(updated 2-23-2022) Triangle Sports (870-793-7122) in Batesville had no reports. White River Updated: Jun 14, 2022 / 08:31 AM CDT. 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). Roads can still be seen going into the lake; some are used for boat ramps. Anything shad-like will be a great bait now. I knew what was going on. Cole Harken is a wildlife expert living in Conway. Anglers have also been doing really well on the black bass, which are also coming up shallow in 3-4 feet of water. Males are bigger than females, and size is generally related to age, with the oldest males being the longest and the heaviest. As stated earlier, this process is ongoing and is regulated by Entergy on a weekly basis. Water temperatures have been 43-44 degrees. Woody Hollow State Park is home to the 40 acre Lake Bennett which provides a stunning location for many water based activities. (update 2-23-2023) David Hall at Dads Bait Shop (501-289-2210), a 24/7 self-serve bait shop at the lake, had no new reports from the lake. (updated 2-23-2023) Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out-of-state) said black bass are still very good. Water temperature ranges 45-50 degrees. Mourning, White-Winged and Eurasian Collared-Dove, Arkansas Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement (WRICE), Natural State Landowner Conservation Awards, Endangered Species and Other Threats to Wildlife, Gov. This week we've seen a significant shad kill on the lake. Source: flickr. The bass are in the 5-foot range or shallower in these backwater areas. Generation has been pretty consistent, starting around 6 a.m. and ending mid-afternoon. 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. Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) is closed for the winter and will reopen this month. If it worked yesterday, it should produce fish today. Elevation was 338.20 feet msl and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl. They can lose their fear of humans. The trout stocking program has proceeded as scheduled, so big numbers of fish are in the tailrace and can be caught when safe conditions allow bank and boat fishermen to access the lake. There are currently two living species the American alligator and the Chinese alligator. But the amount of rain weve had, the crappie will be out of the flow of the lake, now, in the murky waters, and wont be deep. Arkansas River (Little Rock Area Pools) 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. The water temperature is ranging about 46-49 degrees. All fish that are caught are catch-and-release at this time and the AGFC Fisheries staff rebuilds the predator population and the forage base. Their teeth were adapted for crushing rather than piercing prey, and they were capable of killing and eating even large dinosaurs. When I rig my rod before starting, I take all of this information and determine what flies would be the best to use and I tie on as many as I can. John also offers an explanation for choosing the right fly: Fly selection is a big deal in fly-fishing. Swimming, skiing, scuba diving, boating, kayaking, and fishing are enjoyed here. Theyve also had success with red crankbaits and red Rat-L-Trap. We could kill 3 alligators on millwood every night for a month.easily. I knew what was going on. For the most up-to-date lake level, visit the. Stripers are moving into the river arms and upper White. If they did well I asked what fly or flies they used. Therefore, alligators perform a death roll with larger prey. Not uncommon to see 40 or so a night. Clarity and visibility can change dramatically on Millwood in just a few hours with high winds, gate discharge, rain or thunderstorms. Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, FishOn Guide Service Goshen AR. The fishing is much better in the morning and late afternoon and tapers off midday. Black Bass Lake Fayetteville (updated 2-9-2023) Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (501-758-4958) said crappie are still on in the usual places like Gold Creek, but are hit and miss. McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) has not heard any reports from the lake or from the lower LR pool or beyond Terry Lock and Dam this week. Numerous rocks and shallow sandbars dot the area creating treacherous boating and wading. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 49,248 cfs. Some reports say folks are getting bit on green pumpkin jigs in 25 feet of water on ledges. He said, I had a much better day of catching fish (Monday). As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 447.76 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Or, visit the AGFC nature center in Pine Bluff or Little Rock to see live alligators in captivity. He says there was some speculation that the creature was a caiman, which are related to alligators and are legal to own in Arkansas. Alligators currently face a number of threats, including habitat loss, pollution, poaching, and the exotic pet trade. Central Arkansas, 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, Download the Fish Brain app and follow AGFC at:https://join.fishbrain.com/agfc-page. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The clarity is clearing. The weekly generation report is posted every Wednesday evening on the Entergy website under Hydro-Operations. The death roll consists of the alligator rolling and spinning while holding the prey so that smaller, bite-sized chunks are torn off. There was once a town where Greers Ferry Lake now sits. The warden in La when I checked in my gator told me they are going to up the tags more and open the red River and a few other places up next year. Download the Fish Brain app and follow AGFC at: Lake Conway is currently in its annual winter pool drawdown from normal seasonal level. Anglers are now targeting them by banging the bank with big streamers on sink tip lines. I went to the San Juan River in New Mexico without a clue of what to fish. Pond is now holding about half as much water as it should be. Alligators are actually incredibly important to the ecosystem. 