(updated 2-23-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reported Lake Poinsett had crappie biting well on minnows and jigs. As stated earlier, this process is ongoing and is regulated by Entergy on a weekly basis. picking up topwater lures, Chatterbaits, buzzbaits, worms, shad-type flukes, creature baits and swimbaits. Anglers are also throwing a green pumpkin or brown jig around the wood. Three fish is a trend. The Chinese alligator is critically endangered and is the smaller of the two species. I knew what was going on. (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. It can take days for a regular bite pattern to resume after a big drop in temperature, so anglers need to be aware. There have been some reports of them being found near drop-offs around 16-20 feet and off rocky banks. I didn't get to head out on the lake until 10 a.m., but as luck would have it, the bite was on as soon as I got to the area that I wanted to check out. These freshwater habitats are prime areas for alligators that thrive in these areas, and some can reach incredible lengths. But on Friday, the animal was found and officials learned it . Modern campsites offer the best in . Merthiolate and June Bug colors were working in the stained water in back of McGuire. Featuring 28,000 acres of clear water that attracts thousands of water sports lovers, fishermen, hikers, and birdwatchers, Beaver Lake is located in the Ozark Highlands near Rogers and features forests, tall bluffs, and meadows crisscrossed by hiking trails. Lake Fayetteville It does take some looking, but once you find them it is a blast. Millwood is near 260.6 feet msl and remains almost 16 inches above normal pool and falling. The White River at Newport was 22.29 feet, indicating they are letting out quite a bit of water out of both lakes. Check out the Lakeview Landing Hwy 95 Facebook page for water temperature and other updates. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Additionally, numerous conservation efforts are underway to restore natural wetland habitats that provide critical refuge for alligators and other aquatic wildlife species. I stopped the boat and looked at my graph and there were fish all over the place. As of Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 15,682 cfs. and draining of wetlands from 1860 to 1960. Wind, wind, wind and clouds will help. The crankbait bite is getting better as temps rise. Water temperatures have been 43-44 degrees. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge rising slightly at 28.74 feet, or 2.74 above the flood stage of 26.00 feet. Lets have a look at the 15 best Swimming Holes in Arkansas: 1. The lake is slightly stained in most areas, but will become more stained in the next day or so. The death roll consists of the alligator rolling and spinning while holding the prey so that smaller, bite-sized chunks are torn off. The warm rain helped. Most are being caught in 15 feet of water downstream from Houseman to Beaver town. Are alligators dangerous?No, if you leave them alone! 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). Walleye No specific bait was reported. The White has had no wadable water and heavy flows. If they tied the fly and you do not have one, they will often give you one and wish you luck. If the warm weather continues, the spawners should move soon. (updated 2-9-2022) Randy Plyler with Plyler Outdoors Guide Service (870-210-0522) said that there's only been a few folks out here over the course of the last couple weeks on DeGray. The overflow of that food source into the river sets off the famous voracious feeding pattern and the easy trout catch, which anglers love. (updated 2-23-2023) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said water levels at the Spring are running at 440 cfs (350 cfs is average, while water clarity has been poor. Quick links to regions: USACE Campgrounds ARE OPEN for camping. There have been numerous shad coming through Bull Shoals Dam. Greers Ferry Lake. Elevation was 338.20 feet msl and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl. I know they didnt even do a tag on erling this year and its full of gators. 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. (updated 2-23-2023) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the fishing has been really good. Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, FishOn Guide Service Goshen AR. Anglers should plan on staying off the water below Carpenter Dam until area lakes are brought back to winter drawdown levels and conditions return to normal. The lake had made its way up to 50 degrees though on Friday morning it was recorded as 39 degrees. Visit www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com for a daily update on fishing conditions. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Incredibly, although Beardens alligator holds the state record as the biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas, it is not the heaviest. Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) reported that the. The Corps of Engineers is "running it strong," they report, and the water below the dam is at 314 feet msl. 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. Out on the boats, anglers have caught some but not many. Woody Hollow State Park is home to the 40 acre Lake Bennett which provides a stunning location for many water based activities. Clarity is heavily stained to muddy in places this week along Little River, while the main lake is heavily stained. They lowered tag numbers on Millwood this year to three I think. The drawdown will remain in effect until March 1, at which time the 7,000-acre lake will be allowed to refill. Catfish With colder temperatures, the, As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,121.60 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). To help protect alligators from these dangers, many states have enacted laws to regulate hunting and trapping seasons, as well as limit the sale of products made with alligator parts. Late in 2022 the AGFC hatchery staff stocked about 180,000 fathead minnows, 111,902 golden shiners, 78,840 bluegill and 82,056 redear sunfish. Mike says they continue to find a few large schools of white bass over the past couple weeks along Little River above White Cliffs about 2 miles before getting to the mouth of McGuire Lake. (updated 2-23-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are fishing poorly. Millwood State Park MARINA WILL REOPEN March 1. Spin-fishermen using PowerBaits and lures that represent fleeing crayfish will also catch trout that are searching for prey. Those white bass were in large numbers ranging 2-3 pounds and were biting well on Cordell Hammered Spoons, Bomber Fat Free Shads, Little George Tail-spinners, Heddon Sonar Metal Blades, and Rocket Shads. The trout and smallmouth have been hitting well in the higher water. The bass are in the 5-foot range or shallower in these backwater areas. The clarity is muddy to almost yellow looking, they report, and the level of the lake appears to be 2-3 feet deeper for some that at this usual time of the year. Bass fishing starts to improve on both windblown banks on crankbaits back in the creeks and on main lake points near brush on grubs, and then another cold front comes through slowing the fishing. One-Knocker Rat-L-Traps in Red Shad, Toledo Gold or Goldfire Craw picked up several chunky, fat male bass on cypress trees and knees in 7-8 feet of depth near flats adjacent to spawning locations, but the retrieve had to be slow and deliberate deflecting off wood, stumps and cypress knees. Bass have been caught this week on Chatterbait (black/blue, a Z Man Jackhammer is a good one to throw now with more vibration to it than others), or flipping a black/blue jig as well as a square-bill crankbait. However, do not let children or pets swim in waters with alligators. The best area to target is the transition areas where it goes from deeper water to the backs of creeks with the warmer water coming in. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions. On that note, the walleye are moving up and the bite can be good if you locate the moving fish. * Over the past few weeks, the crappie bite improved, then thunderstorms and lake wind advisories destroyed clarity and discharge along Little River went back to over 30,000 cfs. Alligators have been hunted seasonally in Arkansas since 2008 as a measure to control the population. . This is because they make alligator holes, which create new habitats. The preferred bait is a yellow-headed hair jig, and some minnows are being used, though not as many as jigs. The crawdads are becoming active. Some of the best information I ever got on fly selection was from a guy I sat next to in a bar in West Yellowstone, Montana. Alligators can swim up to 20 miles per hour and on land, they can run up to 11 miles per hour. Temperature and conditions over the next month will dictate your game plan and success. 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. Little Maumelle River The most productive flies have been small midge patterns like zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead). The yo-yos are working for crappie, too, and also on minnows. Lake Monticello is mostly dependent on rainwater for refilling all of its 1,520 acres, and in late fall it had reached a coverage of almost 500 acres. I have been getting asked a lot lately, yes, we are catching walleye. I have been doing well on swimbaits anywhere from the U.S. Highway 412 bridge up towards Neils Bluff. The Newport stage is falling at 21.65 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). Think white for baits and flies this week: shad patterns, white egg patterns, white-bellied stick baits the water level will support deep-diving jerkbaits white jigs and