You can find them on spread-out flats and in the bushes now. Water at Calico Rock has been between 11.5 feet and 12.5 feet with some dinginess and fast current. Water Clarity Stained Pulling mid-diving crank baits, coated in Pautzke Fire Gel, has been the preferred method. Flow below the dam Thursday midday was 9,591 cfs, with constant generation in that range for several days. John says his favorite rig has been a cerise San Juan worms and an orange egg. The campgrounds have all opened and are getting ready for the summer season. The Newport stage is steady at 23.86 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). Spotted Bass High river current flow rate conditions in Little River make river fishing somewhat difficult to maintain. The weekly generation report is posted every Wednesday evening on the Entergy website under Hydro-Operations. (updated 4-13-2023) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said the fishing "is on, man!" 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). John also said, The caddis hatch is ongoing. (updated 3-30-2023) 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. Little Maumelle River Black bass are starting to hit on the warm days, though David admits they havent really had many warm days yet. ", Crappie are congregating in deep cuts that have debris piled into the bottoms, Eldridge said. It is still high, 11.51 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. The protected pockets are reaching 70 degrees. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette). If youre going for crappie, the boat anglers are trying in the shallow area now with minnows and with a Crappie Stinger jig. WebNestled in the Ouachita Mountains just 10 miles west of Hot Springs Arkansas, Lake Ouachita provides the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Albright fishes out of Mountain Harbor Resort, which offers food, lodging and full marina services. Crappie are on the banks and are biting minnows, jigs "and pretty much everything." As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 437.47 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Please note the recent change in phone number to the facility as well, listed above. Bream are slow, but picking up a little. At Brewer it is up to the top of the boat dock, but you can still park in the parking lot. The clarity is clearing. A couple of anglers were fishing with minnows as well. The goal behind the LakeOuachita.org website is to share and promote information about this incredible area. Black crappie are on beds and the Try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits and swimbaits are all working. Also check the Southwestern Power Administration website (. If you don't have access to a boat there is a good chance the locals can refer you to a good bank fishing spot. It will be difficult to fish this hatch with the high water levels we now have. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. The water level fluctuations have had a big effect on day to day tracking the spawn. The water temperature is in the mid- to high 60s. White River For the most updated Narrows Dam generation schedule from SWEPCO, click. The bass have started to spawn, so they are biting what bothers them. Be safe during nasty weather and keep on high ground. Horseshoe Lake Almost anything, but topwater poppers seem to be doing better than other baits. Look in buckbrush pea gravel areas to locate fish. The upper end of the lake is still stained with muddy water. The elevation is 249.25 feet msl. Senko, Dinger, floating worm, jerkbait and Carolina rig are go-to baits right now. The lakes are rising as I write. Over the past couple weeks, largemouths have been randomly feeding in creek channels dumping into Little River. First place was almost 19 pounds, second place was 13 pounds and a large number of anglers were in the 6- to 8-pound range among the five keeper bass. Reports this week of the whites being found on the road beds and near rocky points not far from the channel. Try fishing with a size 8 weight and a sink line and cast toward the bank. Arkansas River at Morrilton Lake level is full. Senko, Dinger, floating worm, jerk bait, and Carolina rig are go to baits right now. 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). Note: msl is mean sea level; cfs is cubic feet per second. Arkansas River (Little Rock Area Pools) Rainbow Trout Havent heard anything on black bass. Lake Greeson Tailwater Temperature was 52 degrees at the start, warming to 62 by the end of the day. Drift-fishing with silver-colored inline spinner, yellow Power Eggs and shrimp was the most effective. Youll have to wake them up with something that stinks. The brown trout bite has been reliable with shad doing best. Possession Limit is the total limit of a certain fish species that is in your possession at any time, whether on your person or stored in another location. This is the time to buy that new wading staff. Mud Lakes and Clear Lake's clarity has been heavy stain over the past few days with current passing through there, but 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. Watch for random floaters and broken timber during any navigation on Little River and Millwood Lake. Its that time! 