(501-834-5733) reports the river is "really at a good spot where it's fishing really well. A person could have the river to oneself. Register and I will offer you a free Crappie.com decal ( plus a lot less ads too ). 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. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. For sunny days with flat water and strained conditions, try slow-dragging a Jewel half-ounce Special Ops football jig in green pumpkin. There is good trout fishing in the cold water at the base of Blakely Dam. I had a repeat client that was a solid angler with lots of experience. The population of white bass may not be massive, they say, but a lot of 3-pounders and other really good ones are being caught. All species of fish are in all stages of spawn. The. Floating Zoom Trick Worms, Barlow's Salty Rat Tails and Yum Dingers are getting good reactions. Most areas are in the mid-50s, to 60s up the rivers. The striped bass limit on Lake Ouachita is three fish. WebBrush Piles in Lake Ouachita. Water temperature continues its rise, reaching a range of60-65 degrees. 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. Fish caught on handheld snagging equipment will be considered if taken from waters where snagging is legal. Catfish are being caught on chicken liver and minnows, with both channels and blue cats in the catches. The warm rain helped. he river is still pretty dirty, but clearing slowly and falling slowly. They fall slowly, so you have to count them down at a rate of "one-thousand-one.". Compounding our enigma was the fact that the lake is in poor condition for fishing. anglers have been catching cats on trotlines, noodles, limblines and rod-and-reel. Norfork Lake Elevation was 337.78 feet msl and the tailwater was at 286.93 feet msl. Mike says they have been observing a few big fish cruising through shallow grass, reeds and vegetation in bedding areas. 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. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. The Newport stage is steady at 23.86 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). We didnt get much moisture out of the last rain, and the rivers are clear and the water coming into Beaver Lake is good. WebWindows, Doors & Conservatories. On the White, the hot spot has been Wildcat Shoals. 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. This irritated Whitlock who intended his flies to be used. I was surprised because the prediction was for constant flows. WebLake Ouachita is surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest. Compounding our enigma was the fact that the lake is in poor condition for fishing. Lake Hamilton Spinnerbaits, quarter-ounce Rat-L-Traps and wacky-rigged Senkos were the best presentations. The same storm knocked out my sister Ernestines power in Memphis for three days. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 13,591 cfs. Swimming, skiing, scuba diving, boating, kayaking, and fishing are enjoyed here. (501-470-1846) said the fishing "is on, man!" 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. Rainbow Trout Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) said. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. The White has had no wadable water and extremely heavy flows augmented by substantial spillway releases. Bass are not up in the shallow water yet like they would typically be in the summertime. Check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time release data or by calling (501) 362-5150). Water at Calico Rock has been between 11.5 feet and 12.5 feet with some dinginess and fast current. Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978) had no new reports. Crappie are biting better on plain ol minnows now. Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool) Live bait anglers can use waxworms or mealworms fished just of the bottom with a marshmallow floater or earthworms and nightcrawlers in the same manner to target larger trout. Lake Ouachita Garland - Arkansas. Weve got some up on the bank shallow and some out deep, they report. Best colors are silver, chartreuse, Monkey Milk, black/chartreuse, Cajun Cricket, Kiwi, Mo-Glo, silver Blue Ice, orange/white, Diamond Mist Crappie Magnets, and minnows and nightcrawlers. which is quite a bit for the Little Red. Whether you are looking for quiet relaxation or need a little adventure, Lake Ouachita is the place for you. The 40,100-acre lake is well known for fishing and consistently ranks as one of the top 10 spots in the nation for This is 21.8 feet below the top of flood pool. The Army Corps of Engineers was running around 6,000 cfs, which is about two full generators. I have noticed the creeks with a lot of stumps have the crappie up pretty shallow on the stumps. The surface water temperature was 68 degrees when I came in at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. If your favorite lake is high, the water will be in the buck brush along the shoreline. John also said, Last winter I had gotten accustomed to fishing low water. (updated 4-14-2023) Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out-of-state) said black bass are still very good. It will be difficult to fish this hatch with the high water levels we now have. 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. Try fishing with a size 8 weight and a sink line and cast toward the bank. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 10,518 cfs. The. If youre going for crappie, the boat anglers are trying in the shallow area now with minnows and with a Crappie Stinger jig. Catfish have been eating well in run-ins and various places, points, channel swings, etc. Water at Calico Rock has been between 11.5 feet and 12.5 feet with some dinginess and fast current. It seems like we have a major storm every week. Anglers say 12-15 feet is where youll find the catchable. Pruitt used a 3-weight Sage 309 and Lamson Loop reel spooled with Rios floating line. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. 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. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Interactive Map Showing fish attractant areas for Lake Ouachita. WebLake Ouachita Area Specific Regulations Largemouth bass must be at least 13 inches or longer to keep. The Newport stage is steady at 23.86 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). Bull Shoals Lake is sitting at 673.09 feet msl, still 14 feet above power pool, but dropping fairly quickly. Lake level is gradually falling and is 576.02 as of Friday. Use long leaders and plenty of additional weight. In the deep creek, some of the crappie are down as deep as 20 feet. Arkansas River (Little Rock Area Pools) As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 404.70 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). Weather was great, but the wind kept us from hitting our spots. