I will find small schools cruising along the bottom feeding on shad. Bream are good on redworms and crickets. 0000012166 00000 n The water temperature is running 69 degrees early to 74 later in the day, depending on location. Always check the generation schedule daily to see if they are running power for the day. Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the river is clear and at a normal level. Spinner baits and buzz baits are working on the windy days. Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine, Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk, For real-time information on stream flow in Arkansas from the U.S. Geological Survey, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/rt, For water-quality statistics (including temperature) in many Arkansas streams and lakes, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/current/?type=quality. Cooks Lake is a 2-mile long oxbow off of the White River, nestled in the heart of the Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge near Casscoe in Arkansas County. 0000013125 00000 n Theyre catching a few and then the bite stops, so keep moving to find them. We discussed flies, and on his suggestion I changed out the pheasant tail nymph for an egg pattern. Brown Trout John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. On this day I had Lynn and Jan. Fisheries, vegetation, facility management and downstream water needs are the key factors considered in deciding the drawdown's depth and timing. I had guided her previously and looked forward to the trip. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) says, Weve been catching double limits of small/medium crappie on live bait fished 8-12 foot deep on brushpiles in 16-24 foot of water.. Then a fast, short strip back to get them to chase it. Clarity recently stained up along Little River and oxbows due to recent wings (which brought on lake wind advisories). Pittsfield, MA 01202, Michael Riordan I am catching this species by vertical jigging a spoon or by trolling a #7 Berkley Flicker Minnow. The wind helps reoxygenate the water as the fall breakdown of matter in water robs it of oxygen and wind and rain are the only things that will replenish it. Catfishing is good using stinkbait. This requires heavy sink tip lines (250 grain), heavy rods (8-weight or better) and advanced casting skills. It is lightly stained from the mid-lake area and heading north. 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As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 655.21 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 695.0 feet msl). 413-499-9344 The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, Vertical-jigging seemed to work best for the tubes and minnows this week. Lake Maumelle The most productive flies have been small midge patterns like zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead). Lots of smaller browns that are holding near the banks love hitting the hoppers. Mark notes that renovations at the Jim Hinkle hatchery have begun, and over the next year work will be going on there to expand the size of the silos and reconstruct them. She had no reports on, Lake Poinsett State Park, reports that Lake Poinsett is still in the process of refilling. Horseshoe Lake His day had been a bit slower, also. Both lakes will be slowly lowered from Nov. 5 through Nov. 13. The schooling bass were chasing large pods of threadfin shad to the surface and blowing them out of the water at daylight in the oxbows near vertical structure where the flats drop off into 8-15 feet of depth until the past couple weeks, and that schooling activity has ceased again. Annual inspections will continue to verify this plan is working, and adjustments to the long-range plan will be made as needed to do what is best for overall lake management. If relocating a dock, be sure it does not restrict navigation or become a boating hazard. A two-fly rig with a midge dropper has been consistent, along with apricot or peach egg patterns. Good luck and Go Greeson!. Focus on the main channel jetties, wooden structures and laydowns on calm sunny days while there is still current. Crappie are good. Surface water temperature on Wednesday afternoon was 63 degrees. Lake Catherine is formed by Remmel Dam and Lake Hamilton is formed by Carpenter Dam. I caught one and missed another in about 20 feet of water off of a shallow sandy shoreline. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 384.41 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl). Lake Greeson From the home screen, you will need to Log In Surface water temperature is 70 degrees. All rights reserved. River clarity ranges 3-5 inches with heavy stain to muddy from White Cliffs to U.S. Highway 71 at Wilton Landing. 0000003699 00000 n There are no dams on these streams. Shallow diving crank baits long plastic worms have been working the bests. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email. The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, to occur between October 15 and December 1 each year. Walleye thrive in the tailrace in the summer and early fall months as these fish prefer colder water temperatures than other area game fish. Crappie, like other fish, have only been eating a certain times of d anay. The pilot Some anglers have been fishing large streamers on the heavy flows we have been getting later in the day and having success. Walleye are still biting, but seemed to have scattered out a bit. These fish are beginning to feed heavily again after a long hot summer. Blue Mountain Lake Begin Refill February 1, 2022. While waterfront homeowners appreciate the opportunity for dock/seawall maintenance and brush pile placement, the drawdown definitely creates new angling dynamics. Beaver Tailwater (870-435-6525) said the tailwaters for Bull Shoals Lake have dropped to 4 feet below power pool; the lake currently is sitting at 655.20 feet msl. 0000007523 00000 n Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. 