John’s favorite fly is a Clouser minnow. Surface temperature on Wednesday midafternoon was 67 degrees. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email jim.harris@agfc.ar.gov with information on possible sources for reports about that lake or river. Post-spawn is a time the fish will feed heavily. “We have not been on the lake this week due to hazardous conditions along Little River with high volume current at over 27,000 cfs at the Millwood Dam. The largemouth bass bite is good. On the one I fished I had a pheasant tail nymph below a fluorescent pink worm. Some. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. Try using jigs and minnows. All of the lakes in the White River system are below or near power pool. Use redworms or crickets. Woolly Buggers in green or black are a time-honored fly that will produce results casted with a strike indicator. The upper end of the lake is dirty, while the lower end is clear. AGFC Weekly Fishing Report. The lake is on the rise after having been drawn down for several weeks during the waterfowl season. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool). The crappie spawn is also complete with very low catch rates recorded for the year. Smallmouth Bass With the arrival of spring, area anglers and outdoors enthusiasts are excited about all … The clarity is clear. The spring bite is here, so it is time to get out on the water. said Greers Ferry Lake got a 6.07 foot rise so far from the rain, with more to come. “Remember to be considerate and follow AGFC length and bag limits. Fish the conditions. With the water being low from Spider Creek up to the dam, if you are fishing from the shore you need to search out the deeper holes. Luckily they didn’t. Beaver is warming and so close in places to that magic 50-degree mark. (501-470-1846) said Wednesday morning that the lake is still slightly muddy after the weather that hit recently, which kept the lake still frozen in some spots last week. Also, plan your canoe and kayak trips so that you are taking out ahead of the new water. Very good numbers of rainbow trout are present and feeding heavily on injured threadfin shad drawn through the dam from Lake Hamilton. I hope not, as we have been dealing with this for the last three years. Fathead minnows, golden shiners, threadfin shad and bluegill have been added to the lake to build up a huge food supply for bass, catfish and other sportfish that will be added next year to give the lake a jump start after its recent renovation. Lake Nimrod The trout was hooked on the pheasant tail. A white spinnerbait slowly rolled along the bottom in shallower water depths of 12 feet or less has been doing well also. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 175,745 cfs. “The lake is a muddy chocolate milk mess with logs, and they’re just begging to replace your lower unit. The clarity is clear and the water level is normal. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email jim.harris@agfc.ar.gov with information on possible sources for reports about that lake or river. Check out springriverfliesandguides.com for daily updates on river conditions. Surface temperature ranges 61-70 degrees. The lake is 0.04 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. Fishing for Shellcracker is fun for the whole family and is a great way to introduce our kids to the love of fishing. Join B.A.S.S. Catfish have also been good everywhere but especially in deep creek channels and drop-offs next to current. The Spring River will clear up quickly, just need the rains to stop. Cane Creek Lake Lake … Lake Ouachita Explore the Lake All Day! White River/Clarendon Area The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and Blue Mountain Lake Jamie Hartman, the Bassmaster Elite Series rookie from New York, fished his third Top 12 of the season at Lake Dardanelle. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email. Largemouth bass are active in shallow water on main lake points. GOT FISH? Water temperature is about three weeks behind where it normally is, ranging 64-72 degrees. Jamie Hartman. The Shellcracker are starting to bed on Lake Seminole! Bank anglers have a chance at catching limits of fish by using PowerBaits and redworms fished just off the bottom with a marshmallow floater. Lake Dardanelle (updated 5-6-2021) Charles Morrison at Classic Catch Guide Service (479-647-9945) had no report. Also send me or Jim Harris a photo of your catch and Jim just might post it here with the other photos.”. where I share some fishing content. Jighead/Texas-rigged Brush Hogs and floating worms are working and the topwater bite is good. No report on catfish, but the blue’s good bite is fast approaching shallow. There was an exhibit with bees. Bear Creek Lake/Storm Creek Lake https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/millwood-state-park. The Norfork National Fish Hatchery is open but the restrooms remain closed. Good luck out there and be safe and be nice. Lori parks and walks to the ramp and then calls me on her cell phone. •. “If the rainbow bite has been tricky, the brown bite has been phenomenal! OCEANSIDE, Calif. (April 9, 2021) – With an abundance of bass, 315 miles of shoreline, and a reputation for producing lunkers under tournament pressure, Lake Dardanelle is widely considered Arkansas’ premiere fishing venue. . To finish sixth he used a Carolina rig and a jig later in the day. This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s fishing report for May 6, 2021. (update 5-6-2021) David Hall at Dad’s Bait Shop (501-977-0303) said the lake clarity is a little cloudy at midweek and the water level is normal. White bass also are slow. Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said they are gearing up for March fishing at the visitor center. Try around the brushpiles, stumps or rocky points. This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s fishing report for March 4, 2021. (updated 3-4-2021) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service (501-230-0730) reminds anglers to 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. Hatchet Jack’s Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (758-4958) said warm weather has turned things around. The panfish bite has been on the slow side. White bass have migrated into the tailrace and are being caught on small jigs and minnows fished under a bobber. Lake Greeson Be sure and thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. One fish weighed 10 pounds, 4 ounces and the other was a whopping 11 pounds, 5 ounces. (updated 3-4-2021) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 461.08 feet msl and is on a slow rise with melting snow and ice. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. A few places we noted had the appearance of early bed making activities in numerous locations between South Hickory creek and Millwood State Park; however, we are guessing these were made prior to the ice and snow from the week prior. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation was 388.31 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl). he has been fishing both Ouachita and DeGray Lake, and he’s find a similar pattern: The. No reports. from dam to dam. Lake Eufaula Fishing Report April 11, 2021. Be sure and thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Walleye Lake Poinsett is in the process of refilling. It is very important to note for anglers to keep a close eye on rods left unattended as these fish can easily jerk equipment into the lake. Trout have also recently been stocked. The reported lake elevation at Table Rock Lake was 919.50 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 915.00 feet msl). On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 166,165 cfs. Visibility is about a foot or less all over the lake. Egg patterns have also been productive. Crappie are still in the deeper areas and anglers are catching them with minnows and jigs. The lake level at Bull Shoals rose 4.5 feet to land at 9.6 feet above seasonal power pool of 660.6 feet msl. Use jerkbait like a Megabass early on bluff end points with shad or close to them. Water clarity is clear. Red wriggler worms also work as the fluctuations bring in the rise. “The best three or four hours are during the heat of the day, best on bright, sunny, clear days when water temps will rise a few degrees after lunch. Bass fishing has been really good lately, even with all the up and down weather and rain. Curtis Willingham of River Rat Bait (870-231-3831) said water clarity remains muddy and the level is high, but he was able to get out on the lake for some good bream fishing. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Greers Ferry Lake is at 468.11 feet msl above the normal 462.04 feet. Stocking of forage fish has begun, with hopes that the forage fish will reproduce in good numbers over the next several months. ****Buy an Arkansas Fishing License by clicking here. SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS My first thought was how I had missed the lower water on the previous day. Best colors in Trick Worms have been the black/blue, Blue Ice and Watermelon Candy. Catfish A worm and bobber work great! When we fish together, I generally carry two boat nets so we can land our own trout. The clarity is clear. 5 pm- Facebook Live awards with Top 10% @ Lake Dardanelle State Park Fishing stage facility. The stage at Augusta is still high at 28.05 feet, a jump 8 feet from last week at this time, and 2 feet above flood stage of 26.0 feet. This last rain really caused it to start taking form. The water is still cold and hazardous conditions will remain for a while. * Crappie: Have been slow. Crappie are good around the banks on minnows or jigs. Beaver Tailwater As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 672.73 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl). Beaver Lake is clear and the surface water temperature is in the mid-40s. Good crowd over the weekend. Black bass are still good on spinnerbaits and topwater lures. There were no fishing reports in the past week for any species. Jigs are working best. (updated 5-6-2021) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870-453-2424) said rainbows are picking up, but at the same the brown trout are slowing down. Try using crankbaits, spinnerbaits, Chatterbaits