minnows. Striped Bass At about 15 feet down they would attack and then dive! Randy Plyler with Plyler Outdoors Guide Service (870-210-0522) said that there's only been a few folks out here over the course of the last couple weeks on DeGray. Updated: Jun 14, 2022 / 08:31 AM CDT. (updated 2-23-2023) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said crappie have been biting in the usual hot spots like Gold Creek. The best activity was mid-day, and the crappie were holding 12-15 feet of depth in our planted brush piles. Plenty of rain lately has the river up about a foot above normal and has the water stained a good pea soup tint. Easily the largest and the most fearsome amongst a pretty terrifying bunch was Deinosuchus. But on Friday, the animal was found and officials learned it was really was an alligator. Beaver Lake rose 0.4 foot to rest at 1.4 feet above power pool or 8.2 feet below the top of flood pool. (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said the fishing says the fish have been biting pretty well toward the backs of creeks on the upper end. Water temperature is ranging 44-50 degrees, about a 2-4 degree rise from this time last week. However, despite its immense weight, it wasnt a record-breaker as it only measured 13 feet 3 inches long. It is full of Gators of all sizes. (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. For the most up-to-date lake level, visit the. Greers Ferry Lake. With the clear water, about any color is good now. (Top navigation pool is 338.2 and bottom pool is 336.0.) * 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. Anglers are now targeting them by banging the bank with big streamers on sink tip lines. The White has had no wadable water and heavy flows. Ag&f seem to be ass backwards on everything. Over the last week they have seen water depths of 8.5 to 10.5 feet with a strong current. Dry Run Creek has fished a bit better. Water temperature ranges 45-50 degrees. The most effective fly has been a tan and brown Clouser minnow. 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. Clarity of the oxbows is normal stain; visibility ranges 5-10 inches depending on location. She sticks around to help protect them for up to two years. Alligators have a relatively long lifespan, with some individuals having been known to live up to 50 years in the wild. Alligators are not known to attack humans in Arkansas. With proper care and nutrition, captive alligators may even be able to live past 100 years of age! Use jigs in Monkey Milk, black/chartreuse, Cajun Cricket, Kiwi, Mo-Glo, silver and Blue Ice, or throw a Crappie Magnet that is orange, white or Diamond Mist. The fish are about 8-12 feet deep. Clarity along Little River is stained, and is much worse further up Little River with river clarity ranging 3-5 inches visibility depending on location. Generation has been pretty consistent, starting around 6 a.m. and ending mid-afternoon. I could see the birds feeding from a distance, which made me smile really big. When I do wade trips, I talk to everyone I see in the parking lot or pass on the stream as I walk in. The hatchery has been stocking some really nice chunky fish. The overflow of that food source into the river sets off the famous voracious feeding pattern and the easy trout catch, which anglers love. The lake is rising with the current rains and sits at 553.5 feet msl. Or, visit the AGFC nature center in Pine Bluff or Little Rock to see live alligators in captivity. In the back of McGuire oxbow, we were throwing a custom-painted Little John Crankbaits in Rayburn Red, and a Bill Lewis SB-57 or MR-6 Crankbait in Strawberry Craw, Blood Craw or Red Glitter Craw and picking up a few random bites. But youve got to find out where they are, and dont expect them to be consistent. Sauger Kent has heard no reports on catfish or bream. reports have been good. Catfish are still doing well on trotlines using shad or slicks. No one was out late this week with the bad weather. Gather as much information as you can before making your fly selection for the best results. Try throwing articulated patterns on a sink line toward the bank. 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. With color to the water, anglers have been flipping a brown or a black/blue jig in and around cover and fishing it slow to pull in bass. Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said, Beaver Lake is sitting close to 1,122 feet msl as of Wednesday. DeGray Lake There is a 10 acre slough behind my place where beaver dam broke down about five years ago and beavers never repaired it. We are now just three-quarters of a foot above the top of the power pool and 1 feet above where we were on Feb. 7 before the 3-inch-plus rain. Stay safe and respectful on the lake. Are alligators native to Arkansas?Yes, alligators have been in Arkansas for thousands of years. 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