FYI- the generation schedule is a forecast and may change without notice, Be prepared for high water at any time. Catfish have been eating well in run-ins and various places, points, channel swings, etc. (updated 4-13-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service at Cotter said that during the past week they had no rain, warmer temperatures and moderate winds. They dont appear to be spawning yet, but they are active and by the first of next week things should be on. 792 Sq. We spoke with two fishermen at Wilton Landing this week, and they have been catching the white bass further upriver near Wilton Landing, Cossatot inflow ditch and Patterson Shoals over the past few days now. Dry Run Creek has fished a bit better. Anglers are also catching bass off main lake points throwing half-ounce PB&J jigs and deep-diving crankbaits in a shad pattern between 10-15 feet depth. Bass will eat minnows now as well. Near the dam its a lot clearer. Be safe during nasty weather and keep on high ground. Also in other spots on the river anglers are throwing a spinnerbait up shallow in white/chartreuse as well as black/blue Chatterbaits. Catfish are on the bottom. Here again we have had spillway releases to augment generation. Spin-fishermen using PowerBaits and lures such as a Super Duper are proven trout catching baits in many conditions. We started seeing beds Tuesday in the protected pockets. I was surprised because the prediction was for constant flows. Crappie overall have been good on minnows as well as jigs in all colors. Membership is $75 per couple. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. The oxbows continue providing best water clarity, albeit somewhat heavy stain to muddy conditions in many locations. I look for water in the mid-60s or better. (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. (updated 4-13-2023) Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978) had no new reports. Reports are updated weekly, although some reports may be published for two weeks if updates are not received promptly or if reporters say conditions havent changed. Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) said. Fishing in Arkansas, Jim Harris Greers Ferry Generation. The River - Beau's Guide Service There are reports of the bass being found shallow along rocky points around 4-8 feet deep. said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 473.55 feet msl and falling with lots of generation. Try a dark-color bait. Lake Charles It's clearing up slowly. And if youre catfishing use nightcrawlers. Water temperature continues its rise, reaching a range of60-65 degrees. The white bass come up, but retreat just as fast. Finally, this cold weather has moved out and we should see a rise in the water temperatures. Expect it to be hit and miss. Lake: Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater) Report (updated 7-19-2017) Greg Seaton with Little Red Fly Fishing Trips (501-690-9166) said the bite remains good on the Little Red with rainbows and browns being caught on midge pupas and mayfly nymphs. The population of white bass may not be massive, they say, but a lot of 3-pounders and other really good ones are being caught. Both runs for white bass and walleye are strong, though. For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit www.entergy.com/hydro. Most areas are in the mid-50s, to 60s up the rivers. Horseshoe Lake (updated 4-13-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) reports the river is "really at a good spot where it's fishing really well." Home | City of Greers Ferry Greers Ferry Dam stands at the foot of beautiful Round Mountain in the Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. Greers Ferry Lake28APR23 1000 468.03 -.01 -.33 462.04 487.0 21.8 F.C. Yum Christie Critters in black/blue and lizards in blackberry or cherry seed were picking up some cruising shallow bass. Some people have been catching bass on spinnerbaits but I have not been able to get that accomplished. Check it out. Water temperature continues its rise, reaching a range of60-65 degrees. Fly Fishing Report On The Little Red River In Arkansas The black bass are grouped up and they are prespawn feeding. Best bite was near Saratoga, Beard's Bluff and Pine Island on live minnows or jigs from 2-9 feet deep in planted brush, vegetation and on planted PVC pipe attractors. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool) The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. Below the dam, the water is at 314 feet msl. (updated 4-6-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said the black bass are biting in 2-10 feet of water. Out in the open water, guides are getting their customers to a good striper bite, catching them on live bait. 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. Target those secondary points before a spawning flat or the back of the creek where they go spawn. Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, said Lake Poinsett is kicking on all cylinders. So they advise checking the flow the day you plan to go since the Corps has been running a lot of water all week in an effort to lower Greers Ferry Lake back to normal pool. There has been fair bass fishing of late, but Shelly had no specifics beyond that. