Anytime lakes like this and other similar lakes come up, they get out of the flow, they said. Lake Bennett. JavaScript is disabled. Be great if all this rain was snow. (updated 2-23-2023) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing continues to pick up at Lake Charles. Some holding in the mouths of the creeks and main lake and are over 120-150 feet and have been suspended 90-100 down. (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. 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.. Cole Harken is a wildlife expert living in Conway. John also offers an explanation for choosing the right fly: Fly selection is a big deal in fly-fishing. Mud Lake, Horseshoe and McGuire oxbows along Little River have had the best water clarity and the most aggressive largemouth and spotted bass over the past few weeks. This should improve with warm days and dirty water. Some larger white bass are up the river with walleye spawning, and smaller ones have not spawned yet and are still in open water on shad. said the water level now at Greers Ferry Lake is at 468.75 feet msl, 6.71 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and falling with generation. It can take days for a regular bite pattern to resume after a big drop in temperature, so anglers need to be aware. But warm weather has made for great times on the water.. GRAVETTE, Ark. Lou posts almost daily on his Facebook page with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. Try Rock Crawler reds on the steeper, clearer water; Wiggle Warts on mid; and a Chick Magnet on the flat side in the stain. 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. Alligators have a relatively long lifespan, with some individuals having been known to live up to 50 years in the wild. The death roll consists of the alligator rolling and spinning while holding the prey so that smaller, bite-sized chunks are torn off. Plan your crappie trip to the Little Maumelle either early (sunup or before) and late in the day, an hour or so before dark and into the night (when the yo-yos are working). I dropped my bait down to 50 feet, and when a small school of fish came under me, I would reel up as fast as I could through the middle of the school. Most are being caught in 15 feet of water downstream from Houseman to Beaver town. Further upstream, the flow at the Maynard Lock and Dam was 52,474 cfs. Crappie anglers havent provided much news from Greers Ferry Lake recently. Their teeth were adapted for crushing rather than piercing prey, and they were capable of killing and eating even large dinosaurs. Water level has stablized from recent rains. Over the last week they have seen water depths of 8.5 to 10.5 feet with a strong current. Redworms are getting reactions from bream right by the dock. Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Friday morning that the crappie are beginning to bite, and bite well. They inhabit freshwater environments such as lakes, rivers, swamps, and marshes, though they can also be found in brackish water. Always check the USACE Little Rock app for the generation schedule before heading out. The shallow bite is practically nonexistent right now. Drag something deep, or sit out and throw an Alabama rig, jerkbaits, and the Wiggle Wart, and dont forget about the Rat-L-Trap. Fishing continues to be up and down just like the weather. Call the center at 870-241-3373 for more information. The stage at Pine Bluff is at 31.63 and slightly on the rise (flood stage is 42 feet). Once I have identified the trend I make sure everyone has the most productive flies. Nutrias few and far between. 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. The crappie are in a prespawn bite and found around brush and other cover. The Arkansas River offers good fishing for largemouth bass and white bass, but there's very good bass fishing at Lee Creek Lake and Sugarloaf Lake. (updated 2-9-2023) 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. Anytime I am in a fly shop I ask what the hot fly has been recently. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. White River Older alligators prey on turtles, fish, birds, and mammals all the way up to the size of deer. As of Friday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was at 359.00 feet msl (normal pool: 342.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 373.0 feet msl). We have none of them either. Generation has been pretty consistent, starting around 6 a.m. and ending mid-afternoon. Crappie are good on small jigs or minnows. The best activity was mid-day, and the crappie were holding 12-15 feet of depth in our planted brush piles. Smaller males migrate first into the tailrace to prepare the spawning beds. The lake is at the same level as it was a week ago. 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. Mike says they continue to find a few large schools of white bass over the past couple weeks along Little River above White Cliffs about 2 miles before getting to the mouth of McGuire Lake. Ive been getting bit on a Jewel football jig or shaky head in green pumpkin on the points, ledges and swings in the creeks. The White River at Newport was 22.29 feet, indicating they are letting out quite a bit of water out of both lakes. Also, the minnows and nightcrawlers that work for crappie may get a bass reaction. (updated 2-23-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are fishing poorly. The White River at Newport was 22.29 feet, indicating they are letting out quite a bit of water out of both lakes. However, as alligators age, their teeth become stronger and more robust, which allows them to prey on much bigger animals. Bass are starting to bite on artificials off of the points. I was in roughly 80 feet of water just outside of a channel swing with fish suspended 20-70 feet down. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Narrows Dam was 546.89 feet msl (full pool: 548.00 feet msl). Heavy rains lately can make river conditions change overnight. This is a great time to chase, Wading with the water up can be tricky wading staffs can keep ya dry. Greers Ferry Lake. Bee Lake had a few keepers to play with recently as long as the wind would let you stay out on the main lake. Anything shad-like will be a great bait now. 