Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery should open this spring after a full renovation. Each day is different so Fish the Conditions. Put one of those heavy Rooster Rails on that will go about 3-6 feet deep with a spinnerbait. The elevation is 249.25 feet msl. WebThe campground overlooks the lake where anglers catch crappie, bass, bluegill, catfish, and trout. The hot flies have been sowbugs, various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise) and white mop flies. 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. The White has had no wadable water and extremely heavy flows augmented by substantial spillway releases. In the deep creek, some of the crappie are down as deep as 20 feet. Millwood is still almost 7 inches above normal pool from recent thunderstorms but is falling. The stage in the Little Rock pool was steady at 7.60 feet (flood stage is 25 feet). Yum Christie Critters in black/blue and lizards in blackberry or cherry seed were picking up some cruising shallow bass. Crappie are fair and still being caught on small jigs or minnows. These crappie have begun pulling into the ditches and silted creek channels leading to flats and cypress trees over the past week or so, and are aggressively feeding in 3-6 feet of depth near cypress trees and grass lines. Anglers are catching crappie 8-10 feet using minnows. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other 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. Wil Hafner, facility manager at Cooks Lake Nature Center (501-404-2321), says high water from the White River (more than 2 feet above flood stage at Clarendon) is keeping the lake from officially opening. We can expect higher flows on the White and Norfork for some time to come., Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are fishing better. WebOuachita Fishing Resorts: Resort directory featuring a complete list of 9 Fishing Resorts. Quick links to regions: Whites are munching in the very backs of the big creeks. 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. It seems like we have a major storm every week. Please read our Terms of Use or contact us. Target those secondary points before a spawning flat or the back of the creek where they go spawn. Before the hatch, fish a caddis pupa like the Sunday Special in size 16. Best colors are silver, chartreuse, Monkey Milk, black/chartreuse, Cajun Cricket, Kiwi, Mo-Glo, silver Blue Ice, orange/white, Diamond Mist Crappie Magnets, and minnows and nightcrawlers. (updated 3-30-2023) Capt. Check out points outside spawning areas. Vertical jigging a crappie tube on a one-sixteenth-ounce ball-headed jig using at least a 10-foot jigging pole would be a good approach. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 437.47 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). LAKE CONDITIONS for day-to-day updates between reports. There has been fair bass fishing of late, but Shelly had no specifics beyond that. Anglers are catching them on spinnerbaits, lizards, worms and similar baits. The neighboring Pinnacle Mountain State Park offers even more trails to explore. Catfish anglers have been catching cats on trotlines, noodles, limblines and rod-and-reel. My fly was a bead head squirrel's hair nymph, in honor of the late Dave Whitlock who introduced me to the pattern in the early 1990s. the fishing this past week has been off and on. We invite you to come join us.. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Interactive Map Showing fish attractant Seeing as I'd never fished this lake (updated 4-13-2023) Capt. The crappie and white bass that anglers are finding are biting on whatever anglers want to fish with, they say. Bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass, and largemouth bass can be caught in open waters or quiet coves. Female bass continue to be observed cruising in 2-4 feet of water near bedding areas, obviously on a mission. The water along the bank looked good, but it was too shallow in the coves. This week we received two trout stockings, 1,200 trout were stocked at the Calico Rock boat ramp and early this week the AGFC used its pontoon raft to stock trout between Calico Rock and Sylamore Creek. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam the flow was 16,958 cfs. Senko, Dinger, floating worm, jerkbait and Carolina rig are go-to baits right now. LakeOuachita.orgis a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. And if youre catfishing use nightcrawlers. Lake Ouachita All the general catfish baits are working. (updated 3-30-2023) Capt. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 10,648 cfs. (updated 4-6-2023) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said the Spring has been running at 560 cfs (well above the 350 average), and water clarity is stained a cloudy green. Fish caught on handheld snagging equipment will be considered if taken from waters where snagging is legal. You can find crappie in a lot of areas around the lake. Fish and wild game (other than migratory game birds) that have been processed and stored at a residence do not count toward a persons possession limit.A residence is defined as a house or house trailer that is permanently in place and is owned, leased or rented by an individual;It does not include mobile travel trailers, tents, vehicles or temporary rental units (motels, lodges, cabins, resorts, etc.). Most areas are in the mid-50s, to 60s up the rivers. (updated 4-13-2023) Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) said bream are biting year-round on redworms and crickets. Most species are scattered from 1-60 feet. Although resilient, they are worth the fight. Remember to follow my fishing Facebook page (Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service) for day-to-day updates between reports. DeGray Lake 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. Senko, Dinger, floating worm, jerkbait and Carolina rig are go-to baits right now. Beaver, DeGray and Greeson are other sizable reservoirs where the fishing action draws anglers by the score. Bream are slow, but picking up a little. 