FINALLY, Lake Ouachita has been lowered 2 feet below flood pool, which will allow Entergy to drastically reduce generation flow and times, which will give the public the opportunity to safely boat and fish in the Carpenter Dam tailrace. Clouds of black stoneflies fluttered above the water, cluing us in to the flies we should be using. (updated 4-13-2023) Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978) had no new reports. Catfish anglers have been catching cats on trotlines, noodles, limblines and rod-and-reel. Spotted bass (Kentucky bass) are also good. Please note the recent change in phone number to the facility as well, listed above. This means high water for months to come. Weather was great, but the wind kept us from hitting our spots. Really nice sizes, too! About half with eggs. It will be hit and miss. Catfish are on the bottom. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. Please keep eyes open and be careful. EMAIL: MARINA@MOUNTAINHARBORRESORT.COM. Temperature was 52 degrees at the start, warming to 62 by the end of the day. The stage at Morrilton was fishing at 9.69 feet and falling (flood stage is 30 feet). I'd say the generation schedule should remain the same till we get another batch of rain. The. Brazalo Spinnerbaits in Spot Remover or River Shad with red blades were catching some decent prespawn males moving in and out of spawning flats over the past couple weeks, when the sun was up bright high in the sky and you could see movement in 3-5 feet of depths on the spawning flats. Cover water. That's been the case there for a while now. 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. Please note the recent change in phone number to the facility as well, listed above. said he has been fishing DeGray, Hamilton and Ouachita lakes in the Hot Springs area frequently and, the water temp is perfect for the beginning of the. Weve been catching ample numbers of crappie and bass on staging brush piles with jigs and minnows fished 6-12 feet deep.. (updated 4-13-2023) Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) had no new reports. I thought they would want to generate electricity to power electric vehicles or charge your iPhone. We didnt get much moisture out of the last rain, and the rivers are clear and the water coming into Beaver Lake is good.. The water level fluctuations have had a big effect on day to day tracking the spawn. Most areas are in the mid-50s, to 60s up the rivers. Bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass, and largemouth bass can be caught in open waters or quiet coves. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. Cooks Lake The clarity is clearing. Reports this week of the whites being found on the road beds and near rocky points not far from the channel. Catfish have been eating well in run-ins and various places, points, channel swings, etc. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions and this scenario has continued since mid-January. Bass are not up in the shallow water yet like they would typically be in the summertime. The lower end is stained to clear. The lower end is stained to clear. The study finds that each acre has at least one striped bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, hybrid striped bass, trout, white crappie, white bass, bream, black crappie, and blue catfish, yellow bass, and channel catfish. All the sought-for species are moving in shallow and biting very well. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo.. Black crappie are on beds and the We are very excited to have the new hatchery completed. Arkansas. Water temperatures have been around 50 degrees and the water levels has dropped a little. ) All rights reserved. WebConditions : Lake Ouachita: Capt. Almost anything, but topwater poppers seem to be doing better than other baits. (updated 4-13-2023) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said the fishing this past week has been off and on. The bass are definitely grouping up. Carter Cove Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025), former Andrews, says anglers are catching catfish down below the dam on liver or shad. anglers have been catching cats on trotlines, noodles, limblines and rod-and-reel. Jim Hinkle stocks all of the trout streams in Arkansas and this new hatchery will be a huge asset to our area. The reported lake elevation at Table Rock Lake was 915.17 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 915.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 931.0 feet msl). Although fishing has been slow this week, we have seen several rainbow trout over 2 pounds and brown trout over 18 inches. Upstream, Table Rock Lake rose 1.8 feet to rest at 0.4 foot below power pool and 15.6 feet below the top of flood pool. For the most up-to-date lake level, visit the U.S. Geological Survey's Lake Conway water level site. Lake Greeson You can find them on spread-out flats and in the bushes now. Youll have to wake them up with something that stinks. 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). 56 catches; 821 followers; 158 spots; Well known for its quality striped bass fishery. Theyve been catching some really nice flatheads on limblines, they say. John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. LAKE OUACHITA ARKANSAS Web68 / 56 F What anglers said about fishing in Lake Ouachita Drop shotting with live crickets caught us at least 6 different species of fish. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,129.40 feet msl, or 9 feet above normal pool (normal conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). Trophies in the 40-pound class have been Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Testimonials; FAQ; Windows. Learn more. 