Bass anglers are either Texas-rigging or flipping a creature bait up shallow, like a 3.5-inch tube (a Gitzit is recommended). As of noon Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 16.2 feet high at 359.05 feet msl (normal pool: 343.71 feet msl; top flood elevation is 373.0 feet msl). 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. At Brewer it is up to the top of the boat dock, but you can still park in the parking lot. It is still high, 11.51 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. Color is not an issue. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) This is a great time to fish the campgrounds before school lets out for the summer. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 542.97 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). Streamer action for the browns and deep slow presentations for the smallies work great when they are on the bite. Crappie overall have been good on minnows as well as jigs in all colors. White River/Clarendon Area The lower end is stained to clear. (501-834-5733) reports the river is "really at a good spot where it's fishing really well. Mark adds, Be safe wading. 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. Weve been catching ample numbers of crappie and bass on staging brush piles with jigs and minnows fished 6-12 feet deep.. The bass spawn has started. 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. Bass were caught in 1-5 feet of water but closer to the deeper water. (updated 4-13-2023) Steven Scuba Steve Street at Blackburns Resort said the lake level is 562.94 feet msl and has dropped 5 inches in the last 24 hours with one generator running continuously and spillway gates open to an additional over two more generators. For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit www.entergy.com/hydro. Temperature was 52 degrees at the start, warming to 62 by the end of the day. In the BLF tournament held here on Saturday, tourney anglers had several five-bass limits of bass beginning to come up the shallower water, but most werent made up of really big fish. Last week, anglers caught some really nice catfish and that catfishing is really good right now. (updated 4-13-2023) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) reported water temperature is in the mid- to high 50s. With over 30,000. 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. Mike says they have been observing a few big fish cruising through shallow grass, reeds and vegetation in bedding areas. Crappie are on the cusp of taking off, they report. 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. Be safe and courteous.. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 542.97 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool) Guide Details. The bigger bass are probably holding deeper in those secondary points or in the great new coontail sitting in 9-15 feet of water. Reports this week of the whites being found on the road beds and near rocky points not far from the channel. This report addresses one request from the MidArkansas Water Alliance (MAWA) (sponsor) for reallocation of storage out of Greers Ferry Lake. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team had no report this week. The white bass come up, but retreat just as fast. First place was almost 19 pounds, second place was 13 pounds and a large number of anglers were in the 6- to 8-pound range among the five keeper bass. Watch for random floaters and broken timber during any navigation on Little River and Millwood Lake. Always follow all park and lake regulations when visiting the Carpenter Dam use area and be aware of lake conditions before planning a day on the water. Still seeing some suspended schools of crappie over creeks and some brush piles. April marks the final stocking month for rainbow trout until November, with 4,320 trout scheduled to be released. The faster water is stirring up more food and it seems like the bigger fish are taking advantage. John also said, Last winter I had gotten accustomed to fishing low water. It is still high, 11.51 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. Please keep eyes open and be careful. On sunny days with clear water, look at the old shoreline points, keep boat in 25-30 feet, and try a green pumpkin three-sixteenth-ounce shaky head or Ned, fished slow then go a little slower. 10.0 Moss Dam Shoal . (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. (501-470-1846) said the fishing "is on, man!" for day-to-day updates between reports. The oxbows continue providing best water clarity, albeit somewhat heavy stain to muddy conditions in many locations. Water temperature is running mid-60s for the most part. No reports on bream or catfish. (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. Crappie are biting better on plain ol minnows now. $125,000 Last Sold Price. Early on we caught a few trout. The walleye bite has been up and down as well, but it is still there. The stage at Pine Bluff is falling at 30.72 (flood stage is 42 feet). When you observe trout taking insects from the top of the water, switch to elk hair caddis size 16. 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. It was glorious. Crappie are on the cusp of taking off, they report. The Army Corps of Engineers was running around 6,000 cfs, which is about two full generators. Bream and catfish will still be in deeper brush. 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. High river current flow rate conditions in Little River make river fishing somewhat difficult to maintain. Top Power Pool Jan 01 to Apr 30 462.04 Apr 30 to May 01 462.04 to 463.04 May 01 to Jun 01 463.04 to 462.54 Jun 01 to Sep 30 462.54 Sep 30 to Oct 01 462.54 to 462.04 Oct 01 to Dec 31 462.04 Bottom Power . Lake Poinsett Cooks Lake 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). We invite you to come join us.. Spinnerbaits and bass minnows are what are working for the bass. Fishing in Arkansas, Jim Harris The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. The Army Corps of Engineers will more than likely dial the generation schedule back to let the creeks and rivers drain, then turn it back to what theyre currently running to let the lake get to power pool. We're currently seeing releases of 24,000+ cfs which is the equivalent of a full 7 units split between the power units and releases from the spillways. 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. Norfork Lake Map. The water clarity is dingy, and the water temperature was 66 degrees before the latest rain and cooler air in the past day. Try using a Texas rig on brush, or use jigs. (updated 4-13-2023) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said lake level is 673 feet msl, or 14 foot above normal pool level. Weekly storms have forced Entergy to schedule heavy generation below all area dams to keep lakes stabilized. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. 