The Millwood State Park Marina has reopened for boat rentals, camping supplies/food, fishing baits/lures, no-ethanol gasoline and boat docking. Crawlers, small and big crankbaits, and minnows are working in a lot of places. . To that end, my old fishing buddy Ron McQuay has put together a fly-casting contest, The Cotter Casting Challenge. Open Party 3/4 Day Trip Fun fishing for todays group. The gates on the dam are closed and the lake refilling is underway, but it is rainfall dependent. Minnows and jigs are always a good call, but anglers are also catching them on yo-yos and trolling on spider rigs around the underwater brushpiles. Most are being caught jigging live minnows or pulling Flicker Shads. They have been added in huge numbers to the lake to build up the food supply for the predators, which will be stocked this year. Norfork Lake surface water temperature is rising very slowly after the 3-degree drop from last weekends storms. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. The hot spot on the White has been the catch-and-release section below Bull Shoals Dam. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 34,092 cfs with a pool elevation of 265.31 feet msl. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) said the crappie are starting to move out of the deep water channels and into staging area brushpiles. grass carp, yellow bass), before the refilling of the lake began. (updated 3-10-2022) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said the bite continues to be good for most species in the lake, especially striped bass, largemouth bass and crappie. As always, feel free to ping me at c.abernathy32@gmail.com for more info. Some of the guides prefer palm-sized (think big) sculpins; most are just as successful drifting the more available smaller bait at mid-depth or deeper in the holes. Temperatures can change as much as 30 degrees or more in less than a day. The best action has taken place during times of generation. As more fish move up and leave the shad, crawfish are on the menu. (updated 3-10-2022) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said that as of Wednesday, Millwood Lake was 5 inches above normal conservation pool, at 259.6 feet msl and falling. Dam repair work has been completed by the city of Monticellos contractor, while the AGFC has been rebuilding the lake bottom and areas near where the shoreline will be for fish habitat when the lake is refilled, which will mostly be done by rainfall collection. Little Maumelle River The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. If you havent done so already, you really need to get a map of the lake. Surface water temperature is 50 degrees. (updated 3-10-2022) Wil Hafner, facility manager at Potlatch Cooks Lake Nature Center (870-241-3373), said that with continuous high water, the situation at Cooks Lake remains the same and they are unable to open at this time. Yes, you will need to do some searching, but if you find some bait, I just about guarantee you will find striped bass nearby. The water is a little dingy and the level is low (a few stumps are showing). the bite continues to be good for most species in the lake, especially, Striped bass fishing continues to be strong. Beaver Lake fell 0.1 foot to reach power pool or 9.6 feet below the top of flood pool. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. The Norfork tailwater has had no wadable water. Other forage species that were stocked last year include fathead minnows, golden shiners and threadfin shad. (updated 2-24-2022) McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) said the water is normal and muddy with the weather, and not much fishing activity is going on. Numerous male bass continue to be found roaming flats from 2-6 feet deep where bedding areas exist, searching out new bedding sites. Norfork Lake Over the past week, bass were fair on swim jigs with thumper-tail trailers, Chatterbaits, jigs and heavy thumping 1-Knocker Rat-L-Traps deep in the creek channel outside bends near stumps and standing timber. There are no targets. No temperature was recorded. There is a $5 fee (proceeds will be donated to an access/river project in Cotter) and the competition is open to the public. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,120.26 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). Bream were fair and were biting worms, crickets and jigs. There has been no wadable water on the Norfork tailwater and it fished well some days and poorly on others. Before this latest temperature drop, anglers had been catching some good-sized crappie on minnows. The second rod is a fiberglass rod with a 2-weight over-lined fly line. As of this week, these roaming largemouths have been eager to strike on Trick Worms, Senkos, salty rat tails, Chatterbaits and Bass Assassin Shads. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,120.26 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). Weekends can get a bit crowded. The bait that I found today was in the old river channel, which in this area was roughly 70 feet deep. Crappie, bass and small stripers are the best bite now and the night bite for stripers should start next week. As the water warms the fish will migrate towards the river arms to spawn. Streamer season fishing is upon us. Temperatures can change as much as 30 degrees or more in less than a day. The water clarity also changed, as the main lake channel was much more stained but the shore was still clear. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Catfish have been reported fair below the Murray and Terry locks and dams. (updated 7-19-2017) Herman's Landing (870-241-3731) said the water is clear but the level is high. You can use your own rod for the accuracy casts. (updated 2-24-2022) Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop at Crystal Hill (501-758-4958) said crappie are good on the river in the sloughs on minnows and jigs. So, the point is, do not be afraid to hit shallow stickups even with low water temps. The pool elevation is 212.98 feet msl. Hybrid bass often school alongside white bass and can be caught on the same techniques. We are looking forward to the water getting right and lines getting tight!, Hafner said. Elevation was 337.79 feet msl, with the tailwater at 287.61 feet msl. water levels have been running at 490 cfs on Tuesday; that is up about a foot above average flow (350 cfs). Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop at Crystal Hill (501-758-4958) said, Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool), McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) said the water is normal and muddy with the weather, and not much fishing activity is going on. Good fishing on the coast. Tom was fishing with a Bobby Garland Jig in 25 feet of water about 5 feet down. The hot flies have been sowbugs and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise). Casting spinnerbaits and jigs in one-eighth-ounce weights has been the best presentation to catch these fish. , by March 30. Black Bass (Wednesday) I fished a brushpile to see if crappie were there. Lake Sequoyah Boat Dock (479-444-3475) says that fishing has been slow this week. Good luck and stay safe! No reports on white bass, but that should be just around the corner. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. The event is put together by volunteers from White River Trout Unlimited, The North Arkansas Fly Fishers and the city of Cotter. Lake Poinsett The best brush has been in 20-25 feet of water and the fish will be on the tops to buried within the brush. You get unlimited false casts and go through the targets twice. (updated 3-10-2022) Masterbaiters Bait and Tackle (501-209-6538) on Arkansas Highway 7 outside Hot Springs Village says Nimrod has been hot under the dam on minnows for crappie, as well as up the river. You cannot let the fly touch the ground, unless it is at a target. Pool elevation is 249.07 feet msl. The (updated 3-10-2022) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said he did not have anything new to add to his report this week. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. Bream The next station is the Over/Under/Through, which is a ring target 24-36 inches from the ground to the bottom of the ring. The lake is murky and the surface temperature is 48 degrees. Millwood Lake This is at a distance of 30 feet. There is a $5 fee (proceeds will be donated to an access/river project in Cotter) and the competition is open to the public. School is back in session and now is a great time to fish it, particularly during the week. Catfish are also good on live bait. The most effective fly has been a tan and brown Clouser minnow. This is at a distance of 30 feet. Lake Nimrod Surface temps were stable this week, ranging 54-58 degrees, depending on location and the day. DeGray Lake The fish again relate to the depth of the bait. The first accuracy station is for a basic overhead cast of 20-50 feet. White bass and hybrids are feeding at first light in the primary creek arms. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool) To that end, my old fishing buddy Ron McQuay has put together a fly-casting contest, The Cotter Casting Challenge. The new owners built the new lodge. The final station is the Distance Cast Combo. Arkansas River at Morrilton Both the creeks and main lake had the same temperature, as the creeks have dropped faster with the colder weather. For the accuracy casts there will be five stations, and for the distance casting there will be two stations. The lake is up by 1 foot over normal pool. Lake Charles 8-22-2022. Entergy will be generating below all area dams to control the lake levels, so caution on waterways must be used during this time. After opening day, there have been some big browns caught. YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock). I also always try to set some time aside just for scanning around from the console. Upstream, Table Rock Lake 0.4 foot to rest at 0.5 