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. (updated 3-30-2023) Capt. Bass are biting well. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Blakely Dam was 576.13 feet msl (full pool: 578.00 feet msl). Some reports have them being found near drop-offs around 16-20 feet off rocky banks, while other reports say they are being found on brush piles. Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center, Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center, Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Action Plan | 2020-2025, Disability, Mobility-impaired, 65-Plus, Military Retiree, Lifetime Licenses. Webbank fishing in hot springs arkansas. Minnows pitched around any structure will find the fish. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns like zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead). My plan would take us to Lake Ouachita, Arkansas in late March to early April, in hopes of finding fish spawning on shallow brush or boat docks. The largemouth and spots caught were keeper size but not really big fish mostly male bass moving up to prepare the spawning beds. They are just hunting around for something to eat. Outside of the high water, the water conditions are good. Catfishing are biting well on liver, dough bait, minnows and nightcrawlers. (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. 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. Boaters can still launch at Carter Point. The lake is its normal stained and the level may be a little high, but the anglers are still catching the fish shallow. The Goodmans didn't have official scales on hand and the fish was ready to return to the water, so they got no weight. We're currently seeing releases of 24,000+ cfs which is the equivalent of a full 7 units split between the power units and releases from the spillways. Most species are scattered from 1-60 feet. Bass are ramping up also with the prespawn in force. Near the dam its a lot clearer. (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. Bass are doing well on crankbaits and shallow-water baits. I must say that I enjoyed it. Clarity still a little stained in mid-lake and above in the creeks from recent runoff. Elevation was 337.78 feet msl and the tailwater was at 286.93 feet msl. 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. John also said, Last winter I had gotten accustomed to fishing low water. Double fly nymph rigs have been very effective. We are seeing males guard beds this week, and a few male and female bass have been caught with their tails bloody from fanning beds. Streamer fishing with the current generation schedule has been good, especially on cloudy days. Swimming, skiing, scuba diving, If your favorite lake is high, the water will be in the buck brush along the shoreline. If youre going for crappie, the boat anglers are trying in the shallow area now with minnows and with a Crappie Stinger jig. When you see takes on the top but see no insects, switch to a caddis emerger like my Green Butt in size 15. It was glorious. Lake Pleasant Regional Park is at 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road in Crappie is also known as strawberry bass, white perch, papermouth, and speckled perch. I caught a bluegill, and Pruitt caught a Kentucky bass. The walleyes caught bass fishing have looked spawned out. They dont appear to be spawning yet, but they are active and by the first of next week things should be on. Stay tuned to our blog page on our website at springriverfliesandguides.com for the latest river conditions and what the fish are hitting. Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine. ARKANSAS RIVER John also said, Last winter I had gotten accustomed to fishing low water. (update 4-13-2023) 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. data-event-category="Navigation header guest". High river current flow rate conditions in Little River make river fishing somewhat difficult to maintain. Bream anglers arent catching any with great size, but theyre active on redworms, nightcrawlers and crickets (which they sell out the resort bait shop). Crappie may not be top of list right now. When the waters recede and allow access to the parking, the dock and ramp, Cook's will open for youth and mobility impaired and up to two guests. It will be difficult to fish this hatch with the high water levels we now have. By midday Thursday the flow was 27,817 cfs and has ranged about that same level for several days; tailwater elevation was 461.02 feet. Little Maumelle River (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. In the deep creek, some of the crappie are down as deep as 20 feet. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits and swimbaits are all working. (updated 4-13-2023) Steven Scuba Steve Street at Blackburns Resort said the lake level is 562.94 feet msl and has dropped 5 inches in the last 24 hours with one generator running continuously and spillway gates open to an additional over two more generators. The, (870-670-4496) has seen some activity with, the Spring has been running at 560 cfs (well above the 350 average), and water clarity is stained a cloudy green. Beaver Lake is very high, at 1,129 feet, which is way up and is creating a hazard for people wanting to bank fish. The White River at Newport is 23.83 feet and has been the same for three days. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 672.33 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 695.00 feet msl). On the lower end, they've been catching mostly smallmouth by throwing Carolina rigs and also a crankbait. On sunny days with clear water, look at the old shoreline points, keep boat in 25-30 feet, and try a green pumpkin three-sixteenth-ounce shaky head or Ned, fished slow then go a little slower. Flies that imitate injured shad will draw immediate strikes from hungry rainbows. Most black bass are really wanting to feed, a few spawning, and a lot are on the move getting ready to eat and spawn. Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) said. About us. 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. For more information, visit www.mountainharborresort.com. Check it out. Brewer Lake Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. Crappie shy away from heavy current and thrive in protected areas out of the main flow. In the BLF tournament held here on Saturday, tourney anglers had several five-bass limits of bass beginning to come up the shallower water, but most werent made up of really big fish. They range from $5 to $57, depending on who's fishing, where you're fishing, and if you want to combine with a hunting license. The hot flies have been sowbugs, various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise) and white mop flies. he river is still pretty dirty, but clearing slowly and falling slowly. Over the past couple weeks, largemouths have been randomly feeding in creek channels dumping into Little River. Weve been catching ample numbers of crappie and bass on staging brush piles with jigs and minnows fished 6-12 feet deep.. Spinnerbaits, quarter-ounce Rat-L-Traps and wacky-rigged Senkos were the best presentations. The Newport stage is steady at 23.86 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). We also had good reports of nice crappie from folks camping at Cottonshed USACE campground and fishing Mine Creek and Schall Branch near Pine Island with over 50 caught per day.. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam the flow was 16,958 cfs. OUT OF STATE 1-800-832-2276; IN ARKANSAS - 1-870-867-2191. Bass were caught in 1-5 feet of water but closer to the deeper water. WebMoving down stream, the waters from Lake Ouachita flow through Blakely Dam and into Lake Hamilton. The water is clear and fairly high. To help support our river, all of us at Spring River Flies and Guides practice catch and release. The fish must be caught on rod or pole using hook and line. (updated 4-13-2023) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said the fishing "is on, man!" WebLake Ouachita Guide Service is an experienced and family friendly operated Guide Service that offers fishing trips in some of Arkansass finest lakes. We can expect higher flows on the White and Norfork for some time to come., Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are fishing better. Casting toward the bank has been the best way to keep your bait into the mouths of trout and not being hung up with moss. They are being caught in 10, 12 and 16 feet depth. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 404.70 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). All the general catfish baits are working. Water Clarity Stained On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 10,518 cfs. Some are using jigs. Buffalo National River/Crooked Creek TOP:Taylor Goodman sent us this photo of his wife and the monster rainbow trout she caught on Saturday on the Norfork tailwater. If youre going for crappie, the boat anglers are trying in the shallow area now with minnows and with a Crappie Stinger jig. The Newport stage is steady at 23.86 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). At times the river has had too much rain and turned muddy. A deep-water nymph rig has been producing while fishing out of the boat. Female bass continue to be observed cruising in 2-4 feet of water near bedding areas, obviously on a mission. The stage at Augusta is steady at 32.03 feet, almost 6 feet above flood stage of 26.00 feet. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) Spin-fishermen using PowerBaits and lures such as a Super Duper are proven trout catching baits in many conditions. Some of the backwater is up to 66-67 degrees. The water can rise very quickly. The White River at Newport is 23.83 feet and has been the same for three days. Bass will eat minnows now as well. The visibility in Lake Maumelle is ranging 2-4 feet. Statistically, no other reservoir in Arkansas names more fish per acre than Lake Hamilton. He says that with dirty creeks, cloudy day, warm rainwater you need to be power fishing with crankbaits, Chatterbaits or square bill. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) said the crappie spawn is full on. The tailwater was at 279.15 feet as of noon Thursday. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers, he says. As of Friday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 408.16 feet msl (full pool: 387.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl). In the Valley, there are more The water temperature is ranging 64-65 degrees this week, up to 68, "which is perfect," Ray said. White bass are still good up into the White arm. Crappie There is high river flow rate and current. Catfish Fair to good on jugs and trot lines with live or cut bait. with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. WebBrush Piles in Lake Ouachita. Try using a Texas rig on brush, or use jigs. The surface water temperature was 68 degrees when I came in at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. (updated 4-6-2023) Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) said crappie are doing really well on jigs. The rise turned the trout off and fishing was tough for the remainder of the day. The faster water is stirring up more food and it seems like the bigger fish are taking advantage. 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. I set a strike indicator about 3 feet above my fly. The reported lake elevation at Table Rock Lake was 915.17 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 915.