With colder temperatures, the, As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,121.60 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). No one was out late this week with the bad weather. And if the bite is off, a big Y2K can be the ticket. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. This should improve with warm days and dirty water. The crawdads are becoming active. Bass have been caught this week on Chatterbait (black/blue, a Z Man Jackhammer is a good one to throw now with more vibration to it than others), or flipping a black/blue jig as well as a square-bill crankbait. The lake sits in northern Arkansas and is shared with neighbouring Missouri, although most of the 18,200 hectare lake sits within Arkansas. Black bass can be caught with shallow-medium diving crankbaits, lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs along rocks and docks. (updated 2-23-2023) Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) had no new reports. Fishing on the Little Red from a boat in high water has been good as far as the streamer bite goes. Alligators have between 74 and 80 teeth which change as they get older. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There have been some reports of them being found near drop-offs around 16-20 feet and off rocky banks. The White River at Newport was 22.29 feet, indicating they are letting out quite a bit of water out of both lakes. Largemouth Bass Variant Names: Black Bass, Green Trout, Bigmouth Bass, Lineside Bass . reports have been good. The Army Corps of Engineers reported the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 8,641 cfs (turbine) as of midday Thursday, where it had been for well over 24 hours. The water is going to be so high, you have to know where the holes are to catch these guys. The preferred bait is a yellow-headed hair jig, and some minnows are being used, though not as many as jigs. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. TOP:An angler named Bo (no last name available) from Gentry, Arkansas, landed this very impressive brown trout in the Beaver Lake tailwater this past week while fishing with guide Austin Kennedy. Further upstream, the flow at the Maynard Lock and Dam was 52,474 cfs. with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. The crappie are in a prespawn bite and found around brush and other cover. Walleye The drawdown will remain in effect until March 1, at which time the 7,000-acre lake will be allowed to refill. Bull Shoals Lake; Marion County. Try Rock Crawler reds on the steeper, clearer water; Wiggle Warts on mid; and a Chick Magnet on the flat side in the stain. Amongst these lowlands is the Mississippi Alluvial Region which includes many swamps and wetlands. (Top navigation pool is 338.2 and bottom pool is 336.0.) Alligators have a relatively long lifespan, with some individuals having been known to live up to 50 years in the wild. The hot flies have been sowbugs, various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise) and white mop flies. I havent seen a beaver on Millwood in a couple years. Black bass are biting but its been slow. Millwood is near 260.6 feet msl and remains almost 16 inches above normal pool and falling. White bass are hard to find and I believe the AGFC needs to put a 25-fish limit on them. No baits were mentioned for black bass or catfish, either, but they were caught in fair numbers as well. Enjoy Norfork Lake!! Some of the best information I ever got on fly selection was from a guy I sat next to in a bar in West Yellowstone, Montana. A few chunky 2- and 3-pound male bass were the most aggressive at midday into late afternoon recently, with those fish being found randomly near and close to deeper creek channels. The massive influx of healthy rainbow trout to the lake rejuvenates the tailrace to an earlier scenario of quality fishing. Ray suggests shad-colored jigs or jigs favoring white, silver/white and pink colors. Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) in Plainview hears from guides and anglers that crappie are doing very well now. Bull Shoals Lake elevation has fallen slightly over the last week due to the drier weather but the upcoming rains may put us back where we were. The lake on Wednesday was at 660.35 feet msl, which is very near the seasonal power pool level. Though they may travel some distance over land in search of food or mates, alligators typically remain within a few miles of their home territory throughout their lives. Although the size of crocodiles varies depending on species, alligators compare well against them. GRAVETTE, Ark. I coonhunt out of a boat a lot in the winter, and although I cant speak for the rest of the state, theres no short supply of beavers along the river between Clarksville and Ozark. Water level has stablized from recent rains. I started to target the 30-feet-deep fish and found that they wanted to chase my bait today. Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs afford shutter bugs and nature lovers hours of enjoyment throughout the year. There are no dams on these streams. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,121.60 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). In fact, Irwin says the static alligator population in Arkansas is only between 2000-3000, a fraction of the million alligators that Florida estimates. They are taking reservations on their answering machine for spring. Amenities vary at each different property. Crappie and bass are catch-and-release at Lake Poinsett. . White Bass People have been fishing for cats under the 89 bridge, Pierce Creek and around Dix, Green and Adams lakes. Total hourly outflow at the dam is still high; at midday it was 18,275 cfs, and in the past two days the flo2 has been as high as 19,600 cfs. Lake Conway is currently in its annual winter pool drawdown from normal seasonal level. There could have been a new hatch, or a serious rain or temperature change that triggered another food source since your last trip. said that with Bull Shoals Lake