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. Think white for baits and flies this week: shad patterns, white egg patterns, white-bellied stick baits the water level will support deep-diving jerkbaits white jigs and minnows. . Since that time the AGFC and AGRED, the lakes owner, have worked together to monitor and minimize potential spread of the invasive species through information campaigns. 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. All species were out there feeding. Alligators are found primarily in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Texas. picking up topwater lures, Chatterbaits, buzzbaits, worms, shad-type flukes, creature baits and swimbaits. Beaver Lake is nationally renowned for bass fishing and has even become a . 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. The preferred bait is a yellow-headed hair jig, and some minnows are being used, though not as many as jigs. 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. Alligators have been hunted seasonally in Arkansas since 2008 as a measure to . (Top navigation pool is 338.2 and bottom pool is 336.0.) . When my wife, Lori, and I go out, I rig our rods differently. Arkansas is a geographically diverse state with mountainous regions co-existing with swamps and wetlands. Factors like diet, exercise, stress levels, and environmental conditions can all impact an alligators lifespan. (updated 2-23-2023) Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978) said the water temperature is rising and the water is clear. Modern campsites offer the best in . 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. With the increasing boat traffic, we need to be mindful when operating our boats near others who are not underway and anchored. The best bass reactions are random hits on Brazalo spinnerbaits in Spot Remover, Chatterbaits in white, and Rat-L-Traps in natural-colored crawfish browns and oranges or Toledo Gold and Red Chrome, and custom painted Bent Pole Little John Cranks in Rayburn Red finessed through the dead pad stems. The drawdown will remain in effect until March 1, at which time the 7,000-acre lake will be allowed to refill. With proper care and nutrition, captive alligators may even be able to live past 100 years of age! 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. Can you kill them? Greers Ferry Lake is 6.6 feet above normal conservation pool. Temperature and conditions over the next month will dictate your game plan and success. Lizards, soft plastics of any type and crankbaits are working. Also check the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecast generation schedule. Check it out. A gators sex is determined by the temperature in the nest. I didn't get to head out on the lake until 10 a.m., but as luck would have it, the bite was on as soon as I got to the area that I wanted to check out. There was once a town where Greers Ferry Lake now sits. A 2.8 McMinnow is on deck. There has been nothing to report this week. for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. These freshwater habitats are prime areas for alligators that thrive in these areas, and some can reach incredible lengths. The crankbait bite is getting better as temps rise. * No reports on bream or catfish. If you are out looking for striped bass, they will be in an area from East Pigeon to the 101 bridge and/or from the Highway 62 bridge back to the 101 Boat Docks. If you use artificial lures try deeper-diving lures. Clarity along Little River is stained, and is much worse further up Little River with river clarity ranging 3-5 inches visibility depending on location. I started the day with that fly and did well at Three Dollar Bridge on the Madison River. Use large white shad imitations in floating and sinking versions. Buffalo National River/Crooked Creek U.S. Geological Survey's Lake Conway water level site. Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) is closed for the winter and will reopen this month. No bream or bass reports. Youll have to keep moving to find them but when you do theres usually a few. are still on in the usual places like Gold Creek, but are hit and miss. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. Stripers are still good. 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. Watch This Florida Woman Feed an Alligator. Featuring 28,000 acres of clear water that attracts thousands of water sports lovers, fishermen, hikers, and birdwatchers, Beaver Lake is located in the Ozark Highlands near Rogers and features forests, tall bluffs, and meadows crisscrossed by hiking trails. Largemouth bass reports have been good. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. Parallel steeper ledge 45-degree banks and steeper transition banks. Water temperatures have been 43-44 degrees. One of the guides going out from Andrews fished three days this week and on his teams the anglers were doing real well on the crappie. The wind came up and it started to rain pretty hard. Make sure you have the right color: Monkey Milk, black/chartreuse, Cajun Cricket, Kiwi, Mo-Glo, Silver, Blue Ice in jigs, or orange/white/diamond mist in Crappie Magnet. Florida largemouth bass will be stocked during the summer of 2025. 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). Bream are biting on worms and Bream Killers. This makes alligators significantly larger than caimans which reach a maximum of 13 feet long, and gharials which reach around 14 feet. However, despite its immense weight, it wasnt a record-breaker as it only measured 13 feet 3 inches long. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Let's all be safe and enjoy this awesome fishery. Greers Ferry Lake is 6.6 feet above normal conservation pool. I have been doing well on swimbaits anywhere from the U.S. Highway 412 bridge up towards Neils Bluff. It does take some looking, but once you find them it is a blast. Alligators currently face a number of threats, including habitat loss, pollution, poaching, and the exotic pet trade. When she hears the young yelping, she opens the nest and gently carries them to water in her mouth. 