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. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam the flow was 37,793 cfs. When it was brought ashore, the forklift that was used to lift it didnt even lift high enough to get its entire length off the ground! Lake Poinsett The reported lake elevation at Table Rock Lake was 915.88 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 915.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 931.0 feet msl). Catfish folks are catching their target on yo-yos baited with minnows. * Over the past couple of weeks the largemouth and spotted bass have been randomly feeding along Little River and the oxbows with a few warmer days being best days to make a run upriver. Check our blog (linked above) to make sure it's not up and muddy. Add a little bigger sinker to allow the bait to get to the river bottom. Once the lakes reach the conservation pool levels of 659 feet msl for Bull Shoals and 553 feet msl for Norfork, I expect both dams will reduce how much water they release allowing the river to drop to more normal levels. If I am struggling I will ask another guide how he is doing and what he is using as we pass on stream. Cover water. (updated 2-23-2023) Shane Goodner, owner of Catchem All Guide Service, reports that water temperature below the dam is 50 degrees with stained conditions in the tailrace. If the warm weather continues, the spawners should move soon. Were capitalizing on the shad if they come up to feed early or in the evening, or if the stripers and white bass push them up in the column. Everything is still deep but moving up the channels. Fishing on the Little Red from a boat in high water has been good as far as the streamer bite goes. Use a dark-colored bait. They suggest fishing more in the backwaters where the water will be a little warmer. He suggests anglers and boaters check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system. Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said the main topic of conversation this week is the, Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said t, his past week the fishing has been great. White Bass It is not uncommon for part of the dam to wash out during a big rain, but the beavers quickly repair it. Although saltwater crocodiles have the largest bite force of animals alive today (16,460 newtons), Deinosuchusis estimated to have a bite force of up to 100,000 newtons. said that during the past week they have had a half-inch of rain at Cotter, warmer temperatures and moderate winds. This artificial lake was created when the Bull Shoals Dam was built, which is one of the country's largest dams. Bream are a year-round bite on redworms and crickets, but theyre slow now. Anyone else seeing a decline in the beaver population? I started the day with that fly and did well at Three Dollar Bridge on the Madison River. Check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time release data, ). Trout key in on the shad kill this time of year as freezing temperatures stun threadfin shad in Lake Hamilton and these baitfish are drawn through the turbines and scattered throughout the tailrace area. Watch This Florida Woman Feed an Alligator. Lake Dardanelle The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 0.4 foot to rest at 1.5 feet above power pool of 659 feet msl. The White River at Newport was 22.29 feet, indicating they are letting out quite a bit of water out of both lakes. We can also verify it is possible there are some alligators in Lake . With Little River turned to chocolate milk again this week with all the inflow, current and gate discharge, we are just going to take a wait-and-see approach as normal lake pool should be achieved over the next week to 10 days provided we don't have much more rainfall. But youve got to find out where they are, and dont expect them to be consistent. People have been fishing for cats under the 89 bridge, Pierce Creek and around Dix, Green and Adams lakes. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. Total hourly outflow at the dam is still high; at midday it was 18,275 cfs, and in the past two days the flo2 has been as high as 19,600 cfs. The Chinese alligator is critically endangered and is the smaller of the two species. (updated 2-23-2023) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team reports that water temperature is in the mid-50s in Lake Langhofer to the low 60s in protected backwaters. Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the fishing has been really good. Surface temps are stable this week, ranging 48-52 degrees depending on location and the time of day. Wouldnt doubt that five alligators living in the pond have something to do with it - and alligators everywhere in the back end of Millwood. (updated 2-23-2023) After a two-year project of rebuilding the lake habitat by the AGFC while the city of Monticello rebuilt the lakes dam, Lake Monticello is reopened for fishing though the water is still well below what will be full pool when it refills. 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. "We expect a big change in the next three weeks," they report. Lake Maumelle Use minnows or jigs. However, it wasnt plain sailing as the fearsome beast towed their boat around the lake for two whole hoursbefore they eventually managed to kill it. The river current has dropped, but the schools of white bass are migrating up and along Little River. Dont mean to side track this thread, as I know nothing about beavers. reports have been good. Out on the boats, anglers have caught some but not many. Crappie are rated fair to good. A 2.8 McMinnow is on deck. A Bama rig or live bait on main lake points or creek channel mouths on the rivers should be the best ways and areas to find these. The stage at Augusta is steady at 31.87 feet, nearly 6 feet above flood stage of 26.00 feet. Brewer Lake The people there talk to a lot of guides and anglers and often have good information. Quick links to regions: Mama gators protect the nest. If you're looking to drift-fish, try fishing a double-nymph rig and adjust for the depths you are fishing. (updated 2-9-2023) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) reported that water temperature is in the mid-40s. Despite their size, alligators can move extremely quickly in short bursts up to 35mph! (updated 2-23-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said the Little Red is really blown out with the water being released from Greers Ferry Dam over the past week or more. I tried a variety of methods and the one that worked best was spider-rigging with minnows at a slow crawl! Kent said. Central Arkansas Water will stop drawing down the lake on March 1. The preferred presentation has been casting soft plastics, with Fire Gel added to the plastic bait. As of Thursday midday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 37,793 cfs. 