foot above power pool and 15.5 feet below the top of flood pool. Water Temperature: 72 degrees Catfish was catching a lot more . (updated 3-10-2022) Masterbaiters Bait and Tackle (501-209-6538) on Arkansas Highway 7 outside Hot Springs Village reports that they are still getting good numbers of walleye on crankbaits and nightcrawlers from 40 feet in the trees to rocky points in 20-25 feet. No surface temperature was recorded. Walleye: Some are idling, some are traveling, some are still in deep water. Try a lipless crankbait or jerkbait over main lake points for these fish. For spin-fishing, gold and silver spoons or spinners are best in off-clarity water. Surface temperature is around 58 degrees. Cordell or Kastmaster Spoons are finding vertical suspended bass from 10-15 feet on ledges or deep creek outside bends with stumps present. Thats the only species reported. Fly-fishing under an indicator with pink or white San Juan worms has been producing. Their depth will depend on the depth of the bait. Square-bill crankbaits, Chatterbaits and Brazalo Spinnerbaits will randomly connect with the shallow-roaming bass. Damiki on a Moon Eye and Rapala jigging Rap. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge was up again from last week to 27.82 feet, almost 2 feet above the flood stage of 26.00 feet. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam was 30,050 cfs. are fair to good. Our Crappie Gurus should have an update for us on Thursday of this week as well. Check the guide services website for any updates. Pool elevation is 249.07 feet msl. The deeper flats have started to hold more bait in the 40- to 50-foot range. After opening day, there have been some big browns caught. Total outflow from Beaver Dam is 3,896 cfs. I have a YouTube channel where I share some fishing content and have already posted this last trip from this week (a little creek channel action). Before launching, please check in at the Conservation Education Center, and report back before leaving. The first rod is a bamboo with standard matching line. The lake temperature was 48-52 degrees Wednesday morning. Don't make the mistake of attempting to keep more than the legal limit of any fish species from Arkansas waters. Mostly, be prepared for creating great memories and enjoying Southern hospitality at its best., (updated 3-10-2022) Dave McCulley, owner of Jenkins Fishing Service in Calico Rock, said, "Again, the weather has kept the river conditions high, combined with generation from both Bull Shoals and Norfork dams. With the recent cooler weather, fish should still be in deeper water suspended in the 12- to 15-foot range. (updated 3-10-2022) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Norfork Lake fell 0.1 foot to rest at 0.4 foot above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 25.8 feet below the top of flood pool. Minnows and jigs will work. The distance casting is a bit simpler. There are three categories: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Historically for this time of year they can be found fishing in the lakes deeper areas on trotlines, he said. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 41,256 cfs. There are no dams on these streams. Wading staffs are a must lately. If you see them in deeper water or in a main channel you know bait is close by. "We are still catching fish with the White Lightning being the hot fly this week. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Narrows Dam was 538.20 feet msl (full pool: 548.00 feet msl). Bass are being caught on Rat-L-Traps, while crappie are about 14 feet on the edge of the channel. If you find them and they are not feeding, you will need to wait them out until they get energetic again or move to the next brushpile. grass carp, yellow bass), before the refilling of the lake began. It makes my day for you to call me out at the ramp or on the water. The lake is its usual murky with a morning surface water temperature reading of 54.8 degrees on Sunday. Current along Little River was stained this week with discharge release at the dam, and river clarity ranged 4-8 inches visibility depending on location. The Newport stage stayed up at 21.81 feet, or more than 5 feet below the flood stage of 26.0 feet. No reports on bream, bass or catfish. No reports on bream or catfish this week. 25 Anglers 250 Rockfish 46 Whitefish 4 Lingcod Register on the Trout Unlimited website, whiterivertu.com, by March 30. Peckerwood Lake (update 2-24-2022) Donna Mulherin at Hermans Landing (870-241-3731) said that scheduled maintenance is still ongoing on the spillway. Maynard Lock and Dam near Redfield, the flow was 37,629 cfs. For spider rigging, move slow .3-.5 should do the trick. Frozen lakes, closed roads and swift-moving water failed to deter die-hard fishermen out along the Eastern Sierra for the opening day On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 41,234 cfs, and the stream gauge stage was at 7.79 feet. (update 2-24-2022) Donna Mulherin at Hermans Landing (870-241-3731) said that scheduled maintenance is still ongoing on the spillway. The only fishing reports to come her way were for crappie. The distance casting is a bit simpler. Hybrid Stripers There is no warm up with the rods and you get the best distance from three casts per rod. April 29, 2023 2:36 PM PT. (updated 3-10-2022) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) says the water is muddy and low. We take a number of different data points to make our fishing The walleye spawn is starting and walleye have been caught from Point 12 up to Camp War Eagle and up to the Arkansas Highway 45 bridge all the way to Lake Sequoyah Dam. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 402.11 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). Smallmouth Bass Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. (updated 3-3-2022) Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) reported Thursday morning that Beaver Lake is dingy at their locale and the water level is high. Be careful out there. Bear Creek Lake/Storm Creek Lake The White River at Newport is at 21.74 feet, indicating they are trying hard to drop the area lakes and all of them are at or near their power pools. Bait fishermen have relied on sculpin minnows for most of the brown catches. The Millwood State Park IS OPEN for camping, and the State Park Office can be reached at 870-898-2800 for availability or additional information. Total outflow from Norfork Dam is 6,220 cfs. The gate at the dam at Lake Poinsett was closed in late 2020 following the completion of a three-year renovation project, and the lake began to refill. The lake is clear to stained, depending on where you are at in the lake. * Catfish have been fair some days, great on other days with the increase of river current. No reports on bream, bass or catfish., 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. Check the most recent lake level of Millwood Lake on the guide services website linked above, or at the Army Corps of Engineers website, along with updated gate release changes and inflow rates with rising and falling lake levels. It was also full of bait. Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) reports that the lake is fairly clear and its still about 5 feet below normal level. Catfish are good using stink bait, dough bait or nightcrawlers. Bank fishermen should stick to basic patterns of live bait such as waxworms or mealworms fished just off the bottom with a marshmallow floater. With another major front approaching for the weekend, fish should stay put for at least another week to 10 days. Fishing slowed after the cold front but was better (Tuesday). Here's your fishing report for today the 27th of April for Pyramid Lake. There are three categories: beginner, intermediate and advanced. More and more, crappie are floating up in the water column every day. This process was originally slated to begin on March 1. You must start with the fly in your hand and line on reel. Catfish continue to be excellent on any kind of bait. I guess I will be out seeing where the bait moved to next Sunday. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 387.45 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl). You can use your own rod for the accuracy casts. No reports on catfish or bream. The water is high. With colder temperatures, the smallmouths are not active. Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978). Reports this week of the crappie being found in the channels around 20 feet deep. for fishing videos and tips on the tailwater. 7-11-2022. Bream are good on redworms and crickets. Best on limblines over the past week set from 8-12 feet deep, biting good with redworms, cut buffalo, chicken hearts and livers. Crappie were starting to bite on minnows with yo-yos at night. This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions fishing report for March 10, 2022. The target will be a ring. Throwing streamers with a sink line against the bank has also been productive. The target will be behind a tree. Here is his latest report: Late last week the crappie had moved up in the water column and we caught fish as shallow as 4 feet deep. Total outflow at the dam is 5,906 cfs. Best fishing still is happening off the old bridge. Fish from the 140-foot mobility-impaired accessible dock or launch a boat. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 437.35 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Come see me at Overcup Bait Shop off Arkansas Highway 9.. Dads is a 24/7 self-serve bait shop. Crown Lake My biggest crappie last week have been shallow. Be very careful wading with the river up. I appreciate you all reaching out and giving me feedback you provide. I appreciate your patience. The second rod is a fiberglass rod with a 2-weight over-lined fly line. Throwing streamers with a sink line against the bank has also been productive. They loved my Tater Baits Electric Monkey crappie jig.
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