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). John also said, Last winter I had gotten accustomed to fishing low water. 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. Black-and-blue Chatterbaits have been working well, also. Catfishing are biting well on liver, dough bait, minnows and nightcrawlers. WebLake Ouachita State Park. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team had no report this week. This is our best hatch of the year. 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. (updated 3-30-2023) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) says crappie remains slow. Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam) Target those secondary points before a spawning flat or the back of the creek where they go spawn. Spearfishing season for game fish is open June 15- March 15 on Ouachita. The park is popular for water skiing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking. Brown Trout When you see takes on the top but see no insects, switch to a caddis emerger like my Green Butt in size 15. 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. Weekly storms have forced Entergy to schedule heavy generation below all area dams to keep lakes stabilized. Excellent angling opportunities are now present for all methods of fishing, giving the public a good chance of success for the first time this year. Bull Shoals Lake is sitting at 673.09 feet msl, still 14 feet above power pool, but dropping fairly quickly. Bream anglers arent catching any with great size, but theyre active on redworms, nightcrawlers and crickets (which they sell out the resort bait shop). As of Thursday at noon, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 473.46 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl, top flood elevation 487.0 msl). See The Fishing Tool Set Lake Ouachita Guides Recommend. It was a beautiful day. The hair-tied jig in gray, silver and white is the jig of choice. (updated 4-6-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, said Lake Poinsett is kicking on all cylinders. We have had higher flows that have fished well one day and poorly the next. Try a cricket or worm near brush in the 20-25 depth range for a quality bite. Bass are biting well. The stage at Morrilton was fishing at 9.69 feet and falling (flood stage is 30 feet). That's true for most flies, but I could never bring myself to use an authentic Whitlock fly. About us. The crappie are now coming in shallow. All species of fish are in all stages of spawn. The crappie and white bass that anglers are finding are biting on whatever anglers want to fish with, they say. Most black bass are really wanting to feed, a few spawning, and a lot are on the move getting ready to eat and spawn. Bream are biting well on redworms and crickets. The lake is its normal stained and the level may be a little high, but the anglers are still catching the fish shallow. Very heavy generation has been the norm for weeks with both generators running huge amounts of water through the system to keep area lakes at normal summertime pool. Anglers who follow the moon times should pencil in April 17-23 as the best days this month to fish Lake Charles, she said. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. 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). They were avid fly-fishers and serious fly-tyers who had both tied at Sowbug and were hoping to catch the caddis hatch. Always check the USACE Little Rock app for the generation schedule before heading out. Seems like anything olive or brown and yellow have been working. 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). The walleye spawn is nearing an end, but many fish will remain the tailrace to rest and feed-up from the rigors of reproduction. They dont appear to be spawning yet, but they are active and by the first of next week things should be on. 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 bream are active on crickets and redworms. No reports on bream or catfish. I looked further and noted that they had spillway releases on all of the dams in the White River system. Try using jigs or minnows. Try worms, blood bait, stink bait and chicken liver on lines. The hot flies have been pink San Juan worms, egg patterns and caddis patterns fished deep underneath an indicator. The walleyes caught bass fishing have looked spawned out. Sunday, the crappie anglers said they were catching them on the inside edge of those coontail mats sitting in 12 feet of water and they were catching them moving up into shoreline brush anywhere it was flooded. Egg patterns in white or yellow used in the same manner can be productive when the action slows down. 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., YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock). The bass spawn has started. 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 (. Streamer fishing with the current generation schedule has been good, especially on cloudy days. He has been using 1/16-ounce jigs. They were ranging from 2-3.5 pounds, and continue biting well on Rat-L-Traps, Cordell Hammered Spoons, Bomber Fat Free Shads, Little George Tail-Spinners, Heddon Sonar Metal Blades and Rocket Shads. Lake Nimrod Catfish are on the bottom. 