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. On that note, the walleye are moving up and the bite can be good if you locate the moving fish. There has been nothing to report this week. Try crawlers in 5-15 feet. Little Red River The average life expectancy of an alligator is typically around 30-50 years. There are no dams on these streams. Bream are slow, but try redworms and crickets as they may be starting to get hungry as the water warms some. (updated 2-23-2023) McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) has not heard any reports from the lake or from the lower LR pool or beyond Terry Lock and Dam this week. I landed fish on a Bayou Magic Tater Shad with a half-ounce white big eye jighead, as well as a three-quarter-ounce Binks Many Shad white spoon. (501-834-5733) says the river is good right now. Bo was fishing with Pautzke Fire Eggs, and hereleased the massive fish after this photo was taken. Deinosuchuslived 82 to 73 million years ago during the Cretaceous era and spent their time in brackish water. Join us as we discover the biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas! 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. Where to Fish in Arkansas Chinese alligators reach only between 5 and 7 feet long and weigh only 80 to 100 pounds. Surface temps are stable this week, ranging 48-52 degrees depending on location and the time of day. Catfish Look for balls of shad and try throwing an Alabama rig. DeGray Lake October 25, 2019 Comments Off on Hunters bag 84 Arkansas alligators Hunting . The lake itself was created by Dr. Hugh H. Bennet to study water run-off, silt . The drawdown will remain in effect until March 1, at which time the 7,000-acre lake will be allowed to refill. Hopefully you choose one that the trout wants. He says there was some speculation that the creature was a caiman, which are related to alligators and are legal to own in Arkansas. White bass, hybrid bass and striped bass will be catching all the knocked-around bait fish stunned in this water. After washing out this past spring, the beavers never repaired it. The hot spot on the White River has been the catch-and-release Section below Bull Shoals Dam. for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. Education initiatives also play an important role in encouraging people to be good stewards of this beloved species by teaching them about sustainable practices such as proper disposal of waste materials near waterways and avoiding contact with wild animals when possible. (updated 2-9-2023) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said the bite has been pretty good for striped bass as of late. Are there alligator gar in Beaver Lake? The 5-foot drawdown creates a dangerous environment when attempting to navigate the tailrace in current or zero flow. Rainbow Trout De Queen Lake Catfish are good on nightcrawlers, skipjack, shad, chicken liver and stink bait. If it has been over a week or two you need to put some more thought into it. Another source of information is asking others. 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. 40,499 acres. Crappie are really starting to move up shallow. Anglers are also throwing a green pumpkin or brown jig around the wood. White bass are about 5-7 feet out from the shoreline and also going after the redworms. (updated 2-23-2023) Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978) said the water temperature is rising and the water is clear. Anglers should try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. I was in roughly 80 feet of water just outside of a channel swing with fish suspended 20-70 feet down. Call the center at 870-241-3373 for more information. Where can I see alligators in Arkansas?The Arkansas Post National Memorial and Millwood State Park. Also check the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecast generation schedule. water levels at the Spring are running at 440 cfs (350 cfs is average, while water clarity has been poor. As stated earlier, this process is ongoing and is regulated by Entergy on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, we lost a large part of the alligator population due to unregulated market hunting and their wetlands being drained. It is the choice of the fly that you are going to use to catch fish. Excellent angling opportunities are on the horizon as soon as stable conditions return to Carpenter Dam, depending on consistent weather fronts. They are taking reservations on their answering machine for spring. Try a small bead-head nymph (zebra midge, copper John or pheasant tail) suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise). This is 34.5 feet below the top of flood pool. In fact, Deinosuchuswas an apex predator and quite likely the most terrifying alligator to ever walk the earth. However, alligators today are much, much smaller than their prehistoric counterparts. Bull Shoals Lake; Marion County. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 405.58 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). Elevation was 338.20 feet msl and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl. Spotted Bass DeGray Lake water level is 406.5 feet msl. Millwood State Park MARINA WILL REOPEN March 1. As of Thursday midday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 37,793 cfs. Its kind of slow right now. Crappie are still biting but its difficult to catch them from the shoreline or dock. Mike said, We talked to some friends up Little River in the oxbows over the past few days and they told us they were catching some decent largemouths on a floating Trick Worm like the Senko or Zoom Trick Worm and the Yum Dingers. They are now mainly found in the lower third of the state. Ribbon snakes love water, but are excellent climbers too. 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). A big crackleback fished deep has been good on several trips lately. 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. 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. Lake Bennett. John says his favorite rig has been a size 14 pheasant tail nymph and a size 18 ruby midge. Gather as much information as you can before making your fly selection for the best results. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) This weeks hot spot has been between Spider Creek and Bertrand Access. Expect more of the same as far as generation schedule goes. The reported lake elevation at Table Rock Lake was 915.88 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 915.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 931.0 feet msl). Fishing continues to be up and down just like the weather. 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. (updated 2-23-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) says the river is good right now. They are ambush predators, and this means that they can quickly seize their prey as soon as the opportunity arises. They have not heard much on the crappie fishing front, though, in the Little Rock Pool. 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. Vertical-jigging a spoon or 3-inch grub on a lead head is also working. Trout now are widely scattered from the bridge to the dam and, in safer conditions, can be caught in the shoals by fly-fishermen casting micro-jigs in black and white under a strike indicator. Water temperature was ranging 51-54 degrees as of Tuesday. Ag&f seem to be ass backwards on everything. Catfish are still looking for the bream. Expect more of the same as far as generation schedule goes. Bass anglers picking up topwater lures, Chatterbaits, buzzbaits, worms, shad-type flukes, creature baits and swimbaits. Try throwing articulated patterns on a sink line toward the bank. Most. ) Bream, too, are a little more active. Most trout are being caught on Pautzke Fire Bait fished with light terminal tackle, with most being caught in slack water and eddies. Crappie fishing is fair to poor on main lake brush piles on both jigs and live minnows on a slip float just at sundown to dark. My thoughts are they are migrating toward the south end for the spawn. Drag something deep, or sit out and throw an Alabama rig, jerkbaits, and the Wiggle Wart, and dont forget about the Rat-L-Trap. Whats the Biggest Alligator Ever Found in the Mississippi River? 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. 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). The biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas was half-inch shy of 14 feet long and weighed around 800 pounds. Factors like diet, exercise, stress levels, and environmental conditions can all impact an alligators lifespan. For a daily fishing report and lake condition go to www.blackburnsresort.com and click on Scuba Steve's Blog. He says he was headed out on the lake last week searching for fish when . We can verify, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish, the pictures floating around on social media are probably just a log. Clarity is the usual murky. Despite this, American alligators can reach much, much larger sizes. When my wife, Lori, and I go out, I rig our rods differently. 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). Anytime lakes like this and other similar lakes come up, they get out of the flow, they said. Check it out. The current creel limit for Beaver Lake walleye is a four-fish limit 15" to 20" or three-fish limit 15" to 20" and one fish greater than 28". The largest fish ever caught in Arkansas was an alligator gar in the Red River that weighed 241 pounds, over 100 pounds more than the next largest Arkansas catch, a 118-pound paddlefish caught by James Johnson at Beaver Lake earlier this year. 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. 1. Beaver Tailwater Note: msl is mean sea level; cfs is cubic feet per second. The preferred bait is a yellow-headed hair jig, and some minnows are being used, though not as many as jigs. The usual jigs and minnows are working. 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). Surface Area. 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. Parallel steeper ledge 45-degree banks and steeper transition banks. This is because they make alligator holes, which create new habitats. Be great if all this rain was snow. Try one in green pumpkin or in red. Flow below the dam Thursday midday was 3,041 cfs. Anglers have had success catching. These fish were hybrids, stripers and white bass. Gators in Arkansas do not eat during the winter months-theyll bask in the sun but they are not warm enough to digest food. (updated 2-23-2023) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the fishing has been really good. Flow below the dam Thursday midday was 3,041 cfs. Some reports say folks are getting bit on green pumpkin jigs in 25 feet of water on ledges. Visibility is 6-12 inches. Cover water. These freshwater habitats are prime areas for alligators that thrive in these areas, and some can reach incredible lengths. Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center, Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center, Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Action Plan | 2020-2025, Disability, Mobility-impaired, 65-Plus, Military Retiree, Lifetime Licenses. One fish is a fluke. 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