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 931.0 feet msl). They are selling a lot of minnows for the Clear Lake anglers. The bream are doing really well on redworms and are up closer. If youre a fan of shallow water and structure the lake is just right for you. The protected pockets are reaching 70 degrees. (updated 4-13-2023) Mike Winkler of Little Red River Fly Fishing Trips/Little Red River Fly Guides (501-507-3688) said Greer's Ferry Lake is 11.8 feet above power pool. * White bass continue to bite well. Crappie overall have been good on minnows as well as jigs in all colors. A few browns and smallmouth bass have been caught and released that have been heavy fish. Yum Christie Critters in black/blue and lizards in blackberry or cherry seed were picking up some cruising shallow bass. NOTICE: Central Arkansas Water will be closing public access to the water on the lake (no boating/sailing) from midnight Monday morning, April 17, until 6 p.m. Friday, April 21, for application of herbicide to treat hydrilla in the lake. The tailwater was at 279.15 feet as of noon Thursday. Crown Lake Creeks are beginning to clear, with temperature around 57 degrees in the morning this week. White River Last report I had on bass was they were on and off the beds as far as the females. And some are even Carolina rigging some of the points, too. Try main river/lake channel points for these tasty rascals. Webbank fishing in hot springs arkansas. Check out the Lakeview Landing Hwy 95 Facebook page for water temperature and other updates. One 2-pound rainbow had five sculpin and at least four crawdads in its stomach. Seeing as I'd never fished this lake 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. Ive heard of a couple of good days for catfish, but thats when its not rainy, not windy and above 72 degrees. If youve got all of those things, come on out, David said. This is our best hatch of the year. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions and this scenario has continued since mid-January. Fish warm runoff if available. It takes a lot of rain to flood the river, but it can flood with heavy prolonged rains. Lake Hinkle is one of Arkansass premier fishing lakes and is managed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. We like to watch them grow, he said. The public is now urged to take advantage of the changing weather and fishing possibilities at all area lakes. Try using jigs or minnows. Millwood Lake had jumped a few inches over the past few days and clarity is improved from muddy to heavy stain in most locations. Look in buckbrush pea gravel areas to locate fish. A couple of days ago I went back to the same place with different conditions. White River/Clarendon Area and click on Scuba Steve's blog for a daily report. I will take their word for it. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. Most fish still seem to be looking up. Check before heading to the Little Red River for Greers Ferry Dam water release by downloading the USACE Little Rock app, Corps of Engineers website (, ) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (. Crappie are fair to good. The White has had no wadable water and extremely heavy flows augmented by substantial spillway releases. 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. White Bass 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. (updated 4-13-2023) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake is at 1,129.35 feet msl, which is about as full as it can get, he said. When you observe trout taking insects from the top of the water, switch to elk hair caddis size 16. GPS locations of Brush Pile / Crappie Condos in Lake Ouachita. Before the hatch, fish a caddis pupa like the Sunday Special in size 16. Some fish are starting to hit a topwater bait, like a quarter-ounce buzzbait. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 542.97 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). Copyright 2023, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. Check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time release data or by calling (501) 362-5150). FINALLY, Lake Ouachita has been lowered 2 feet below flood pool, which will allow Entergy to drastically reduce generation flow and times, which will give the public the opportunity to safely boat and fish in the Carpenter Dam tailrace. Reports this week of the whites being found on the road beds and near rocky points not far from the channel. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. (updated 3-30-2023) Capt. The, 501-289-2210), a 24/7 self-serve bait shop at the lake, said that like everywhere else, water has been higher than normal. 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. There are no dams on these streams. Beaver Tailwater Lots, and I mean LOTS, of debris floating. (updated 4-14-2023) Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out-of-state) said black bass are still very good. (updated 4-13-2023) Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) said bream are biting year-round on redworms and crickets. Remember that the White and North Fork rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. Theyre doing well now. Most of the white bass and hybrid fishing will be up the rivers, and the usual spawning areas will likely be too deep and have too much current to fish them right now. The Army Corps of Engineers reported the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 9,810 cfs (turbine) as of noon Thursday, with round-the-clock release that has ranged 7,400-9,800 cfs for at least two days. the fishing this past week has been off and on. Lake level is gradually falling and is 576.02 as of Friday. 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