level being at 660 feet msl, the Corps of Engineers has been pushing water through the dam. Were capitalizing on the shad if they come up to feed early or in the evening, or if the stripers and white bass push them up in the column. (updated 2-9-2022) Randy Plyler with Plyler Outdoors Guide Service (870-210-0522) said that there's only been a few folks out here over the course of the last couple weeks on DeGray. (updated 2-23-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said the fishing says the fish have been biting pretty well toward the backs of creeks on the upper end. The fishing pressure on the lake is still light. Stripers are still good. A Bama rig or live bait on main lake points or creek channel mouths on the rivers should be the best ways and areas to find these. The warden in La when I checked in my gator told me they are going to up the tags more and open the red River and a few other places up next year. Find the bait, then make sure you mark a few fish before you start fishing. I went to the San Juan River in New Mexico without a clue of what to fish. The public is urged to use extreme caution when visiting the Carpenter Dam use area during this time. Lake Overcup There has been nothing to report this week. reports that water temperature below the dam is 50 degrees with stained conditions in the tailrace. Bo was fishing with Pautzke Fire Eggs, and hereleased the massive fish after this photo was taken. Mike says they expect to see greater numbers of large white bass schools running upriver near Patterson Shoals and Wilton Landing near Cossatot inflow ditch for their annual spawning runs over the next few weeks as the surface temps continue to climb into the low and mid-50 degree range. I stopped the boat and looked at my graph and there were fish all over the place. Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (501-758-4958) says the water has been very low from their 10-foot drawdown, but a lot of crappie and other fish are going to get active after a big rise in the water. Good luck. It is the choice of the fly that you are going to use to catch fish. I got to land a couple of nice largemouth bass, a big 15-inch crappie, a handful of white bass and 4 hybrid stripers. The moist habitats are perfect for many animals, including alligators. . I saw a couple fish turn and follow my bait. No one was out late this week with the bad weather. 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. The stage at Pine Bluff is at 31.63 and slightly on the rise (flood stage is 42 feet). Also use minnows. He says there was some speculation that the creature was a caiman, which are related to alligators and are legal to own in Arkansas. Bass are slow and anglers are not catching many even up into the backwaters. Redworms and crickets, of course, but also try bucktail jigs, maribou jigs and hair-tied jigs. Crappie are back chewing pretty good since water has cleared back up. The wind came up and it started to rain pretty hard. (updated 2-16-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood reports that the lake right now will have some stain to it especially past the U.S. Highway 270 bridge on the upper part of the lake. Water temperature ranges 45-50 degrees. All the above information will enable anglers to successfully fish in Lake Catherine as soon as Lake Ouachita falls down out of flood pool and the need for heavy generation and open flood gates subsides. Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville says, Lacey Williams at Lakeview Landing on Arkansas Highway 95 (501-252-1437) said that. 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. They are taking reservations on their answering machine for spring. Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing continues to pick up at Lake Charles. Then add in sulfur and Mercer and red River and you probably have enough gators for the whole south. We kill all gators on sight ,, only problem we never seen a gator here in north central Arkansas . Millwood State Park MARINA WILL REOPEN March 1. Terry Via/Shutterstock.com. The lake is at the same level as it was a week ago. Anglers are also throwing a green pumpkin or brown jig around the wood. Try one in green pumpkin or in red. He told me the fly he used. (updated 2-23-2023) 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 can take days for a regular bite pattern to resume after a big drop in temperature, so anglers need to be aware. (update 2-23-2023) David Hall at Dads Bait Shop (501-289-2210), a 24/7 self-serve bait shop at the lake, had no new reports from the lake. said that as of Wednesday, Millwood Lake has begun falling from recent rise over 3 feet and is still muddy from recent storms. (updated 2-23-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said the Little Red is really blown out with the water being released from Greers Ferry Dam over the past week or more. Anglers should try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. But youve got to find out where they are, and dont expect them to be consistent. The fish are about 8-12 feet deep. Millwood Lake The river current has dropped, but the schools of white bass are migrating up and along Little River. Trout (updated 2-16-2023) Mike Winkler of Little River Fly Fishing Trips (501-507-3688) said Greers Ferry Lake is 7.6 feet above power pool. Lake Greeson Tailwater With the recent detection of the plant at nearby Mercer Bayou and the spread of the plant within Erling, AGRED worked with the AGFC to determine a plan that would help combat the aquatic nuisance species. The surface water temperature was 49 degrees and the water was stained in the creeks but a little clearer on the main lake. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team reports that water temperature is in the mid-50s in Lake Langhofer to the low 60s in protected backwaters. Expect to get hung up, but expect a big fat prespawn female to bust that 1-knocker any minute or the very next cast this time of year.. I was in roughly 80 feet of water just outside of a channel swing with fish suspended 20-70 feet down. Be great if all this rain was snow. The weekly generation report is posted every Wednesday evening on the Entergy website under Hydro-Operations. The lake itself was created by Dr. Hugh H. Bennet to study water run-off, silt . They could have built back a forty ft wide dam to flood 10 acres and they never touched it. Very heavy generation has been the norm for several weeks with both generators running huge amounts of water through the system to keep area lakes at winter drawdown levels. Bass anglers picking up topwater lures, Chatterbaits, buzzbaits, worms, shad-type flukes, creature baits and swimbaits. Chinese alligators reach only between 5 and 7 feet long and weigh only 80 to 100 pounds. (updated 2-23-2023) Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville says crappie are biting in spite of the various weather and water changes were seeing lately. Mike provided the latest fishing specifics: It is home to both rugged mountainous regions as well as rich and fertile lowlands. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 660.17 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 695.00 feet msl). Flow below the dam Thursday midday was 3,041 cfs. Factors like diet, exercise, stress levels, and environmental conditions can all impact an alligators lifespan. This bit should continue to ramp up each week as the prespawn bite is starting up. Clarity and visibility can change dramatically on Millwood in just a few hours with high winds, gate discharge, rain or thunderstorms. If I am struggling I will ask another guide how he is doing and what he is using as we pass on stream. Visit his YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. The lake had made its way up to 50 degrees though on Friday morning it was recorded as 39 degrees. When they quit, they quit. For bass, what I gathered from the bass fishermen I spoke with, they are struggling as well with fish not responding to the warmer water. The hatchery has been stocking some really nice chunky fish. So reckon it works. Gators in Arkansas do not eat during the winter months-theyll bask in the sun but they are not warm enough to digest food. Blue Mountain Lake Norfork Tailwater Although saltwater crocodiles have the largest bite force of animals alive today (16,460 newtons), Deinosuchusis estimated to have a bite force of up to 100,000 newtons. Bass are starting to bite on artificials off of the points. The water temps are in the mid-40s and close to 50 degrees in the river arms. As of 1 p.m. there had been 31 straight hours of release in the neighborhood of 3,800 cfs. The Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water to get the lake down, usually running two generators 24/7. Easily the largest and the most fearsome amongst a pretty terrifying bunch was Deinosuchus. The Newport stage is falling at 21.65 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). Anglersare catching them as shallow as 3-5 feet now. He suggests anglers and boaters check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system. Anglers have also been doing really well on the. John says his favorite rig has been a size 14 pheasant tail nymph and a size 18 ruby midge. Theyve also had success with red crankbaits and red Rat-L-Trap. While there were no reports on bream yet, crappie, black bass, catfish and white bass were all reported caught in fair numbers. The spoons, Sonar blades, and Rocket Shads seemed to work better by vertical-jigging in the school, letting the blade/spoon drop into the depth zone BELOW the school, then ripping it up and letting it fall back into the school. Alligators are native to only China, Mexico, and the United States. As we fish, I pay particular attention to which fly caught the trout. John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. Millwood Lake's various Corps of Engineers parks current status, information and reservations may be made by calling (877) 444-6777 or the Millwood Tri-Lakes office at (870) 898-3343. This huge alligator was a mature male which was estimated to be around 35 years old. Some fish will move shallower under the right conditions and hold on swings, points and ledges. DeGray Lake water level is 406.5 feet msl. They are now mainly found in the lower third of the state. * No reports on bream or catfish. and draining of wetlands from 1860 to 1960. However, white bass are really picking up and appear hungry and hunting for something to eat around the shoreline. Water temperature was ranging 51-54 degrees as of Tuesday. We can also verify it is possible there are some alligators in Lake . As of Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 15,682 cfs. Little Red River The overflow of that food source into the river sets off the famous voracious feeding pattern and the easy trout catch, which anglers love. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. This weeks hot spot has been between Spider Creek and Bertrand Access. 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. Lou posts almost daily on his Facebook page with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. said the lake level was 554.51 feet msl and the storm was just starting to enter the area about 11:30 a.m. when he arrived at the resort Wednesday. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. Red Chrome, Toledo Gold or Natural Crawfish three-quarter-ounce Rat-L-Traps were picking up a few prespawn fish from 8-12 feet deep on vertical drops. Visit www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com for a daily update on fishing conditions. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions. Look for water flowing back in creeks and coves and start casting a Wiggle Wart or a Rock Crawler crankbait into shallow water. With the clear water, about any color is good now. One-Knocker Rat-L-Traps in Red Shad, Toledo Gold or Goldfire Craw picked up several chunky, fat male bass on cypress trees and knees in 7-8 feet of depth near flats adjacent to spawning locations, but the retrieve had to be slow and deliberate deflecting off wood, stumps and cypress knees. Follow my fishing Facebook page (Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service) for day-to-day updates on the walleye bite. We are now just three-quarters of a foot above the top of the power pool and 1 feet above where we were on Feb. 7 before the 3-inch-plus rain. Greers Ferry Lake is 6.6 feet above normal conservation pool. Once the lakes reach the conservation pool levels of 659 feet msl for Bull Shoals and 553 feet msl for Norfork, I expect both dams will reduce how much water they release allowing the river to drop to more normal levels. These freshwater habitats are prime areas for alligators that thrive in these areas, and some can reach incredible lengths. Roads can still be seen going into the lake; some are used for boat ramps. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns like zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead). (updated 2-9-2023) Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (501-758-4958) said crappie are still on in the usual places like Gold Creek, but are hit and miss. Mike provided the latest fishing specifics: Mike said, We talked to some friends up Little River in the oxbows over the past few days and they told us they were catching some decent largemouths on a floating Trick Worm like the Senko or Zoom Trick Worm and the Yum Dingers. The preferred bait is a yellow-headed hair jig, and some minnows are being used, though not as many as jigs. Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said, Beaver Lake is sitting close to 1,122 feet msl as of Wednesday. She sticks around to help protect them for up to two years. For real-time information on stream flow in Arkansas from the U.S. Geological Survey, visit: For water-quality statistics (including temperature) in many Arkansas streams and lakes, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/current/?type=quality. Habitat: weeds, points, rocks, then down to the thermocline in the warmer months. Anglers should plan on staying off the water below Carpenter Dam until area lakes are brought back to winter drawdown levels and conditions return to normal. As of Thursday morning, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 468.68 feet msl with slight falling (0.36 inch) over the past 24 hours (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl, top flood elevation 487.0 msl). The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and Lake Bennett, Woody Hollow State Park, AR. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. Saugeye, Jim Harris Caught in Millwood Lake Dam in 2012, the alligator weighed a whopping 1,380 pounds! With color to the water, anglers have been flipping a brown or a black/blue jig in and around cover and fishing it slow to pull in bass. Most trout are being caught on Pautzke Fire Bait fished with light terminal tackle, with most being caught in slack water and eddies. Triangle Sports (870-793-7122) in Batesville had no reports. (updated 2-23-2023) McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) has not heard any reports from the lake or from the lower LR pool or beyond Terry Lock and Dam this week. This artificial lake was created when the Bull Shoals Dam was built, which is one of the country's largest dams. Lake Fayetteville Of 147 tags available, 84 hunters managed to kill an alligator during the two-weekend season. Black bass are scattered all over, from shallow to deep. There are alligators in Arkansas but they are usually in specific areas. Florida largemouth bass will be stocked during the summer of 2025. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Blakely Dam was 577.46 feet msl (full pool: 578.00 feet msl). (updated 2-24-2023) Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said the main topic of conversation this week is the walleye are s tarting to move into the creeks. Black bass are biting, but theyre slow. Kirsten Bartlow with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission shares some information on alligators in Arkansas. The people there talk to a lot of guides and anglers and often have good information. They suggest fishing more in the backwaters where the water will be a little warmer. While the Game and Fish Commission reports 84 gators were harvested last month, the reptiles are not just found in hunting . There has been nothing to report this week. Wind, wind, wind and clouds will help. Woody Hollow State Park is home to the 40 acre Lake Bennett which provides a stunning location for many water based activities. Check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time release data or by calling (501) 362-5150). (updated 2-23-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reported Lake Poinsett had crappie biting well on minnows and jigs. (updated 2-23-2023) Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) reported that the crappie are moving to theshallows. Upstream, Table Rock Lake rose 0.1 foot to rest at 1 foot below power pool and 15 feet below the top of flood pool. Florida largemouth bass will be stocked during the summer of 2025. Wading might need to wait for a while. We can verify, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish, the pictures floating around on social media are probably just a log. Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (501-758-4958) said even with high flow you can fish the bank, and if you can figure out where the fish are, you can have success. I could see the birds feeding from a distance, which made me smile really big. Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) reported that the. However, despite its immense weight, it wasnt a record-breaker as it only measured 13 feet 3 inches long. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. Check it out. I feel most of the largemouth bass have pulled off the deeper shad and are holding in the 30-50 feet range on ledges, tree tops, bluff ends or points nearby. 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