Use caution at boat ramps and in navigation with the lake pool still low. Anglers on the lake are experiencing generation for about 3 hours every afternoon, and on weekends 1-3 hours during the middle of the day as of right now. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. 0000004453 00000 n As one of Arkansas most popular lakes, there is plenty to do all around the lake. Get up early using topwaters, poppers and Zara Spooks one-half to three-quarters of the way into the shallow creeks, and look for wind and shad-surfacing action, as well as the birds. Crappie are good and have moved into the 6-10 feet depth range. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) says, Weve been catching half to full limits of nice crappie on live bait fished 8-12 foot deep on brushpiles in 16-24 foot of water. 0000006005 00000 n Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. PO Box 2884 This schedule is posted weekly on the Entergy website for public viewing normally on Wednesday evening. Use minnows or black/chartreuse jigs. Leila picked it up quickly and soon had several trout to the net. You can find this species in several different areas. Try a Carolina-rigged finesse worm or a drop-shot rig for these fish. There are no dams on these streams. Crappie are good and being caught in 10-12 feet depth on minnows and jigs; they are relating to the brushpiles. 0000095674 00000 n The license grants Entergy Arkansas authority to operate these reservoirs and related shorelines, and Remmel and Carpenter dams. Walleye are fair and being caught with bottom bouncers tipped with crawlers on main lake points and humps 18-22 feet deep. Buffalo National River/Crooked Creek A list of projects to be completed during the lake drawdown is listed below: Sewer system replacement project moves forward Dredging with excavators Seawall repair/replacement Brown Its the annual depth decline where reservoir water recedes like a falling tide, but its return is delayed for a few months. Bass have been mentioned being caught at depths of 6-8 feet using various artificial baits. Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk. This fertile oxbow receives very little fishing pressure due to being used only for education purposes and youth and mobility-impaired fishing. At noon we broke for lunch and rested for a few minutes. She wanted me to take her and three friends on a guided fly-fishing trip. Lake Erling Try using crickets and worms. Black bass are fair, with spinnerbaits working best. WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) said surface. 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. As the water temperatures fall, look for fish to start feeding heavily on the abundant shad in the lake. It is lightly stained from the mid-lake area and heading north. Officials say the drawdown for Lake Hamilton will be 5 feet, and water levels will be reduced about 6 inches per day. Try fishing around Crappie Cove for the bass. mailchi.mp Winter 2019-20 Annual Drawdown set for Three Feet on both lakes Stay safe and enjoy this good weather. Those are working best in 25-60 feet. Pittsfield, MA 01202, Michael Riordan Be ready to set the hook. May 2021. 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. BOATING ADVISORY Boaters should be extra cautious while on the lakes during the Lake Hamilton will be drawn down five feet. Once completed it will allow for much higher capacity and allow for more types of trout to be raised, like the. 0000081924 00000 n Riprap around the lake has degraded over time due to ice and erosion. The. 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. My favorite hopper patterns are the western style foam hoppers with rubber legs and a bright quick sight patch, he said. Bite is best early and in the evening. 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. With summer coming to an end, the smallmouths are still active. My favorite hopper patterns are the western style foam hoppers with rubber legs and a bright quick sight patch, he said. Due to some repair work on the Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. I had guided her previously and looked forward to the trip. The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. The best bite for these shallow fish is either right after sunrise or before sunset. (updated 10-21-2021) Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) said Lake Atkins on Wednesday that the lake remains clear but continues to drop, sitting at 4 feet below normal. The fishing is much better in the morning and late afternoon, and tapers off midday. The hot flies have been large articulated streamers in various colors. I am still catching a few on the bottom in 30 feet of water on main lake points or along a shallow shoreline. On the White, the hot spot has been Bull Shoals State Park. Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. Largemouth bass are fair. The Newport stage was at 4.65 feet, also well below the flood stage of 26.0 feet and the lowest Thursday mark seen all year. I hope you able to get out and catch some fish!. The lake level is normal and clarity is good. No reports on bream. While waterfront homeowners appreciate the opportunity for dock/seawall maintenance and brush pile placement, the drawdown definitely creates new angling dynamics. Lakefront property owners needing further information on the drawdown schedule or shoreline permitting guidelines and applications for lakes Hamilton or Catherine can call Entergy Arkansas' hydro operations office at 501-844-2148 or visit the hydro operations website at, Visitors to the website may also subscribe to receive lake and flow information by email. Entergy has posted the weekly generation schedule starting Friday, Oct. 22, that extends through Thursday, Oc. We discussed flies, and on his suggestion I changed out the pheasant tail nymph for an egg pattern. Flathead Catfish Its only a matter of time, and most likely next week, before it will look like golf balls splashing all over the water when the hybrids eat. Bream are poor. Crappie are shallow in about 5 feet depth and the bite is good over underwater brushpiles. Hopper season is on the wane. Bass have been poor to fair with some small exceptions. Stripers are fair on live bait. The Newport stage was at 4.65 feet, also well below the flood stage of 26.0 feet and the lowest Thursday mark seen all year. For real-time information on stream flow in Arkansas from the U.S. Geological Survey, visit: For water-quality statistics (including temperature) in many Arkansas streams and lakes, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/current/?type=quality. They simply dont have to eat a dang thing other than small baitfish at certain times of the day, and believe us they eat heavy. Look for low flows and sometimes multiple days without generation. 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. Huge schools of threadfin shad can be observed moving in and out of the tailrace. In addition to facilitating shoreline maintenance and inspection, the annual drawdown is part of a plan to help control nuisance aquatic vegetation. * White bass disappeared over the past week. Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the river is clear and at a normal level. Catfishing is good on floaters and live bait. %PDF-1.4 % 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. For information or unscheduled closures, call the center at 870-241-3373. Good luck and Go Greeson!. Weekends generation schedule has been minimal. Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978). The trick is to fish for them with heavy weighted flies. WebOn Lake Hamilton, you can enjoy fishing, recreational boating, swimming, skiing, jet skiing, and more. John also said, I got an email from Mary Nell. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. FERC's license requires Entergy to manage use and occupancy of project lands and waters for public use and recreation. Trotlines are being set at 12-15 feet depth. 0000009267 00000 n 03/01/2023 at 4:10 ET / ETR $101.42 1.45 Copyright West LLC. All of the lakes in the White River system are below power pool and there is wadable water on a daily basis. 0000005775 00000 n The Norfork tailwater has had wadable water every day. have been spotted on treetops and old bridge structure at 20-25 feet. YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock). As of noon on November 10, the stage was 77.68 feet. They are showing up in several different types of areas and at different times of day. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Get to Peckerwood lake before waterfowl season arrives and the lake is closed to fishing. Water temps upper 60s for the most part. The river rose from about 74 feet on November 4 to as high as 78.12 feet on November 8. Some reports have come in of the bass being found in the coves due to the cooling water temps. Try a Carolina-rigged finesse worm or a drop-shot rig for these fish. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email. She picked it up quickly. Lake Atkins Lake Drawdown on Onota Lake. Visit www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com for a daily update on fishing conditions. This summer's annual aquatic vegetation inspection indicated Entergy Arkansas' aquatic vegetation management plan has again been effective in combating the excessive growth of water milfoil and naiad in Lake Hamilton. Heavy stocking from Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery over the last few months has the river full of, Mark notes that renovations at the Jim Hinkle hatchery have begun, and over the next year work will be going on there to expand the size of the silos and reconstruct them. White River 0000002927 00000 n Use the same Log In information above. wv60 3/f5h']6|w$H/V',nTGl[IZ_{z?Irv\'su dAEE28@m1vT 4/OO&VLr?L0b # N _@YiLi]Mn3fz,/Uc.'fofo fn^fB?1.gx Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. The water level creeps lower, now at 2 feet below normal. Weekends can get a bit crowded. Lake Latonka Drawdown 2021. The Hydro Operations Information Phone Message System provides 24/7 access to information on the timing and volume of planned dam flow releases and is typically updated weekly. This bait dives about 13 to 15 feet. Moon times indicate a good next couple of days, though Saturday, she says. 0000004475 00000 n Entergy maintains and operates, but does not own the Toledo Bend Reservoir, on the Sabine River where it borders Texas and Louisiana. 