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 542.97 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). Anglers have been catching a lot on Chatterbait covering the water, or a Senko or floating worm up shallow. The bass spawn has started. The water clarity is dingy, and the water temperature was 66 degrees before the latest rain and cooler air in the past day. (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. Over the past couple weeks, largemouths have been randomly feeding in creek channels dumping into Little River. Crappie On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 10,648 cfs. Stripers are being caught with swimbaits, Rat-L-Traps, spoons and bucktail jigs. Crankbaits that represent fleeing crayfish will also catch trout that are searching for prey. Check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time release data or by calling (501) 362-5150). Drift-fishing with silver-colored inline spinner, yellow Power Eggs and shrimp was the most effective. Trolling shallow-running crankbaits against the current is an excellent method of covering water and locating feeding fish. Good luck! Largemouth Bass Bank fishing at Maumelle will still be available, and access to hiking trails and other park facilities outside the water will be available. Largemouth bass fishing has been really good, with one angler landing a 4.5-pound fish (21 inches in length) on a spinnerbait. The largemouth bass bite is good. Water temperatures have been around 50 degrees and the water levels has dropped a little. The public is now urged to take advantage of the changing weather and fishing possibilities at all area lakes. 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. Senko, Dinger, floating worm, jerkbait and Carolina rig are go-to baits right now. Lake Nimrod (updated 4-13-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. High river current flow rate conditions in Little River make river fishing somewhat difficult to maintain. There has been fair bass fishing of late, but Shelly had no specifics beyond that. Plan on continued heavy generation from the dam for a while. Crappie are on the banks and are biting minnows, jigs "and pretty much everything." I know the lake levels are high and we are going to deal with that for a while. Still seeing some suspended schools of crappie over creeks and some brush piles. Fishing on the Little Red River - Arkansas Fly Fishing Guide The surface temperature on Sunday had worked its way past the 60-degree mark, coming in at 63.5 degrees (nearly 11 degrees above the previous Sunday). (updated 4-13-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said that Thursday the lake was 11 feet high. I must say that I enjoyed it. The Devils Fork begins in northeastern Cleburne County, and flows southwest to meet Greers Ferry Lake near Ida, Arkansas. Crappie are fair and still being caught on small jigs or minnows. Arkansas River at Morrilton Weekends can get a quite crowded. Greers Ferry Lake is 11.4 feet above normal conservation pool. Catfishing will be best with gold fish on trotline or noodles. The lower end is stained to clear. $125,000 Last Sold Price. Available Weekends and Pre-arranged Weekdays. So they advise checking the flow the day you plan to go since the Corps has been running a lot of water all week in an effort to lower Greers Ferry Lake back to normal pool. Almost anything, but topwater poppers seem to be doing better than other baits. Little Red River Fishing Reports. for the latest river conditions and what the fish are hitting. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 437.47 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Trout (updated 4-13-2023) Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) had no new reports. (updated 4-13-2023) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) reported water temperature is in the mid- to high 50s. For . wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. 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. 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. Generation Schedules Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Call Toll-Free: 866-494-1993 Note that the number of megawatts to be generated, and consequently, the rate at which water is released at each project, is subject to change as demand for power increases or decreases. LITTLE RED TROUT. Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm CST Saturday: 10am-5pm CST 2023 TBF of Arkansas Schedule. Little Rock District > Locations > District Maps - United States Army Able to raise rainbows and brown trout, it may even be used to raise tiger trout in the future. Little Red River | Arkansas' Adventure Region As the day went on, the water came up. Contact Us. They are staging in brush piles in 15-20 feet of water and are being caught with minnows or jigs in the 8-foot range. They are fishing over the underwater brush piles or trolling the channel for the current. have been biting well on cut perch and cut skipjack, with the, said for all the lakes he fishes in the Hot Springs area DeGray, Hamilton and Ouachita . Crappie, while catch-and-release only, have been tearing up pink and chartreuse jigs. Total hourly outflow at the dam is still very high; at midday it was 15,238 cfs, which is steady for the past few days. But in places that dont have stumps and they have brush, the crappie could be as deep as 10 feet, but were seeing a lot of them suspended in the trees at 5 feet. Right now I try hitting the shallows early for bedding activity. Anglers have been catching a lot on Chatterbait covering the water, or a Senko or floating worm up shallow. From bluff side hikes, kayaking on epic streams, shopping in eclectic stores or reeling in a record catch, this is the place to start planning your adventure. Streamer fishing with the current generation schedule has been good, especially on cloudy days. Always check the USACE Little Rock app for the generation schedule before heading out. Best colors are silver, chartreuse, Monkey Milk, black/chartreuse, Cajun Cricket, Kiwi, Mo-Glo, silver Blue Ice, orange/white, Diamond Mist Crappie Magnets, and minnows and nightcrawlers. Check the most recent lake level of Millwood Lake on the guide services website linked above. Its good fishing now in the northwest, they tell us. As the day went on, the water came up. 