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. I stopped at Abes fly shop and asked for the fly. The clarity is muddy to almost yellow looking, they report, and the level of the lake appears to be 2-3 feet deeper for some that at this usual time of the year. Hopefully you choose one that the trout wants. Beaver Lake size: max 32"/10 to 12 lbs perhaps. I went to the San Juan River in New Mexico without a clue of what to fish. The hot flies have been sowbugs, various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise) and white mop flies. Spring River Although the size of crocodiles varies depending on species, alligators compare well against them. There has definitely been some shad kill. A large portion of the museum is free (no charge) but they usually have a special/traveling area that is available for a modest fee. With the increasing boat traffic, we need to be mindful when operating our boats near others who are not underway and anchored. reports have been good. There are not a lot of crappie anglers out yet with the chill (35 degrees Friday) still in the air. Merthiolate and June Bug colors were working in the stained water in back of McGuire. The water temperature is ranging about 46-49 degrees. The White has had no wadable water and heavy flows. Look for balls of shad and try throwing an Alabama rig. If the warm weather continues, the spawners should move soon. Blue Catfish The Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water to get the lake down, usually running two generators 24/7. Though they're quick, they don't like . Anglersare catching them as shallow as 3-5 feet now. Lake Bennett, Woody Hollow State Park, AR. John said, We have had a shad kill. Rainbow Trout Find your next adventure. We have had higher flows that have fished well. Black bass can be caught with shallow-medium diving crankbaits, lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs along rocks and docks. Black bass are still in a winter pattern and that bite is rate fair. (updated 2-23-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reported Lake Poinsett had crappie biting well on minnows and jigs. The bass are in the 5-foot range or shallower in these backwater areas. Some walleye are upriver, some are on their way and some have not even started and all in-between, he said. 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. The shad are spread out. 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 has been nothing to report this week. Out on the boats, anglers have caught some but not many. The elevation is 249.26 feet msl. The Chinese alligator is critically endangered and is the smaller of the two species. Hybrid and white bass are eating very well all over, 25-55 feet deep, while some are still in 80 feet of water; spoons, inline spinners and swimbaits working well. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) The water is going to be so high, you have to know where the holes are to catch these guys. Learn more about us & read our affiliate disclosure. Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool) The hatchery has been stocking some really nice chunky fish. Alligators prefer warm climates and rarely venture far north of the Virginia-North Carolina border. As members of Alligatoroidae, alligators are also members of the order Crocodilia. The massive influx of healthy rainbow trout to the lake rejuvenates the tailrace to an earlier scenario of quality fishing. I knew what was going on. Water temperatures have been 43-44 degrees. Quick links to regions: Hopefully you choose one that the trout wants. Watermelon red, red/blue/grape colors in artificials are good choices for bass here. Stripers do make a spawn just like every other fish in the lake; the only difference is the eggs do not recruit new fish. When they push back in, try a Rapala Jigging Rap or Tater Shad on a Moon Eye. As stated earlier, this process is ongoing and is regulated by Entergy on a weekly basis. (updated 2-23-2023) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said 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. If you're looking to drift-fish, try fishing a double-nymph rig and adjust for the depths you are fishing. There have been numerous shad coming through Bull Shoals Dam. He says there was some speculation that the creature was a caiman, which are related to alligators and are legal to own in Arkansas. Try crawlers in 5-15 feet. The yo-yos are working for crappie, too, and also on minnows. (updated 2-23-2023) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said that as of Wednesday, Millwood Lake has begun falling from recent rise over 3 feet and is still muddy from recent storms. As of Thursday midday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 37,793 cfs. Call the center at 870-241-3373 for more information. The alligator numbers everywhere I frequent are exploding. It is full of Gators of all sizes. (updated 2-23-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service said that during the past week they have had a half-inch of rain at Cotter, warmer temperatures and moderate winds. Bait presentation should be very slow. Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) reported that the. Harris Brake Lake It is important to note that dramatic drops in temperature greatly affect the trout bite in a negative way. (updated 2-23-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said 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. 45 of our 75 counties have documented gators. Big female largemouths are beginning to stage at creek mouths and on the first vertical drops from the spawning flats to deeper water. Del regularly posts new YouTube videos. ), Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, Jonesboro police investigating 2 reported shootings. DeGray Lake water level is 406.5 feet msl. Using a jerkbait on breezy day bluff ends over steeper swings and points will fool a few. Caught in Merrisach Lake in September 2020 by alligator hunter Travis Bearden, the massive alligator beat the previous record set in 2015 by almost 2 inches. Amongst these lowlands is the Mississippi Alluvial Region which includes many swamps and wetlands. Come join the discussion about optics, trails, clubs, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Follow them and have a great season this year. But just how big can they get? The overflow of that food source into the river sets off the famous voracious feeding pattern and the easy trout catch, which anglers love. (updated 2-23-2023) Dave McCulley, owner of Jenkins Fishing Service in Calico Rock, said the recent storms caused both Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes to rise above the conservation pool. Follow my fishing Facebook page (Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service) for day-to-day updates on the walleye bite. The catfish will be burying in their holes and then will come out and be feeding. Excellent angling opportunities are on the horizon as soon as stable conditions return to Carpenter Dam, depending on consistent weather fronts. Its kind of slow right now. Crappie are still biting but its difficult to catch them from the shoreline or dock. Many crappie anglers are using the LiveScope and searching them out and using a variety of baits, mostly jigs, artificials and minnows. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions. Flies that imitate injured shad will draw immediate strikes from hungry rainbows. January marked the first big month of rainbow trout stocking with 9,300 fish scheduled for Lake Catherine. Catfish Cooks Lake Beaver Lake is a man-made reservoir in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas and is formed by a dam across the White River. Using a jerkbait on breezy day bluff ends over steeper swings and points will fool a few. Look for something in the water that gives the fish a break from current. Anglers are also throwing a green pumpkin or brown jig around the wood. Deinosuchuslived 82 to 73 million years ago during the Cretaceous era and spent their time in brackish water. The lake is in good shape and clear for hte most part. Plenty of rain lately has the river up about a foot above normal and has the water stained a good pea soup tint. However, alligators today are much, much smaller than their prehistoric counterparts. Saugeye, Jim Harris This week we've seen a significant shad kill on the lake. Stay safe and respectful on the lake. 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). The Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water to get the lake down, usually running two generators 24/7. Kent has heard no reports on catfish or bream. She sticks around to help protect them for up to two years. (updated 2-23-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) says the river is good right now. Mama gators protect the nest. Central Arkansas Water will stop drawing down the lake on March 1. Fishing has been good for. I tried a variety of methods and the one that worked best was spider-rigging with minnows at a slow crawl! Kent said. There has been nothing to report this week. Some fish are already staging early prespawn areas in the creeks. Now with all the increased thunderstorms this week and slowly falling lake level, with the lake still almost 20 inches high, and the decrease of discharge at Millwood Dam and gates, we have yet to see how the crappie will respond over the next week. Join us as we discover the biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas! The stage at Morrilton was down almost 6 feet from this time a week ago, to 12.28 feet (flood stage is 30 feet). Then, there is a private land quota hunt - like the bear hunt in N AR. Further upstream, the flow at the Maynard Lock and Dam was 52,474 cfs. When they quit, they quit. 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. As of midday Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 556.22 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 556.25 feet msl; top flood elevation 580.0 feet msl). "We expect a big change in the next three weeks," they report. in Calico Rock, said the recent storms caused both Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes to rise above the conservation pool. Fish slow if its flat, clear and sunny. 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. (updated 2-23-2023) Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) reported that the crappie are moving to theshallows. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. The surface water temperature was 49 degrees and the water was stained in the creeks but a little clearer on the main lake. The lake level Thursday was 577.50 feet msl. Trout Kirsten Bartlow with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission shares some information on alligators in Arkansas. Beaver Lake, Arkansas, US Fish Identification Chart. "They are not really going full bore, but they can be caught now and that's big." The fishing pressure on the lake is still light. They are in 12-50 feet of water for best results, Tommy said, suggesting anglers use minnows, jigs or a small crankbait. They are taking reservations on their answering machine for spring. Still plenty around. Most trout are being caught on Pautzke Fire Bait fished with light terminal tackle, with most being caught in slack water and eddies. (updated 2-23-2023) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the fishing has been really good. (501-834-5733) says the river is good right now. A feller stopped by my office earlier today and said he has trapped 46 since the beginning of November here in central AR. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge rising slightly at 28.74 feet, or 2.74 above the flood stage of 26.00 feet. The warm rain helped. Alligators are actually incredibly important to the ecosystem. He told me the fly he used. Ledges, humps and weed lines have been the most productive areas to fish. 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. Lake Dardanelle Enjoy Norfork Lake!! The 10 Best Childrens Books About Alligators Reviewed and Ranked, Watch This Florida Woman Feed an Alligator Up-Close, With Predictable Ending, Discover the One Place on Earth that Crocodiles and Alligators Coexist. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. I did catch a few fish on a dead stick, meaning no motion at all except for what the boat was doing. 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 weekend when the sun was up bright and high in the sky and you could see movement in 3-5 feet of depths on the spawning flats. Water level has stablized from recent rains. Expect more of the same as far as generation schedule goes. Water temperature was ranging 51-54 degrees as of Tuesday. Check out the Lakeview Landing Hwy 95 Facebook page for water temperature and other updates. 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