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. Spotted bass (Kentucky bass) are also good. Spin-fishermen using PowerBaits and lures such as a Super Duper are proven trout catching baits in many conditions. Black crappie are on beds and the All the sought-for species are moving in shallow and biting very well. Fish n Stuff in Sherwood said the lake is high but there are a lot of fish moving up to spawn. Largemouth and Spotted bass must be 13 inches or longer to be kept. WebBrush Piles in Lake Ouachita. (updated 4-13-2023) Triangle Sports (870-793-7122) in Batesville said that due to so much rain and the river being so high that anglers are staying away from the water, they had no reports. Water clarity is the usual murky. I had a repeat client that was a solid angler with lots of experience. Be safe and courteous.. Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool) WebSpearfishing season for game fish is open June 15- March 15 on Ouachita. 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. Catfish Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, FishOn Guide Service Goshen AR. Bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass, and largemouth bass can be caught in open waters or quiet coves. Mike provided these latest specifics on the fishing: As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 404.70 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). Anglers who follow the moon times should pencil in April 17-23 as the best days this month to fish Lake Charles, she said. Minnows and other live bait, and maybe a little artificial bait all will work. The lake is its normal stained and the level may be a little high, but the anglers are still catching the fish shallow. Drift-fishing with silver-colored inline spinner, yellow Power Eggs and shrimp was the most effective. It was a beautiful day. More than a week back, they had heard that white bass were doing well on blue/white jigs below the dam. All species of fish are in all stages of spawn. Before the hatch, fish a caddis pupa like the Sunday Special in size 16. Testimonials; FAQ; Windows. Trout key in on the shad kill this time of year as good numbers of threadfin shad in Lake Hamilton are drawn through the turbines and scattered throughout the tailrace area. (updated 3-30-2023) Charles Morrison at Classic Catch Guide Service (479-647-9945) said the river is still pretty dirty, but clearing slowly and falling slowly. Catfish are eating small bream, goldfish, nightcrawlers, stink bait, dough bait and trotline minnows. We have had higher flows that have fished well one day and poorly the next. Lake Catherine State Park offers 17 fully-equipped cabins, 70 campsites, a boat launch ramp and guided boat tours. Baby Brush Hogs have been working well also in the color purple with blue flake. Adding extra weight helps get the bait to the bottom. Below the dams at Dardanelle and Ozark are good areas to try, says Keith Catfish Sutton, an outdoor writer and author of the book "Fishing Arkansas.. Try main river/lake channel points for these tasty rascals. Lake Hamilton Black/chartreuse, chartreuse, Cajun Cricket, Electric Chicken, have also been working often. Plan on continued heavy generation from the dam for a while. Some males from 2-3 pounds were found shallow in 1-3 feet of water on flats near vegetation, and others in 6-9 feet deep creek channels where grass and reeds and fresh lily pad shoots are emerging, and are biting Brazalo Spinnerbaits, lizards, Brush Hogs and Bass Assassins. The water level is normal and the clarity is dingy. High river current flow rate conditions in Little River make river fishing somewhat difficult to maintain. (updated 4-6-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, said Lake Poinsett is kicking on all cylinders. Throw around the ol McMinnow 2.8 swimbait in white or shad colors, and also a fluke and Lucky Craft Gunfish topwater this pattern has been the deal for me. De Queen Lake This means high water for months to come. Anglers say 12-15 feet is where youll find the catchable crappie. Black bass are shallow, moving closer to the bank,and going out their usual targets: spinnerbaits, topwater lures (they say frogs are really beginning to work), creature baits, worms, buzzbaits. A couple of anglers were fishing with minnows as well. Theyve heard nothing on bass or other species there, just crappie. Almost anything, but topwater poppers seem to be doing better than other baits. Outboard motor use restricted to that of motors no greater than 7.5 horsepower. But on the other hand, the high water has the fish up in the vegetation looking to eat for boaters who can access those areas. (updated 4-13-2023) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort posts almost daily on his Facebook page with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. Theyre being found from 1-60 feet, and Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerkbaits, Carolina rigs, Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and jigs are working plus a lot in between. I know the lake levels are high and we are going to deal with that for a while. The Big Bass totaled 4.15 pounds, caught by John Anderson and Clayton Vote. Try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. FISHING REPORT Crappie are on the cusp of taking off, they report. More and more bream are moving up now; crawlers, crickets and small minnows working from the shoreline out to 25 feet. U.S. Geological Survey's Lake Conway water level site. said that during the past week they had no rain, warmer temperatures and moderate winds. We didnt get much moisture out of the last rain, and the rivers are clear and the water coming into Beaver Lake is good.. Harris Brake Lake Clarity still a little stained in mid-lake and above in the creeks from recent runoff. These fish are up the river channels and can be caught on jerk baits, Bama rigs and a top water C-10 redfin should be in your arsenal. Water at Calico Rock has been between 11.5 feet and 12.5 feet with some dinginess and fast current. (updated 4-6-2023) 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. The campgrounds have easier wading in most areas and that's a good thing with the higher water flows. Bream Slow, but picking up a little. The stage at Augusta is steady at 32.03 feet, almost 6 feet above flood stage of 26.00 feet. John says his favorite rig has been a cerise San Juan worms and an orange egg. Try a cricket or worm near brush in the 20-25 depth range for a quality bite. The few fish that struck hit as the fly rose on the strip. have been staging for several weeks in creek channels and near flats with cypress trees in the oxbows. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Narrows Dam was 544.78 feet msl (full pool: 548.00 feet msl). Camping: Anglers are catching. Black-and-blue Chatterbaits have been working well, also. Reports this week of the whites being found on the road beds and near rocky points not far from the channel. Bull Shoals Lake is sitting at 673.09 feet msl, still 14 feet above power pool, but dropping fairly quickly. 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. On Thursday the flow was at 9,000 cfs. 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. Stripers showed a sign of life last week with some good ones caught. Anglers have been catching a lot on Chatterbait covering the water, or a Senko or floating worm up shallow. But the biggest fish landed were three buffalo, including one that weighed 94 pounds. The faster water is stirring up more food and it seems like the bigger fish are taking advantage. Reports are updated weekly, although some reports may be published for two weeks if updates are not received promptly or if reporters say conditions havent changed. Fishing in Arkansas, Jim Harris Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined daily limit is 6 (only In the Valley, there are more (updated 4-13-2023) Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville said crappie are biting and its typical with all the water change because of weather, so move around from shallow to deep water. The water is still tea-colored in the Blackburns Creek area and you can see your lure down a couple of feet but you can find about any water color that you want. Good luck! for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. Have fun, stay safe and catch some fish!, Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said. Drift-fishing from a john boat takes the frustration out of high-water fishing; this is not the kind of water to for using an anchor. Some fish are starting to hit a topwater bait, like a quarter-ounce buzzbait. They are loaded, he says. Crappie like the live stuff, but will also go for jigs in chartreuse/white or Electric Chicken. This is our best hatch of the year. Weve got some up on the bank shallow and some out deep, they report. Browse property descriptions, reviews, photos, video, rates, number of rooms, amenities, activities and much more. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 18,411 cfs. Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) had no new reports. Ive heard of a couple of good days for catfish, but thats when its not rainy, not windy and above 72 degrees. (Top navigation pool is 338.2 and bottom pool is 336.0.) Anglers are catching the crappie in about 2 feet of water on minnows and jigs. John also said, The caddis hatch is ongoing. In the upper portion of the lake, anglers are catching bass on spinnerbaits and flipping a jig around wood and flooded brush. The lower end is stained to clear. Trolling has produced nice numbers downstream from Houseman Access. Daily Limit:The total limit of a certain fish species that may be taken in 1 day. Its that time! There are reports of the bass being found shallow along rocky points around 4-8 feet deep. (updated 4-13-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) reports the river is "really at a good spot where it's fishing really well." If youre going for crappie, the boat anglers are trying in the shallow area now with minnows and with a Crappie Stinger jig. John also said, The caddis hatch is ongoing. However, good catches in the shallows on the edge of the brush with reports of catching them on about everything. Pulling mid-diving crank baits, coated in Pautzke Fire Gel, has been the preferred method. I look for water in the mid-60s or better. Be safe during nasty weather and keep on high ground. In this weeks Tuesday Night Black Bass Tournament, David Stott and Josh Vaughn caught five bass totaling 12.39 pounds to win, with Sam and Fred Lowery in second with 11.68 pounds of fish. Most of the dirty water cleared out, but some of the bigger creeks or up the lake have stain, while there is 18 feet visibility around the dam area. Anglers who follow the moon times should pencil in April 17-23 as the best days this month to fish Lake Charles, she said. While many people already know about the wonder of this lake, others have never heard of it! Able to raise rainbows and brown trout, it may even be used to raise tiger trout in the future. Learn more. Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, said Lake Poinsett is kicking on all cylinders. (updated 4-13-2023) Shane Goodner, owner of Catchem All Guide Service, reports that water temperature below the dam is 53 degrees with clear conditions in the tailrace. Both runs for white bass and walleye are strong, though. This spring has been a bit different. Bill Eldridge of Benton, who has been camping and crappie fishing on Lake Seems like anything olive or brown and yellow have been working. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. 2023 FishingBooker.com. Once found, the flats can be milked for a few more fish as they continue to move up by casting Texas-rigged lizards and weightless worms to shallow targets like stumps and flooded brush. It will be difficult to fish this hatch with the high water levels we now have. Floating Zoom Trick Worms, Barlow's Salty Rat Tails and Yum Dingers are getting good reactions. 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