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. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 2.1 feet to rest at 14.2 feet above power pool of 659 feet msl. Fishing was good overall, but it was hard getting the big fish. They are loaded, he says. The stage in the Little Rock pool was steady at 7.60 feet (flood stage is 25 feet). These fish are up the river channels and can be caught on jerkbaits, Alabama rigs and topwater C-10 Redfins. The bass have started to spawn, so they are biting what bothers them. 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 visibility in Lake Maumelle is ranging 2-4 feet. Catfish are eating small bream, goldfish, nightcrawlers, stink bait, dough bait and trotline minnows. Lower Arkansas River Map. To help support our river, all of us at Spring River Flies and Guides practice catch and release. At the same time, the fish are not scattered and are easy to reach. Most have been caught with the same technique as the walleye. Smallmouth Bass If youve got all of those things, come on out, David said. Try worms, blood bait, stink bait and chicken liver on lines. Located on the shores of the lake that shares its name, Greers Ferry is ideal for those that love great fishing, water sports, boating and camping. Jim Hinkle stocks all of the trout streams in Arkansas and this new hatchery will be a huge asset to our area. Where to Fish in Arkansas Things are getting better quickly. He says that with dirty creeks, cloudy day, warm rainwater you need to be power fishing with crankbaits, Chatterbaits or square bill. The current along Little River has continued with high flow rates this week, but the schools of whites continue migrating up Little River for their annual spawning run. Youll have to wake them up with something that stinks. 501-551-6659. 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. Bass anglers are either Texas-rigging or flipping a creature bait up shallow, like a 3.5-inch tube (a Gitzit is recommended). Most black bass are really wanting to feed, a few spawning, and a lot are on the move getting ready to eat and spawn. TOP:Taylor Goodman sent us this photo of his wife and the monster rainbow trout she caught on Saturday on the Norfork tailwater. Total hourly outflow at the dam is still very high; at midday it was 15,238 cfs, which is steady for the past few days. Micro-jigs in white or black casted with a strike indicator will produce strikes in current or slack water. The Army Corps of Engineers have been running two units around the clock round-the-clock with two floodgates open. We have had higher flows that have fished well one day and poorly the next. This is a near-perfect level of generation for fishing from a boat. Greers Ferry Lake. Black-and-blue Chatterbaits have been working well, also. If that is not where they are at, I begin to move out. Greers Ferry Lake - United States Army Ft. 889 Budd Creek Rd, Greers Ferry, AR 72067. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. You'll come for the fishing and stay for the fun - with rustic log cabins and camping, the Pot O' Gold Restaurant and nearby attractions like Greers Ferry Lake, several great golf courses, the Ozark Folk Center and more. (Top navigation pool is 338.2 and bottom pool is 336.0.) Black bass are also in prespawn like the crappie, they say. * Crappie have been hit or miss with the muddy current in Little River, high wind and lake wind advisories on main lake over the past few days. It will be difficult to fish this hatch with the high water levels we now have. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. 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. As of midday Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 562.51 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 556.25 feet msl; top flood elevation 580.0 feet msl). Mike says they have been observing a few big fish cruising through shallow grass, reeds and vegetation in bedding areas. (updated 4-13-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said 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. (updated 3-30-2023) Fish n Stuff in Sherwood said the lake is high but there are a lot of fish moving up to spawn. And remember to Have Fun fishing! Water clarity is the usual murky. Whites are munching in the very backs of the big creeks. Reports of finding crappie suspended in 25 feet around 8-10 feet. John also said, Last winter I had gotten accustomed to fishing low water. Try brush and structure 8-15 feet deep. A couple of anglers were fishing with minnows as well. With warmer temperatures, the, 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), Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said. All the general catfish baits are working. Best colors are silver/chartreuse, Monkey Milk, black/chartreuse, Cajun Cricket, Kiwi, Mo-Glo, silver/blue ice, orange/white, Diamond Mist, Crappie Magnet and minnows and nightcrawlers. When you observe trout taking insects from the top of the water, switch to elk hair caddis size 16. 