An Alabama rig, crawfish-colored square-bill crankbait or a PB&J jig were working best. Austin Kennedy has more great fishing news in his report from the tailwater below, as fishing has really picked up on trout, walleye and more. He told me the fly he used. There was once a town where Greers Ferry Lake now sits. Vertical-jigging a spoon or 3-inch grub on a lead head is also working. Dont mean to side track this thread, as I know nothing about beavers. Florida largemouth bass will be stocked during the summer of 2025. Best bite for us before the chocolate milk situation had flipped back to jigs from minnows, but the crappie will randomly pick up a minnow with a few decent bites on good days. Jerkbaits, Alabama rigs are the baits of choice, and mostly it's tournament fishing time, though it has taken around 15 pounds to winthe tourneys, The white bass run hasn't really started; some have been caught in the river arms but that is also still a winter fishing pattern for now. The public is urged to use extreme caution when visiting the Carpenter Dam use area during this time. Their numbers where heavily depleted by unregulated market hunting (purses, belts, shoes, etc.) As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 447.76 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Fish slow if its flat, clear and sunny. 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. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. As members of Alligatoroidae, alligators are also members of the order Crocodilia. Holla Bend NWR has the Northenmost (documented) population of Gators in Arkansas. Wading might need to wait for a while. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, Beaver Lake is a nature lover's delight during all seasons. I knew what was going on. Alligators have been hunted seasonally in Arkansas since 2008 as a measure to control the population. As a result both Bull Shoals and Norfork Dams have been releasing a lot of water. Alligator Gar Variant Names: Gator Gar. (updated 2-9-2022) Capt. 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. Also, the minnows and nightcrawlers that work for crappie may get a bass reaction. The crankbait bite is getting better as temps rise. Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (501-758-4958) reports that one of their regulars went to Blue Mountain Lake before this latest rainfall that inundated places, and he reported that for. She sticks around to help protect them for up to two years. (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. Most. ) The smallmouth are definitely grouping up if you can find them; they are in roaming mode. Contact the AZ Animals editorial team. Check out the Lakeview Landing Hwy 95 Facebook page for water temperature and other updates. White bass, hybrid bass and striped bass will be catching all the knocked-around bait fish stunned in this water. I have been doing well on swimbaits anywhere from the U.S. Highway 412 bridge up towards Neils Bluff. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) said, I know its still cold but the crappie and bass spawn is just around the corner. Shad and sculpins are the preferred meal for a hungry brown; try also egg patterns (light yellow peach colored) with an orange leading bead. The water is high. Wind, wind, wind and clouds will help. Its kind of slow right now. Crappie are still biting but its difficult to catch them from the shoreline or dock. Buffalo National River/Crooked Creek As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. (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. Hybrids and smaller stripers are still in open water on shad about 50 feet down, no matter how deep the water is, and can be caught dragging live bait or umbrellas through the shad. The hot flies have been sowbugs, various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise) and white mop flies. Lake Bennett, Woody Hollow State Park, AR. The surface water temperature was 49 degrees and the water was stained in the creeks but a little clearer on the main lake. The crankbait bite is getting better as temps rise. The weekly generation report is posted every Wednesday evening on the Entergy website under Hydro-Operations. 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. Parallel steeper ledge 45-degree banks and steeper transition banks. Crappie are good on small jigs or minnows. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. This article explores ten absolutely amazing lakes found in Arkansas. As of Friday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 401.55 feet msl (full pool: 387.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl). Striped Bass This is 34.5 feet below the top of flood pool. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. Bee Lake had a few keepers to play with recently as long as the wind would let you stay out on the main lake. 