourly outflow at the dam is still very high; at midday it was 15,238 cfs, which is steady for the past few days. That pushed the fish back to deep water. 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. Color is not an issue. Lots of guides on Ouachita do multiple species.Hugh Albright and Chris Darby come to mind. and click on Scuba Steve's blog for a daily report. Catfishing are biting well on liver, dough bait, minnows and nightcrawlers. Most species are scattered from 1-60 feet. Temperature was 52 degrees at the start, warming to 62 by the end of the day. Blue back/chartreuse has been working well. Look for bigger spreads shallower than 30 feet, and be sure to check the flats. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 542.97 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). Drop shotting with live crickets caught us at least 6 different species of fish. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. Bass were caught in 1-5 feet of water but closer to the deeper water. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. It dropped two inches during the time we were there on Wednesday. Also try white and chartreuse. Really nice sizes, too! There has been too much rain, the water is really muddy and the water level is high, they say. Of course, those species don't inhabit Arkansas, but the fish we do have are a lot of fun to battle on a limber rod. WebAbout Us. White River/Clarendon Area On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 18,411 cfs. (updated 3-30-2023) Capt. 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. There have been no bass reports. We have seen some small hatches in late afternoon. Bass are not up in the shallow water yet like they would typically be in the summertime. Early on we caught a few trout. Try using a Texas rig on brush, or use jigs. Bull Shoals Dam is 16 feet above power pool and Norfork Lake is 12 feet above power pool. A couple of days ago I went back to the same place with different conditions. 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. WebThe campground overlooks the lake where anglers catch crappie, bass, bluegill, catfish, and trout. Seems like anything olive or brown and yellow have been working. Here again we have had spillway releases to augment generation. Minnows pitched around any structure will find the fish. See The Fishing Tool Set Lake Ouachita Guides Recommend. Drift-fishing with silver-colored inline spinner, yellow Power Eggs and shrimp was the most effective. The most consistent weather ahead should help. Swimming, skiing, scuba diving, boating, kayaking, and fishing are enjoyed here. The only problem with it this high is that it creates lots of areas for fish to get back into making it harder to find big pockets of spawning fish. You could go with an umbrella rig for white bass, as that has been a popular way to catch them. We can expect higher flows on the White and Norfork for some time to come.. We ended the day with 60-plus trout, which included several big fish. Crappie are biting better on plain ol minnows now. The crappie and white bass that anglers are finding are biting on whatever anglers want to fish with, they say. 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 (. The stage at Pine Bluff is falling at 30.72 (flood stage is 42 feet). WATER CLARITY: Stained LAKE LEVEL: 579.34, MIKE WURM 501-622-7717, CHRIS DARBY 870-867-7822, GIVE OUR GUIDES A CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION, Water Temperature 46-50 degrees They are not necessarily getting many bites with the topwater, but the ones they are getting are really good. Also fish 4-5 feet deep on the tops of tree laydowns or shallow brush piles in 10-12 feet of water. The water level is normal and the clarity is dingy. data-event-category="Navigation header guest". Spotted Bass Bass, crappie, bream and catfish abound in the lake. For the most updated Narrows Dam generation schedule from SWEPCO, click. As soon as you back up youll be the water, he said. The White has had no wadable water and extremely heavy flows augmented by substantial spillway releases. Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir Out in the open water, guides are getting their customers to a good striper bite, catching them on live bait. (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. Stripers are very good. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 10,518 cfs. Theyve heard nothing on bass or other species there, just crappie. As soon as you back up youll be the water, he said. Last week during the previous severe thunderstorm we had here, a tornado touched down a couple of blocks from my friend Randys home in Little Rock. The neighboring Pinnacle Mountain State Park offers even more trails to explore. The bass have started to spawn, so they are biting what bothers them. (updated 4-6-2023) McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) says anglers are catching crappie on Clear Lake as the fish are moving into the banks, but then the weather drives them right back out, so the weather has made it hit or miss. My favorite has been a cerise San Juan worm with an orange egg dropper. Surface water temperature when Darryl came off the lake Thursday was 68 degrees and getting warmer by the day. Compounding our enigma was the fact that the lake is in poor condition for fishing. We can expect higher flows on the White and Norfork for some time to come. Fishing was good overall, but it was hard getting the big fish. WebBrush Piles in Lake Ouachita. Anglers who follow the moon times should pencil in April 17-23 as the best days this month to fish Lake Charles, she said. 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. (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." It's an ultra casual look, as if the hills should be sipping mojitos at a South Florida cabana. WebLake Ouachita has a lot of black and white crappie, but you can only angle 30 fish per day. Always check the USACE Little Rock app for the generation schedule before heading out. (updated 4-13-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are fishing better. WebOne of Arkansass most popular fishing lakes is the states largest, the 48,300-acre Lake Ouachita. (updated 4-13-2023) Lacey Williams at Lakeview Landing on Arkansas Highway 95 (501-252-1437) said the water level is still up but closer to normal. 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., YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock). Some people have been catching bass on spinnerbaits but I have not been able to get that accomplished. Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) said. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 437.47 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Brewer Lake I will take their word for it. For the most up-to-date lake level, visit the U.S. Geological Survey's Lake Conway water level site. Bream are slow, but picking up a little. Crappie are on the banks and are biting minnows, jigs "and pretty much everything." (updated 4-13-2023) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 473.55 feet msl and falling with lots of generation. Good luck. Although fishing has been slow this week, we have seen several rainbow trout over 2 pounds and brown trout over 18 inches. WebLake Ouachita is surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest. Minnows and other live bait, and maybe a little artificial bait all will work. The hot flies have been pink San Juan worms, egg patterns and caddis patterns fished deep underneath an indicator. * Largemouth bass have been staging for several weeks in creek channels and near flats with cypress trees in the oxbows. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. Compounding our enigma was the fact that the lake is in poor condition for fishing. When you see takes on the top but see no insects, switch to a caddis emerger like my Green Butt in size 15. 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. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 259.70 feet msl (normal pool: 259.20 feet msl; top flood elevation is 287.0 feet msl). Privacy Policy. We also had good reports of nice crappie from folks camping at Cottonshed USACE campground and fishing Mine Creek and Schall Branch near Pine Island with over 50 caught per day.. WebWindows, Doors & Conservatories. Water temps continue to rise. Fishing has been slow, but not impossible. Flow below the dam Thursday midday was 9,591 cfs, with constant generation in that range for several days. Crappie, while catch-and-release only, have been tearing up pink and chartreuse jigs. Walleye Compounding our enigma was the fact that the lake is in poor condition for fishing. (updated 4-13-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service at Cotter said that during the past week they had no rain, warmer temperatures and moderate winds. Dierks Lake The water temperature is ranging 64-65 degrees this week, up to 68, "which is perfect," Ray said. (updated 4-13-2023) Mike Winkler of Little Red River Fly Fishing Trips/Little Red River Fly Guides (501-507-3688) said Greer's Ferry Lake is 11.8 feet above power pool. 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. WebConditions : Lake Ouachita: Capt. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. WebLake Catherine is just minutes from Hot Springs and is known for its bass, crappie, bream, catfish and walleye fishing. Were personally fond of black/chartreuse, white/chartreuse and electric chicken (pink/chartreuse) tube jigs. Bass pear to be right there where they will start to spawn with the water temp where it is. If youve got all of those things, come on out, David said. My sword for this duel was a lithe 3-weight Kildare by Reilly's Rod Crafters and a Sage reel spooled with Rios floating line. Most areas are in the mid-50s, to 60s up the rivers. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and There is high river flow rate and current. Also, anglers are catching a few redear. Bream are biting well on redworms and crickets. The stage at Augusta is steady at 32.03 feet, almost 6 feet above flood stage of 26.00 feet. Spinnerbaits and bass minnows are what are working for the bass. A couple of days ago I went back to the same place with different conditions. Its still that time! Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, said Lake Poinsett is kicking on all cylinders. And high water is always a good time to chase browns. The oxbows continue providing best water clarity, albeit somewhat heavy stain to muddy conditions in many locations. Gonna be cool! Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. (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. The clarity is clearing. Olive Woollies, egg patterns and big nymphs with a lot of weight have been working great. Statistically, no other reservoir in Arkansas names more fish per acre than Lake Hamilton. The stage in the Little Rock pool was steady at 7.60 feet (flood stage is 25 feet). WebMoving down stream, the waters from Lake Ouachita flow through Blakely Dam and into Lake Hamilton. The fish do move The fishing is better in the morning and late afternoon and tapers off midday. Try using red and white crankbait, jigs or spoons. Beaver Tailwater A few chunky 2- and 3-pound male bass were the most aggressive at midday into late afternoon over the past couple weeks, and were finding those randomly near deeper creek channels or ditches through the flats. Covering shallow water with a square-billed shallow-running crankbait or a spinnerbait with a single Colorado blade will help locate likely spawning flats. Pruitt and I have black stonefly patterns in our boxes, but we wanted fish to bite what we wanted and not what they wanted. I look for water in the mid-60s or better. Beaver Lake Trout key in on the shad kill this time of year as good numbers of threadfin shad in Lake Hamilton are drawn through the turbines and scattered throughout the tailrace area. For me, the trip was partly inspired by the Fly Fishing Film Tour, which visited the Central Arkansas Library System's Ron Robinson Auditorium in Little Rock. Mike provided these latest specifics on the fishing: WebNestled in the Ouachita Mountains just 10 miles west of Hot Springs Arkansas, Lake Ouachita provides the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Youll have to wake them up with something that stinks. The bream are biting on worms and Bream Killers. 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. (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. Black Bass Ive heard of a couple of good days for catfish, but thats when its not rainy, not windy and above 72 degrees. Stripers are very good. Catfish are also biting on well on liver of all kinds, dough bait, minnows and night crawlers. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Black bass are starting to hit on the warm days, though David admits they havent really had many warm days yet. There is definitely limited accessibility to ramps, and parking can be an issue so call ahead. Bank fishing at Maumelle will still be available, and access to hiking trails and other park facilities outside the water will be available. The surface water temperature was 68 degrees when I came in at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. Walleye are scattered and biting, you will have to take a number to get in a slot to fish up the rivers, but the rest of lake is wide open. (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. This time the Corps was running double the amount of water of the previous day. The bass spawn has started. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions and this scenario has continued since mid-January. Stripers showed a sign of life last week with some good ones caught. Bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass, and largemouth bass can be caught in open waters or quiet coves. 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). (updated 4-6-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, said Lake Poinsett is kicking on all cylinders. 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. Color is not an issue. They were avid fly-fishers and serious fly-tyers who had both tied at Sowbug and were hoping to catch the caddis hatch. Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville said. (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. See The Fishing Tool Set Lake Ouachita Guides Recommend. 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