and swimbaits. On spin-fishing, a gold Rooster Tail has been wearing them out. It’s probably around 16 feet from being completely full. There were no fishing reports in the past week for any species. She gently released that one and we were soon into a double. Upstream, Table Rock fell 0.8 foot to rest at 1.2 feet below seasonal power pool and 17.2 feet above the top of flood pool. Please be cautious of debris coming down the main channels. We had four doubles that day and a triple. RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. If you're looking for a great day of bass fishing, give Lake Erling a try! In other words, there were near perfect conditions. The shad are schooling back up so look for shad balls in the creeks. The White had abundant wadable water. Lake Hamilton (updated 5-6-2021) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said the lake’s clarity is the normal Lake Conway stain. Cook’s Lake is a 2.5-mile long oxbow off of the White River, nestled in the heart of the Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge near Casscoe in Arkansas County. (updated 4-22 2020) Capt. (updated 3-4-2021) Fish ’N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood says the lake is at a normal level and is clear. Whole trees will be coming down like icebergs! With that high water, there was no bream activity noted. The lake level at Bull Shoals rose 4.5 feet to land at 9.6 feet above seasonal power pool of 660.6 feet msl. Bass are finished spawning for the most part. These fish are in about 10-15 feet of water, hanging around structure and chunk rock. Much larger trout are scheduled to be released this month below area dams as the springtime approaches. Wear those life jackets at all times and live to fish another day! They are still scattered and suspended in the deeper channels, so a slow trolling technique works best. (updated 4-29-2021) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team said water temperature is in the mid- to upper 60s. This page covers all things fishing, catches, tactics, ect... post your latest catches Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Read More This Fishing Report was submitted on 3/3/2021 1:28:19 PM by Seamus and last updated on 3/4/2021 5:11:08 AM. Black bass are being found in shallow areas in fair numbers. But with another 19 pounds, 7 ounces on Day 3, Logan earned his second MLF win with a 64-12 total. The largemouth bass bite is slow. Before launching, please check in at the Conservation Education Center, and report back before leaving. (updated 5-6-2021) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service (501-230-0730) reminds anglers to 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. (updated 5-6-2021) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock reports that water temperature is in the mid-60s and the level is high by 13 feet. Brazalo Spinnerbaits in white/chartreuse, Millwood Mayhem Bream and Spot Remover caught a few more decent bass this week, and Chatterbaits picked up a few 2-3 pound largemouths this week. Early in the week, we met with very, very low water and found the perfect occasion to wade into the stream for the first time in a long while. Fisherman were met with calm and sunny conditions for most of the weekend, but many found walleyes that were willing to cooperate. The fishing is better in the morning.” Lots of fish were caught despite the beautiful weather being sunny and calm! The, said water levels Thursday morning are at 514 cfs (350 is average). JOIN TODAY! Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. No thanks. Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. Catfish are good and being caught on limblines and trotlines with live or cut bait. There is increased pressure with warmer weather. April 7, 2016. jshirl24. No reports on bream or catfish. Eddie Whitehead. Remember that the White River and Norfork tailwater and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. (updated 3-4-2021) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) says clarity is stained while the water level and current are normal. Anglers need to concentrate their efforts below the bridge in the main channel. Note: msl = mean sea level; cfs = cubic feet per second. At this time the generation on the Little Red could increase. Check the most recent lake labels at the guide service’s website linked above, or the Army Corps of Engineers website, for updated gate release changes and inflow rates. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 55,691 cfs. Visit www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com for a daily update on fishing conditions. The post Lake Hartwell Fishing Report- April 7, 2021 By Rick Owen appeared first on Captain Mack's. Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. 