0000094809 00000 n The summer months were dominated by these fish species with migration in and out of the tailrace a weekly event. (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. Hybrid Bass 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. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns like zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead). The fishing was really good. (603) 271-8867 State Announces Its 2021 Fall Drawdown of Lakes Concord, NH The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) announced Lake Catherine (Below Carpenter Dam) Norfork Tailwater 0000112696 00000 n Anglers were using blood bait, stink bait or chicken liver and catching nice cats. Crappie are in the early mornings; use minnows or jigs. Surface water temperature on Wednesday afternoon was 63 degrees. 0000010209 00000 n Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. Fish from the 140-foot mobility-impaired accessible dock or launch a boat. 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. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. Spring River July 2021. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system. Fish the conditions. 0000003403 00000 n Theyre catching a few and then the bite stops, so keep moving to find them. He says the lake is in its fall transition to junk fishing. Cooks Lakes fishing will continue until waterfowl season opens in November. Remember, wind is your friend but anything over 20 mph should be considered to be hazardous, so be safe. Focus on the main channel jetties, wooden structures and laydowns on calm sunny days while there is still current. Best reactions have been on Southern Pro Tubes and minnows in planted brushpiles in the oxbows up Little River and on the main lake, from 9-12 feet of depth. As for fishing specifics: Bull Shoals Lake The water temp cools off below 50 feet and the oxygen level basically is non-existent below this level. They seem to hit the spoon on the fall or when it hits the bottom. Several of our guests are having good success trolling crankbaits that dive about 16 feet. Water temperature is ranging 70-74 d egress and the clarity is clear. (updated 10-21-2021) Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) says black bass are still good. I began with a short casting lesson for Leila. (Within 5 of normal. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. I tried all of the usual spots, but the fish were not biting as well as they had on the day before. PowerBait, pink worms, stick bait, Rooster Tails in light green or brown, worms and shrimp all will get a good response from the trout. Not only will the potential buyer be supplied with information on the condition of the structures but also on its compliance with Entergy requirements. Home; Where To Stay. Fish topwater baits early in the day and late. White Bass On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 14,122 cfs. Beaver Tailwater The numbers of bass being caught has increased over the past few months. Both are receiving a lot of pressure. HOT SPRINGS (AGFC) - The annual drawdown of Lake Hamilton will be 3 feet this year. As the water temperatures fall, look for fish to start feeding heavily on the abundant shad in the lake. 0000007815 00000 n They just loved to be on the river. White bass are moving up the War Eagle arm. We finished the day with a dozen trout. These fish are 15-20 feet deep on brush. Bream are eating crickets super shallow out to 25 feet. Lake Ouachita Be ready to set the hook. 03/01/2023 at 4:10 ET / ETR $101.42 1.45 Copyright West LLC. Remember, wind is your friend but anything over 20 mph should be considered to be hazardous, so be safe. If relocating a dock, be sure it does not restrict navigation or become a boating hazard. School is back in session and now is a great time to fish it, particularly during the week. (updated 10-14-2021) Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978) said this week found water at Horseshoe in the low to mid-70-degree temperature range. 0000043107 00000 n Use Chatterbaits, buzzbaits or a Whopper Plopper covering water if its cloudy. Surface water temperature is down to 70 degrees. We also As of noon on November 10, the Fish the upper river at the Lassiter Access to avoid them or fish Dam 3 late in the afternoon after they have left the area. Lake levels will be reduced about six inches per day on Lake Hamilton and about four inches per day on Lake Catherine. 0000003021 00000 n This is 39.6 feet below the top of flood pool. Mary Nell is an accomplished angler and caught several nice trout on the first drift. Norfork Lake Fishing will continue to get better. In response, NJDEP drafted the 2016 Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Pilot Program. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Striped Bass A two-fly rig with a midge dropper has been consistent, along with apricot or peach egg patterns. This requires heavy sink tip lines (250 grain), heavy rods (8-weight or better) and advanced casting skills. 0000003757 00000 n Other than breaking fish the bass bite is near nonexistent. 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