0000009267 00000 n (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) says. On this day, the catch was good even later in the day. 0000015891 00000 n The water released at the dams will be used to generate emission-free, low-cost hydroelectric power. Some docks will be able to rest on the lakebed with little or no problem. We were all eager to return to the river. Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are low and gin clear. wv60 3/f5h']6|w$H/V',nTGl[IZ_{z?Irv\'su dAEE28@m1vT 4/OO&VLr?L0b # N _@YiLi]Mn3fz,/Uc.'fofo fn^fB?1.gx When the sun starts to get high in the sky, start focusing on the deeper water. Surely the. Try using chicken liver, worms and crayfish. White bass are moving up the War Eagle arm. With the low flows, the fish are concentrated in the deeper holes and in the oxygenated shoals. They are showing up in several different types of areas and at different times of day. This beautiful lake spans just under 8,000 surface acres. Slowly but surely turnover is progressing. 0000131736 00000 n With the low clear water, wading is at its best. Weekends generation schedule has been minimal. Try using jigs. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. (updated 10-21-2021) Lake Sequoyah Boat Dock (479-444-3475) said the lake is slightly stained and has jumped up in the past week, and its sitting 6 inches above normal level. We discussed flies, and on his suggestion I changed out the pheasant tail nymph for an egg pattern. As one of Arkansas most popular lakes, there is plenty to do all around the lake. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) Bass have been mentioned being caught at depths of 6-8 feet using various artificial baits. 0000007597 00000 n Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 12,907 cfs. On the low water the bite was excellent! Harris Brake Lake The winter drawdown for both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin next month, on Nov. 1, and be completed on Nov. 10. There has been wadable water on the Norfork tailwater and it fished well some days and poorly on others. Largemouth Bass 0000012188 00000 n Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. The bass love to hit the fly on the drop. We returned to the lodge. Dry Run Creek has fished well. (updated 10-21-2021) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 457.01 feet msl, 5.03 feet below normal pool for this time of year (462.04 feet msl). Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the SouthwesternPower Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. Officials say the drawdown for Lake Hamilton will be 5 feet, and water levels will be reduced about 6 inches per day. Visit www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com for a daily update on fishing conditions. Once completed it will allow for much higher capacity and allow for more types of trout to be raised, like the. In response, NJDEP drafted the 2016 Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Pilot Program. Pulling Flicker Shads in 10-15 feet of water has produced some nice numbers. Trotlines are being set at 12-15 feet depth. The trout were a bonus. The river has been very low over the last month. 0000093009 00000 n Hybrid and white bass are eating at will; stay around the shad, keep eye out for birds as well, and use topwater baits, spoons and inline spinners. Black bass fell off drastically this week with poor reports. Try using jigs. The next day we started early. December 23, 2021 Written by David A. Other than breaking fish the bass bite is near nonexistent. Where to Fish in Arkansas WebLakes Hamilton or Catherine may call Entergys Hydro Operations office at (501) 844-2148. The White has had marginal wadable water. The new ramp will provide a safer, more accessible ramp with a straight-line slope that will work well for most lake levels and drawdowns. Black bass are and being caught schooling on top with Brush Hogs. Entergy operates these lakes and associated lands subject to the license issued and administered by FERC. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. Currently the largemouth bass bite has been best for me. Walleye are still biting, but seemed to have scattered out a bit. If the shoreline is steep or rocky in a particular area, dock owners may need to temporarily move docks to deeper water. Entergy has posted the weekly generation schedule starting Friday, Oct. 22, that extends through Thursday, Oc. The water is somewhat clear but is showing signs of turnover. We were into trout almost immediately. Moon times indicate a good next couple of days, though Saturday, she says. The river continues to run mostly low. No reports on bream. That way the ladies would get to see more locations on the river and get to fish, with two different guides. (update 10-14-2021) David Hall at Dads Bait Shop (501-289-2210) said Wednesday the clarity is slightly stained and the water level is normal. The lake must be refilled by the following April 1 if possible. This new requirement will begin on January 1, 2018. Oxbows are ranging 5-10 inches depending on location. You can subscribe to email updates on information such as water release plans for Remmel and Carpenter Dams; shoreline management, lake levels, dock permitting, safety, etc. Due to current guidelines, Cooks Lake will be open to fishing during normal business hours Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., water level pending. This morning I caught a nice striped bass before sunrise trolling a # 7 flicker minnow. 