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. You can find crappie in a lot of areas around the lake. The river is up over a foot, making for tougher wading, but with the stocking increased through March and the bad weather, the. The lower end is stained to clear. Clarity still a little stained in mid-lake and above in the creeks from recent runoff. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. There have been no bass reports. We can expect higher flows on the White and Norfork for some time to come. Try using jigs or minnows. Out in the open water, guides are getting their customers to a good striper bite, catching them on live bait. This is our best hatch of the year. We havent heard a lot of reports on catfish, Seth said, but I bet they would bite all right in the evenings on live or stink bait. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is 6 (only 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. It is still high, 11.51 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. Catfish are on the bottom. Anglers are fishing for them with a jig. A mixture of blacks and whites. If youre a fan of shallow water and structure the lake is just right for you. Fishing was good overall, but it was hard getting the big fish. (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. There has been fair bass fishing of late, but Shelly had no specifics beyond that. The bream are active on crickets and redworms. Anglers have been catching a lot on Chatterbait covering the water, or a Senko or floating worm up shallow. The redbuds are blooming, the dogwoods are gorgeous, decked out in white buds, and spring has sprung here in the beautiful Ozark Mountain region of Arkansas. Catfish continue to bite well. He says that with dirty creeks, cloudy day, warm rainwater you need to be power fishing with crankbaits, Chatterbaits or square bill. Fish n Stuff in Sherwood said the lake is high but there are a lot of fish moving up to spawn. Bream 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 at Narrows Dam was 544.78 feet msl (full pool: 548.00 feet msl). I thought they would want to generate electricity to power electric vehicles or charge your iPhone. The water can rise very quickly. You can catch them on spoons, white jigs and small crankbaits. Bream are slow, but picking up a little. The hot flies have been pink San Juan worms, egg patterns and caddis patterns fished deep underneath an indicator. Fish early or late in the day unless its a cloudy, windy day. The walleye run is still good in the river arms but it is probably at its peak. Lake Poinsett Temperature was 52 degrees at the start, warming to 62 by the end of the day. Always check the USACE Little Rock app for the generation schedule before heading out. Lake Erling Statistically, no other reservoir in Arkansas names more fish per acre than Lake Hamilton. White bass are still good up into the White arm. Expect to fish deep for success. The campgrounds have easier wading in most areas and that's a good thing with the higher water flows. My advice is just keep moving until you find some fish. (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. Always check the USACE Little Rock app for the generation schedule before heading out. Also, anglers are catching a few redear. Water temps continue to rise. Black-and-blue Chatterbaits have been working well, also. Mid April, when the weather is gentle and the fish bite, is the best time to discover Arkansas. Catfish Theyve been catching some really nice flatheads on limblines, they say. We had a 3 day trip on the lake. Black bass are also in prespawn like the crappie, they say. I must say that I enjoyed it. On this site youll find information about the lake, fishing tips, hikes, and much more. And some are even Carolina rigging some of the points, too. Here again we have had spillway releases to augment generation. Little Maumelle River The walleye spawn is nearing an end, but many fish will remain the tailrace to rest and feed-up from the rigors of reproduction. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Blakely Dam was 576.13 feet msl (full pool: 578.00 feet msl). Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. There is no muddy water or debris. (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said that Thursday the lake was 11 feet high. (updated 3-30-2023) Capt. 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. Webbank fishing in hot springs arkansas. the fishing this past week has been off and on. At the same time, the fish are not scattered and are easy to reach. White River/Clarendon Area At times the river has had too much rain and turned muddy. White River Bass were caught in 1-5 feet of water but closer to the deeper water. 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. Plan on continued heavy generation from the dam for a while. 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. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 10,648 cfs. Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) that the water is running over the spillway after all the rainfall of late. To plan a striper-fishing trip on Lake Ouachita, call Hugh Albright at (501) 767-2171. Lake Level 571.80, Monday - Thursday Carter Cove Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025), former Andrews, says anglers are catching catfish down below the dam on liver or shad. Swimming, skiing, scuba diving, boating, kayaking, and fishing are enjoyed here. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool) If youve got all of those things, come on out, David said. wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. Female bass continue to be observed cruising in 2-4 feet of water near bedding areas, obviously on a mission. 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. 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. Most have been caught with the same technique as the walleye. A couple of anglers were fishing with minnows as well. (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. Check it out. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 10,648 cfs. The White River at Newport is 23.83 feet and has been the same for three days. Black/chartreuse, chartreuse, Cajun Cricket, Electric Chicken, have also been working often. Mike provided these latest specifics on the fishing: I had a repeat client that was a solid angler with lots of experience. Bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass, and largemouth bass can be caught in open waters or quiet coves. 