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. If it has been over a week or two you need to put some more thought into it. The lake is slightly stained in most areas, but will become more stained in the next day or so. My thoughts are they are migrating toward the south end for the spawn. Heavy rains lately can make river conditions change overnight. Smaller males migrate first into the tailrace to prepare the spawning beds. Fishing in Arkansas Heavy rains lately can make river conditions change overnight. We can also verify it is possible there are some alligators in Lake . No specific bait was reported. Males are bigger than females, and size is generally related to age, with the oldest males being the longest and the heaviest. The 5-foot drawdown creates a dangerous environment when attempting to navigate the tailrace in current or zero flow. If they are or have been fishing, I ask them how they did. Another source of information is asking others. With the increasing boat traffic, we need to be mindful when operating our boats near others who are not underway and anchored. Largemouth bass reports have been good. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 260.33 feet msl (normal pool: 259.20 feet msl; top flood elevation is 287.0 feet msl). Black Bass They typically range between 11 and 16 feet long, but some can be longer still. This weeks hot spot has been between Spider Creek and Bertrand Access. Thank you for reading! Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. (updated 2-23-2023) Shane Goodner, owner of Catchem All Guide Service, reports that water temperature below the dam is 50 degrees with stained conditions in the tailrace. Winter drawdown is scheduled to end next week (March 1-8) Flood gates remained open to aid in lowering Lake Ouachita out of flood pool. (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. I did catch a few fish on a dead stick, meaning no motion at all except for what the boat was doing. Some reports say folks are getting bit on green pumpkin jigs in 25 feet of water on ledges. The stage in the Little Rock pool was at 7.55 feet, down about 1 foot from this time a week ago (flood stage is 25 feet). Not uncommon to see 40 or so a night. Once it hits a peak and starts to fall, the fish will scatter more. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool) No one was out late this week with the bad weather. 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. Drag something deep, or sit out and throw an Alabama rig, jerkbaits, and the Wiggle Wart, and dont forget about the Rat-L-Trap. However, as alligators age, their teeth become stronger and more robust, which allows them to prey on much bigger animals. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool) Greers Ferry Lake. for day-to-day updates on the walleye bite. * Over the past few weeks, the crappie bite improved, then thunderstorms and lake wind advisories destroyed clarity and discharge along Little River went back to over 30,000 cfs. Roads can still be seen going into the lake; some are used for boat ramps. I havent seen a beaver on Millwood in a couple years. CONWAY, Ark - An alligator was seen roaming through the waters of Lake Conway last week, and now the photos captured by a local wildlife expert are gaining traction on social media. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Lasting heat of summer and stable conditions paid off for Arkansas hunters lucky enough to draw a tag in the 2019 alligator season. Lake Fayetteville 3 miles south as the crow flies is Kingfisher Lake on Petit Jean WMA. (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. for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. 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. All rights reserved. Minnows and nightcrawlers for live bait. Black bass can be caught with shallow-medium diving crankbaits, lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs along rocks and docks. The shallow bite is practically nonexistent right now. Ray suggests shad-colored jigs or jigs favoring white, silver/white and pink colors. Bass anglers picking up topwater lures, Chatterbaits, buzzbaits, worms, shad-type flukes, creature baits and swimbaits. Theyve also had success with red crankbaits and red Rat-L-Trap. We could kill 3 alligators on millwood every night for a month.easily. Each day is different so Fish the Conditions. Enjoy Norfork Lake!! Not much to report on bream, but Im sure you could fish worms on the bottom and catch bream. Norfork Lake fell 2.3 feet to rest at 0.9 foot above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 25.3 feet below the top of flood pool. Some fish are already staging early prespawn areas in the creeks. White River/Clarendon Area 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. We have been doing well catching spotted bass and largemouths throwing these baits for walleye, so that shows me bass are on the feed. . Sauger Anglers are also throwing a crankbait either in a red or something with some chartreuse in it. The water temps are in the mid-40s and close to 50 degrees in the river arms. reports that water temperature below the dam is 50 degrees with stained conditions in the tailrace. picking up topwater lures, Chatterbaits, buzzbaits, worms, shad-type flukes, creature baits and swimbaits. Del regularly posts new YouTube videos. Plenty of rain lately has the river up about a foot above normal and has the water stained a good pea soup tint. Elevation was 338.20 feet msl and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl. Visibility is 6-12 inches. 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