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. But in places that dont have stumps and they have brush, the crappie could be as deep as 10 feet, but were seeing a lot of them suspended in the trees at 5 feet. Most black bass are really wanting to feed, a few spawning, and a lot are on the move getting ready to eat and spawn. Things are getting better quickly. Flats next to deep creeks and secondary points with any fresh grass growth, new lily pad blooms and vegetation will coax a bite on a Chatterbait or square bill on warm, sunny days mainly in the afternoon. Download the Fish Brain app and follow AGFC at: For the most up-to-date lake level, visit the. * White bass continue to bite well. Water temperature is ranging 56 degrees to 60-degrees-plus. 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. Rainbows are snapping at sunrise and orange PowerBait; combined with shrimp or crawdad tails you're almost sure to reel in some great-sized fish. 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. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 10,648 cfs. Were still catching fish, the crappie are still jumping in the boat. Crappie overall have been good on minnows as well as jigs in all colors. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 10,518 cfs. Creeks are beginning to clear, with temperature around 57 degrees in the morning this week. (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. 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. Try brush and structure 8-15 feet deep. . 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. Best success came on curly tail grubs. 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. (updated 4-13-2023) Lowell Myers of Sore Lipem All Guide Service (501-250-0730) urges anglers to always check generation schedule and be aware of unexpected water release. Most of the white bass and hybrid fishing will be up the rivers, and the usual spawning areas will likely be too deep and have too much current to fish them right now. Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk. There are no dams on these streams. 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. (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. Be safe during nasty weather and keep on high ground. Spotted bass (Kentucky bass) are also good. Most species are scattered from 1-60 feet. ---ALLATOONA DAM AND LAKEBUFORD DAM/LAKE SIDNEY LANIERCARTERS DAM AND LAKEJIM WOODRUFF DAM/LAKE SEMINOLEJONES BLUFF. 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. Trolling shallow-running crankbaits against the current is an excellent method of covering water and locating feeding fish. Water temps continue to rise. Whites are munching in the very backs of the big creeks. I had a repeat client that was a solid angler with lots of experience. 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. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. 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). The water level fluctuations have had a big effect on day to day tracking the spawn. They also sell baby bream that are working, and one catfish angler favors golden shad. There is definitely limited accessibility to ramps, and parking can be an issue so call ahead. 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 404.70 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). The faster water is stirring up more food and it seems like the bigger fish are taking advantage. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam the flow was 16,958 cfs. The water temperature is in the mid- to high 60s. 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. They are not necessarily getting many bites with the topwater, but the ones they are getting are really good. The lake is no longer being drawn down. Largemouth bass fishing has been really good, with one angler landing a 4.5-pound fish (21 inches in length) on a spinnerbait. Were personally fond of black/chartreuse, white/chartreuse and electric chicken (pink/chartreuse) tube jigs. Beaver Lake remained steady at 9 feet above power pool or 0.6 foot below the top of flood pool. This means high water for months to come. said that during the past week they had no rain, warmer temperatures and moderate winds. Beaver Lake is very high, at 1,129 feet, which is way up and is creating a hazard for people wanting to bank fish. (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. The upper end of the lake is still stained with muddy water. There have been no reports on bream, but Ray anticipates that will turn around shortly. We have seen some small hatches in late afternoon. The tailwater was at 279.15 feet as of noon Thursday. Bream, they report, appear to be bedding up really well. They are just hunting around for something to eat. Outside of the high water, the water conditions are good. 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). Also try white and chartreuse. Fish it like two separate lakes. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. Anglers have been catching a lot on Chatterbait covering the water, or a Senko or floating worm up shallow. Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) that the water is running over the spillway after all the rainfall of late. From bluff side hikes, kayaking on epic streams, shopping in eclectic stores or reeling in a record catch, this is the place to start planning your adventure. 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. (updated 3-30-2023) Fish n Stuff in Sherwood said the lake is high but there are a lot of fish moving up to spawn. Call me if you have any questions. Look in buckbrush pea gravel areas to locate fish. Elevation was 337.78 feet msl and the tailwater was at 286.93 feet msl. 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. This means high water for months to come. 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 . 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). Also, anglers are catching a few redear. Crappie are biting and typical with the water change because of the weather, so move around from shallow to deep water. Crappie are scattered eating, spawning and moving. By midday Thursday the flow was 27,817 cfs and has ranged about that same level for several days; tailwater elevation was 461.02 feet. The surface water temperature was 68 degrees when I came in at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. Water temperature continues its rise, reaching a range of60-65 degrees. A deep-water nymph rig has been producing while fishing out of the boat. Catfish are also biting on well on liver of all kinds, dough bait, minnows and night crawlers. U.S. Geological Survey's Lake Conway water level site. The bream are active on crickets and redworms. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. To help support our river, all of us at Spring River Flies and Guides practice catch and release. Bull Shoals Lake (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out-of-state) said, are still very good. We are seeing males guard beds this week, and a few male and female bass have been caught with their tails bloody from fanning beds. Youll have to wake them up with something that stinks. 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. Im looking for pockets with wind and shad. For. On the lower end, they've been catching mostly smallmouth by throwing Carolina rigs and also a crankbait.