10.0 Moss Dam Shoal . Little Maumelle River 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. (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. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Greer's Ferry Lake is 11.8 feet above power pool. GREERS FERRY LAKE & LITTLE RED RIVER - Greers Ferry Lake Videos. The Army Corps of Engineers was running around 6,000 cfs, which is about two full generators. The hatchery rainbow trout raised at Hinkle fish hatchery are strong and beautiful. We ended the day with 60-plus trout, which included several big fish. It was a beautiful day. Before the hatch, fish a caddis pupa like the Sunday Special in size 16. Top Power Pool Jan 01 to Apr 30 462.04 Apr 30 to May 01 462.04 to 463.04 May 01 to Jun 01 463.04 to 462.54 Jun 01 to Sep 30 462.54 Sep 30 to Oct 01 462.54 to 462.04 Oct 01 to Dec 31 462.04 Bottom Power . Little Red River | Heber Springs, AR | Arkansas.com They are selling a lot of minnows for the Clear Lake anglers. Dierks Lake Map. Harris Brake Lake There is high river flow rate and current. In the deep creek, some of the crappie are down as deep as 20 feet. Bass pear to be right there where they will start to spawn with the water temp where it is. Blue catfish have been biting well on cut perch and cut skipjack, with the channel cats doing well on nightcrawlers and crickets. 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). (updated 4-13-2023) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team had no report this week. (Top navigation pool is 338.2 and bottom pool is 336.0.) They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. Expect to fish deep for success. This drop is about as fast as I have seen it drop in my 28 years of living here, Steven said. Beaver Tailwater Best success came on curly tail grubs. As of Thursday midday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 16,958 cfs. Double fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Look for bigger spreads shallower than 30 feet, and be sure to check the flats. Graph time pays off. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 18,411 cfs. A person could have the river to oneself. Some bream is being caught. 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). The Army Corps of Engineers will more than likely dial the generation schedule back to let the creeks and rivers drain, then turn it back to what theyre currently running to let the lake get to power pool. Also try white and chartreuse. One 2-pound rainbow had five sculpin and at least four crawdads in its stomach. 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. Catfish Floodgates have been opened and closed in an effort to bring Lake Ouachita down out of flood pool. Norfork Tailwater 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. This drop is about as fast as I have seen it drop in my 28 years of living here, Steven said. Rainbows are snapping at sunrise and orange PowerBait; combined with shrimp or crawdad tails you're almost sure to reel in some great-sized fish. Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville said. The Big Bass totaled 4.15 pounds, caught by John Anderson and Clayton Vote. The white bass are enjoying a nice run up the rivers. Catfish continue to bite well. Crappie are on the cusp of taking off, they report. There is definitely limited accessibility to ramps, and parking can be an issue so call ahead. * Largemouth bass have been staging for several weeks in creek channels and near flats with cypress trees in the oxbows. The weekly generation report is posted every Wednesday evening on the Entergy website under Hydro-Operations. Surface temps are stable this week, ranging 63-68 degrees depending on location and the time of day. (updated 4-13-2023) Shane Goodner, owner of Catchem All Guide Service, reports that water temperature below the dam is 53 degrees with clear conditions in the tailrace. (501-834-5733) in Sherwood advises that anglers check with Army Corps of Engineers (see url above or download the app) to see what the flow level is. 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 | 2023-2028, Disability, Mobility-impaired, 65-Plus, Military Retiree, Lifetime Licenses. Last week, anglers caught some really nice catfish and that catfishing is really good right now. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 13,591 cfs. Flies that imitate injured shad will draw immediate strikes from hungry rainbows. 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. 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. (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. The campgrounds have easier wading in most areas and that's a good thing with the higher water flows. This is a great time to fish the campgrounds before school lets out for the summer. 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). Darker water warms more quickly. Quick links to regions: Try using red and white crankbait, jigs or spoons. (updated 4-6-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, said Lake Poinsett is kicking on all cylinders. Try using a Texas rig on brush, or use jigs. Catfish are fair to good on jugs and trotlines with live bait or cut bait. The walleye run is still good in the river arms but it is probably at its peak.