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. The same storm knocked out my sister Ernestines power in Memphis for three days. 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. (updated 4-13-2023) Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) had no new reports. Millwood Lake tailwater elevation is near 242 feet msl (almost 17 FEET above normal) but is falling with gate discharge at the dam near 15,000 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Mike provided these latest specifics on the fishing: Each day is different so Fish the Conditions. A mixture of blacks and whites. 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). WebMoving down stream, the waters from Lake Ouachita flow through Blakely Dam and into Lake Hamilton. Early on we caught a few trout. Tail Spinner and Underspins with lead heads like the Little Georges, Little Cleo's and Rocket Shads caught some 2-3 pound whites along Little River between Cemetery Slough and Cossatot inflow over the past week. The nine fly fishing films that comprised this year's tour made me long to battle tarpon, permit and red drum on a fly rod. John also said, The caddis hatch is ongoing. WebA state-record fish must be legally caught in Arkansas where a sport-fishing license is required (no hatcheries or pay-to-fish lakes). April marks the final stocking month for rainbow trout until November, with 4,320 trout scheduled to be released. It will be difficult to fish this hatch with the high water levels we now have. The neighboring Pinnacle Mountain State Park offers even more trails to explore. Mark adds, Be safe wading. Crappie Bull Shoals Dam is 16 feet above power pool and Norfork Lake is 12 feet above power pool. Compounding our enigma was the fact that the lake is in poor condition for fishing. On the lower end, they've been catching mostly smallmouth by throwing Carolina rigs and also a crankbait. Fishing was good overall, but it was hard getting the big fish. 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 are eating small bream, goldfish, nightcrawlers, stink bait, dough bait and trotline minnows. There has been fair bass fishing of late, but Shelly had no specifics beyond that. 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. The stage at Augusta is steady at 32.03 feet, almost 6 feet above flood stage of 26.00 feet. The water clarity is dingy, and the water temperature was 66 degrees before the latest rain and cooler air in the past day. Some bream is being caught. Before the hatch, fish a caddis pupa like the Sunday Special in size 16. They were ranging from 2-3.5 pounds, and continue biting well on Rat-L-Traps, Cordell Hammered Spoons, Bomber Fat Free Shads, Little George Tail-Spinners, Heddon Sonar Metal Blades and Rocket Shads. It takes a lot of rain to flood the river, but it can flood with heavy prolonged rains. Norfork Lake fell 2.2 feet to rest at 9.2 feet above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 16.8 feet below the top of flood pool. There is definitely limited accessibility to ramps, and parking can be an issue so call ahead. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 404.70 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) that the water is running over the spillway after all the rainfall of late. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. It is still high, 11.51 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. Crappie will likely be found around brush and vegetation near the old shoreline as they were moving up to spawn when the last rise of water came into the system. I was surprised because the prediction was for constant flows. Have fun, stay safe and catch some fish!. When you see takes on the top but see no insects, switch to a caddis emerger like my Green Butt in size 15. Boaters can still launch at Carter Point. Most have been caught with the same technique as the walleye. Crappie, catfish, bluegill and stocked 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. Bass are ramping up also with the prespawn in force. (updated 3-30-2023) AGFC staff fishing Greers Ferry Lake said black bass should move up into the newly flooded areas with the warm weather, looking for places to set up spawning beds and feed on insects and other terrestrial critters caught in the rising water. Crankbaits that represent fleeing crayfish will also catch trout that are searching for prey. The most effective fly has been a tan and brown Clouser minnow. For sunny days with flat water and strained conditions, try slow-dragging a Jewel half-ounce Special Ops football jig in green pumpkin. (updated 4-13-2023) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 473.55 feet msl and falling with lots of generation. On Thursday the flow was at 9,000 cfs. Try a cricket or worm near brush in the 20-25 depth range for a quality bite. To plan a striper-fishing trip on Lake Ouachita, call Hugh Albright at (501) 767-2171. Bream Slow, but picking up a little. It was a beautiful day. While