5/12/2021 Floras Lake will be a good bet for trout anglers this week There have been reports of them being found still mixed in with the crappie and are in transition. Target brushpiles with minnows or jigs. As for black bass, there was enough bite for a team to win a tournament there last weekend with a stringer totaling 23 pounds. Anglers can catch these fish by trolling shallow-running crankbaits against the current. The banks are good as you can get to them, and the shad spawn is trying to happen as well. Walleye, same deal about two weeks and should be wide open. This one weighed in at about 5 pounds. Russellville lies on Lake Dardanelle, and the lake provides many recreational opportunities. These fish will be spawning in Lake Catherine until mid-April. Logs, debris, grass mats and trees with wide fields of debris are present and rolling down Little River, extremely hazardous. (updated 5-6-2021) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort had no report. I’m a newer fly fisherman, but let me tell you, I’m hooked! New owner Phil Thomas at Lakeview Landing (501-354-5309) said the lake has turned murky since his last report, and on Wednesday afternoon the level had jumped up as well to high. River arms are close at 46-49 degrees. The hot flies were olive Woolly Buggers (sizes 8, 10), Y2Ks (sizes 14, 12), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead sizes 16, 18), pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18), root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16). Live minnows or nightcrawlers fished just off the bottom is a favorite technique used for catching these fish. (update 3-4-2021) David Hall at Dad’s Bait Shop (501-977-0303) said the lake is clear and at a normal level. If you're looking for a great day of bass fishing, give Lake Erling a try! As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation was 541.06 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips Guide Service (501-844-5418) said, the fish is the same basic thing as last week. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. Numerous white bass have been caught over the past 3-4 weeks along the river, in the 3-plus-pound class, on Rat-L-Traps, Little Georges, Chuck'n Spins, Rooster Tails, spoons and Bomber Crankbaits. Beaver Lake The gate at the dam at Lake Poinsett was closed on Dec. 1, following the completion of a renovation, allowing the lake to begin refilling with rainwater. Feb. 13—Ouachita, Mountain Harbor Marina ; March 6—Hamilton, Hulsey Hatchery Access ; April 24—Greers Ferry, Devil’s Fork ; May 16—Dardanelle, Lake Dardanelle State Park; Sept. 18-19—Hamilton, Hulsey Hatchery Access ; Trader Bill’s Team Trail . Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 175,745 cfs. Lake Columbia Black Bass Good luck, and go Greeson!”. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 159,810 cfs. There has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole. “Look for warmer water and the fish are on the move. Lake Poinsett is filling up right now, though still no fish in it. Limblines, trotlines and yo-yos have been working for some nice Blues and Channel Cats over the past week with the increase of discharge at Millwood Dam. No report on black bass. Crappie are picking up a LOT better, use plastics or jigs, and minnows. Catfish are picking up on trotlines and jugs using perch and big shinners. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation was 388.31 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl). (updated 3-4-2021) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said, “Well it’s that time of the year. She says that the best fishing days, based on moon cycles, should be March 10-16. The other rod had a ruby midge below an egg. Extreme caution must be used when on the water. Experiment with silver or silver-and-blue-colored baits, either stick baits or spoons under overcast skies, mid-depth or lower, and you'll undoubtedly attract some attention. Catfish appeared to be biting well, also, he said. Catfishing is good on yo-yos and minnows. There are only 2-3 markers from Yarborough point to Big Bayou Boat Run in Little River. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 48,708 cfs. John’s favorite fly is a Clouser minnow. Little Red River (updated 5-6-2021) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said that as of Wednesday Millwood Lake and Little River are a trainwreck from all the recent flash flooding and thunderstorms in southwestern Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. Seth Boone, the superintendent at the Lake Poinsett State Park visitor center (870-578-2064), says. Predator stocking is planned for next year. Crappie are everywhere, on the bank out to 30 feet. In the oxbows, it is 5-10 inches depending on location. Catfish were catchable, it was just a matter of finding them. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation was 396.48 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl). Check this schedule before planning your trip to the river and use care during this higher water and increased flow. The Norfork tailwater had wadable water. Anglers have had more success with sculpins than earlier this month and saw several healthy, (870-453-2424) reported Wednesday that fishing is fair. “Other than that, we were hunkered down in our house in Cotter hoping that the pipes did not freeze. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt. Stripers are fair to good. Read More This Fishing Report was submitted on 4/14/2021 6:21:01 PM by Seamus and last updated on 4/16/2021 1:01:04 The weekly generation schedule is posted on the Entergy website each Wednesday evening and anyone planning on using the Carpenter Dam tailrace is advised to check out the report. Bass are good on a black/blue creature bait, Texas-rigged, and fished around grass or wood, or fishing there with a black buzzbait. This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s weekly fishing report for June 24, 2020. A lot of black bass are spawning. (updated 5-6-2021) Shane Goodner, owner of Catch’em All Guide Service, reports that water temperature below Carpenter Dam is 56 degrees with clear conditions in the tailrace. (updated 2-25-2021) Tyler Ball, park ranger at Mississippi River State Park (870-295-4040), had no report; no anglers were out during last week’s snow and ice and low temperatures. Crappie are biting well in 10-15 feet depth, with anglers using minnows, jigs and crankbaits. | As always, feel free to reach out at c.abernathy32@gmail.com for more info. Thousands of rainbow trout have been stocked into the tailrace this year, but have remained difficult to catch since late February. (updated 3-4-2021) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501-690-9166) said, “The river is clearing after the last rain with two generators running about 12-13 hours per day starting at 6 a.m. Catfish are good below the dams and hydroelectric plant beside Murray Lock and Dam; use skipjack. About Fishing Reports for Bayou D'Arbonne Lake near Farmerville. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email jim.harris@agfc.ar.gov with information on possible sources for reports about that lake or river. Spoons and small hard plastics are also producing some nice fish as well. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. The white bass began scattering in large schools downriver following the spawn over the past week or so. Lake Dardanelle Fishing. White Oak Lake “The water up in the river around Point Cedar/Cox Creek was a blueish-green color I have never seen before,” he said. They’re biting bass minnows best. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at Blakely Dam was 577.24 feet msl (full pool: 578.00 feet msl). Southern Division event on Lake Seminole. The lake level at Bull Shoals rose 1.6 feet to rest at seasonal power pool of 659 feet msl. Surface water temperature is ranging 44-48 degrees. Category: Reports April 11, 2021. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) Arkansas River (Cadron Pool) High Flow and Low Weights Might Be the Story at Lake Dardanelle. It was the big fish of the day. “The shad kill was the biggest I have seen on Bull Shoals,” Del said. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation was 351.48 feet msl (normal pool: 342.0 feet msl). The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge had dropped slightly from last week to 25.81 feet, slightly below flood stage of 26.00 feet. All the rainbow trout stocking has been completed until late November. 5/12/21 Emigrant Lake has been fishing well for bass and crappie. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 554.19 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl). Catfish are good on live bait, bream and trotline minnows. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at Blakely Dam was 578.53 feet msl (full pool: 578.00 feet msl). Due to the large amounts of rainfall over the last week the water clarity is very muddy in most areas not on the main channels, and stained in the main channels. Catfishing is on the rise as we are only a few weeks away from the pre-spawn and peak catfishing time. The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12), and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10), mop flies and egg patterns. The bite is good on minnows and jigs. Bass are excellent on topwater (the lower end on poppers, Spooks, or wake baits; the upper end on buzzbait), as well as Texas-rigged green pumpkin or watermelon-color worms around bushes. Then again, it might. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email jim.harris@agfc.ar.gov with information on possible sources for reports about that lake or river. It is always best to check the schedule before your next trip. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips Guide Service (501-844-5418) said, “I’ve been scouting around the Shangri La resort area for crappie. Target south facing creeks and pockets with a little warmer water. Catfish numbers have been good, with stink bait and nightcrawlers working best. (updated 5-6-2020) Lake Sequoyah Boat Dock (479-444-3475) said Wednesday afternoon that the water is stained. Some local areas received nearly 4 inches of rain, raising Bull Shoals Lake elevation to 672.25 feet msl, up from around 660 msl a week ago. All Corps of Engineers lake and river readings were taken at 10 a.m. the day of publication (May 6). , for updated gate release changes and inflow rates with rising and falling lake levels. 2-24-2021. Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk. Rainbow Trout

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