0000002460 00000 n We will be able to quickly communicate information like lake drawdown information, emergent changes in lake levels due to threatening weather, changes in dock permitting requirements, warnings of heavy debris in the lakes, upcoming events on the lakes, etc. 0000011104 00000 n Highland Lake in Stoddard will have a 1-foot drawdown starting on September 7. This is to facilitate work being done downstream at Island Pond Dam. On October 11, the level will be returned to the normal drawdown. Island Pond drawdown will also begin on September 7 for the purpose of construction on the dam. There are only two weekends left for fishing at Cooks Lake, before the lake closes until spring for waterfowl season, so now is the time to try. . The annual drawdown begins on November 1 of each year and the refill of both lakes will begin between March 1 and March 8 of the following year. The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. Click here for the Latest Issue of Life on the Lakes newsletter. With summer coming to an end, the. Shad are starting to group up a little better, but they are spread out and moving into the creeks. The scenic lake is full of slab crappie, giant bluegills, largemouth bass and catfish of all species. Rainbow Trout 0000042249 00000 n For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit www.entergy.com/hydro. Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. White River/Clarendon Area We should see some falling water temperatures with the strong cold front that is forecast to move in this weekend. This e-mail is typically issued once each week or more often if conditions change (less often if conditions have not changed). Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. (update 10-21-2021) Curtis Willingham at River Rat Bait in Camden (870-231-3831) reports that crappie are good on minnows and gray jigs in shallow water during the evenings. Lakes Hamilton and Catherine are a part of Project 271, a hydroelectric project licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). HOT SPRINGS (AGFC) - The annual drawdown of Lake Hamilton will be 3 feet this year. 0000116279 00000 n Bream Bream are still good on redworms and cricket. It is lightly stained from the mid-lake area and heading north. Hotels & Resorts; Bed & Breakfasts Remember that the White and Norfork Rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. Concord, NH The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) announced today that the annual fall drawdown of the lakes and ponds controlled by dams owned by NHDES will be initiated according to the schedule below. Crystal Lake in Gilmanton drawdown will start at the beginning of October in conjunction with upstream bridge work. In the event a property seller would like to have this service completed as a pre inspection, Entergy will honor this inspection for 1 year and is transferable to one buyer for submission as a part of the permit transfer process. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. Either way you need to get the bait down to the 30-foot depth. My best location is in 28 to 36 feet of water, on the outside edge of large shallow flats. Small Spooks, Rooster Tails, spoons and swimbaits are the way to go after the hybrids, but remember that bybrids have small mouths, so downsize your baits. We motored upstream and began fishing. Crappie are shallow in about 5 feet depth and the bite is good over underwater brushpiles. On Lake Hamilton, you can enjoy fishing, recreational boating, swimming, skiing, jet skiing, and more. Small boats, kayaks or canoes are the only watercraft that can launch at this time. Trolling shallow running crankbaits against the current has been productive catching white bass and hybrids, as well as walleye in the 3-pound class. Water clarity is 4-6 feet and the water was a slight stain to it. One of them is huge and has a great BBQ area. The stage at Augusta is down to 15.78, more than 10 feet below flood stage of 26.00 feet. Before launching, please check in at the Conservation Education Center, and report back before leaving. (updated 10-21-2021) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said Wednesday afternoon that the lake is the normal stain and is at a normal level. Greers Ferry Lake The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 14,122 cfs. Heavy stocking from Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery over the last few months has the river full of, Mark notes that renovations at the Jim Hinkle hatchery have begun, and over the next year work will be going on there to expand the size of the silos and reconstruct them. We finished with about 35 trout. 0000015246 00000 n This also works well for our brown trout. (updated 10-7-2021) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said water levels have been at 300 cfs and water clarity is clear. Hand-tied deer hair jigs were the bait of choice. Midges, pheasant tails, hares ear and Woolly Buggers are recommended for fly-fishing. I then rigged a couple of fly rods. WebHamilton Lake History; IN Boater Safety; Fish Creek Trail; Links; More 2021Minutes. I drove to Rim Shoals. Crappie are eating if you can stay with them or over them; use jigs, crankbaits and live bait and fish in 16-45 feet of water. 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