many people already know about the wonder of this lake, others have never heard of it! Bank fishing at Maumelle will still be available, and access to hiking trails and other park facilities outside the water will be available. Catfish continue to bite well. I'd say the generation schedule should remain the same till we get another batch of rain. The walleye bite has been up and down as well, but it is still there. There is high river flow rate and current. We like to watch them grow, he said. Black bass are also in prespawn like the crappie, they say. For. Flathead catfish have started biting on live shiners both on rod-and-reel and on short throw lines partway back in creeks. WebFISHING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST Page 10 of 24 Cedar Lake Species Present: Largemouth Bass, sunfish, catfish Seasons: All year Access: Boat access at the lake with a paved ramp. This drop is about as fast as I have seen it drop in my 28 years of living here, Steven said. There is high river flow rate and current. 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. Check the most recent lake level of Millwood Lake on the guide services website linked above, or the Army Corps of Engineers website, for updated gate release changes and inflow rates with rising and falling lake levels. Lake Atkins Fish it like two separate lakes. Webbank fishing in hot springs arkansas. Anglers are catching crappie 8-10 feet using minnows. Lake walleye are more active now in 25-30 feet; crankbaits, crawlers and soft plastics fished different ways are working. The hatchery rainbow trout raised at Hinkle fish hatchery are strong and beautiful. More than a week back, they had heard that white bass were doing well on blue/white jigs below the dam. Lake Erling Little Red River Some crappie are still full of eggs and havent spawned while some have finished spawning. WebArkansass largest lake, Lake Ouachita offers 40,000 acres of clear, clean water surrounded by the scenic Ouachita National Forest. 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. The largemouth bass bite is good. (updated 4-13-2023) Capt. I will take their word for it. "I caught seven pretty nice ones this morning," Eldridge said. (updated 4-13-2023 John Duncan of YoYo Guide Service at Iron Mountain Marina says, Thank you rain for a break. Also, crappie are favoring minnows, particularly silver shiners. June bug/red, Blackberry and Pumpkinseed/chartreuse colors were all randomly working in the back of McGuire and Horseshoe Lake oxbows. Catfish are starting to move up, he said. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. Lake Ouachita Fish Spawning Temperatures. The, Its getting to where you can beat the bank and run into a few target staging early in prespawn areas The shad are moving up again, and video gamers are everywhere from the main lake to backs of the creeks. 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. Use crickets or redworms. ", McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) reports from the David Terry Lock and Dam area that, Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool), McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) says anglers are catching, cool mornings and sunny days make for great. Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville said. Anglers who follow the moon times should pencil in April 17-23 as the best days this month to fish Lake Charles, she said. 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). Webbank fishing in hot springs arkansas. Beaver Lake remained steady at 9 feet above power pool or 0.6 foot below the top of flood pool. WebWindows, Doors & Conservatories. 2023 FishingBooker.com. 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. GPS locations of Brush Pile / Crappie Condos in Lake Ouachita. 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. Bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass, and largemouth bass can be caught in open waters or quiet coves. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Interactive Map Showing fish attractant General State Limits. Trolling shallow-running crankbaits against the current is an excellent method of covering water and locating feeding fish. There has been no wadable water, on the Norfork. The river is up over a foot, making for tougher wading, but with the stocking increased through March and the bad weather, the rainbows have had a chance to build up and have been fun to catch. (updated 4-13-2023) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said the fishing this past week has been off and on. The Newport stage is steady at 23.86 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). Try brush and structure 8-15 feet deep. Also in other spots on the river anglers are throwing a spinnerbait up shallow in white/chartreuse as well as black/blue Chatterbaits. Greers Ferry Lake is 11.4 feet above normal conservation pool. We all need one.. The water level has dropped to normal level for the first time in a few weeks. That is a crucial mistake for a fly fisherman. Try using a Texas rig on brush, or use jigs. 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