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. Trout have been very responsive to Pautzke Fire Worms and Fire Baits, fished with light terminal tackle. 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). 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. Dont know if theyre bedding up or theyve found them bunched up out deep, but theyre catching some nice bream. White River The water temperature is ranging 64-65 degrees this week, up to 68, "which is perfect," Ray said. This is a great time to fish the campgrounds before school lets out for the summer. The next couple of days are going to make things change. Yum Christie Critters in black/blue and lizards in blackberry or cherry seed were picking up some cruising shallow bass. The following techniques will give anglers a chance at catching numbers of rainbow trout that have received little fishing pressure this season: Here again we have had spillway releases to augment generation. The tailwater was at 279.15 feet as of noon Thursday. It was a beautiful day. Try a cricket or worm near brush in the 20-25 depth range for a quality bite. Its good fishing now in the northwest, they tell us. (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. He has been using 1/16-ounce jigs. Here again we have had spillway releases to augment generation. Anglers are catching crappie 8-10 feet using minnows. Lake walleye are more active now in 25-30 feet; crankbaits, crawlers and soft plastics fished different ways are working. And if youre catfishing use nightcrawlers. Darker water warms more quickly. Fishing the mouths of coves and the backs of creeks in 12-20 feet of water works well most of the year. The protected pockets are reaching 70 degrees. Theyve been catching some really nice flatheads on limblines, they say. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns like zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead). The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 2.1 feet to rest at 14.2 feet above power pool of 659 feet msl. WebArkansass largest lake, Lake Ouachita offers 40,000 acres of clear, clean water surrounded by the scenic Ouachita National Forest. On the lower end, they've been catching mostly smallmouth by throwing Carolina rigs and also a crankbait. Flathead catfish have started biting on live shiners both on rod-and-reel and on short throw lines partway back in creeks. 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. We can expect higher flows on the White and Norfork for some time to come., Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are fishing better. (updated 4-13-2023) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team had no report this week. Spinnerbaits and bass minnows are what are working for the bass. Gonna be cool! Possession Limit is the total limit of a certain fish species that is in your possession at any time, whether on your person or stored in another location. said he has been fishing DeGray, Hamilton and Ouachita lakes in the Hot Springs area frequently and, the water temp is perfect for the beginning of the. All the sought-for species are moving in shallow and biting very well. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 672.33 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 695.00 feet msl). WebA state-record fish must be legally caught in Arkansas where a sport-fishing license is required (no hatcheries or pay-to-fish lakes). "It is spot on now," they conclude. Seeing as I'd never fished this lake Anglers are catching the crappie in about 2 feet of water on minnows and jigs. said that during the past week they had no rain, warmer temperatures and moderate winds. 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). said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 473.55 feet msl and falling with lots of generation. WebCrappie have always been a big draw to lake Ouachita. The water level has dropped to normal level for the first time in a few weeks. And high water is always a good time to chase browns. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. 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. No reports of Alligators in Lake Ouachita have ever been received.Arkansas's largest lake, Lake Ouachita offers 40,000 acres of clear, clean water surrounded by the scenic Ouachita National Forest. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 437.47 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). With warmer temperatures, the smallmouths should be active soon. 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. Beaver Lake is very high, at 1,129 feet, which is way up and is creating a hazard for people wanting to bank fish. Graph time pays off. Beaver Lake remained steady at 9 feet above power pool or 0.6 foot below the top of flood pool. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions and this scenario has continued since mid-January. The bigger bass are probably holding deeper in those secondary points or in the great new coontail sitting in 9-15 feet of water. and click on Scuba Steve's blog for a daily report. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam the flow was 16,958 cfs. White bass are good. The water level has dropped to normal level for the first time in a few weeks. 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. Whites are munching in the very backs of the big creeks. Lake Nimrod always check generation schedule and be aware of unexpected water release. Green pumpkin with a little chartreuse, and with a Falcon Lake Rage Bug trailer. The lake is its normal stained and the level may be a little high, but the anglers are still catching the fish shallow. Floodgates have been opened and closed in an effort to bring Lake Ouachita down out of flood pool. Ive heard of a couple of good days for catfish, but thats when its not rainy, not windy and above 72 degrees. Lake level is full. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits and swimbaits are all working. (updated 4-6-2023) McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) reports from the David Terry Lock and Dam area that catfish are being caught on skipjack and shad, catching them on the bottom. All rights reserved. Water Clarity Stained More and more bream are moving up now; crawlers, crickets and small minnows working from the shoreline out to 25 feet. 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