Crappie are back chewing pretty good since water has cleared back up. Mike says they expect to see greater numbers of large white bass schools running upriver near Patterson Shoals and Wilton Landing near Cossatot inflow ditch for their annual spawning runs over the next few weeks as the surface temps continue to climb into the low and mid-50 degree range. Try Rock Crawler reds on the steeper, clearer water; Wiggle Warts on mid; and a Chick Magnet on the flat side in the stain. Clarity is heavily stained to muddy in places this week along Little River, while the main lake is heavily stained. Parallel steeper ledge 45-degree banks and steeper transition banks. A big crackleback fished deep has been good on several trips lately. 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 surface water temperature was 49 degrees and the water was stained in the creeks but a little clearer on the main lake. The surface water temperature was 49 degrees and the water was stained in the creeks but a little clearer on the main lake. It can take days for a regular bite pattern to resume after a big drop in temperature, so anglers need to be aware. By midday Thursday the flow was 16,745 cfs and has ranged 12,700 to almost 17,000 over the past 24 hours; tailwater elevation was 457.49 feet. 45 of our 75 counties have documented gators. Black bass are biting but its been slow. I knew what was going on. This artificial lake was created when the Bull Shoals Dam was built, which is one of the country's largest dams. Brian McKinzie of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says a homeowner called an off-duty Benton County Sheriff's deputy to report a possible alligator sighting Thursday night. said that during the past week they have had a half-inch of rain at Cotter, warmer temperatures and moderate winds. Anglers have had success catching bass on a crawfish-colored Spro Rock Crawler and even throwing a spinnerbait in the stained water of the backs of creeks, too. (updated 2-23-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reported Lake Poinsett had crappie biting well on minnows and jigs. Another source of information is asking others. Fishing in the creeks feeding into the river can result in some nice bass or catfish. 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. 1. Quick links to regions: They are taking reservations on their answering machine for spring. The stage is on a fast rise at 8.77 feet as of Thursday afternoon (flood stage is 32 feet). Alligators currently face a number of threats, including habitat loss, pollution, poaching, and the exotic pet trade. (updated 2-9-2023) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) reported that water temperature is in the mid-40s. Stripers are still good. ), Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, Jonesboro police investigating 2 reported shootings. Double Deceiver patterns in yellow or olive have been working best for me, Mike said. Buffalo National River/Crooked Creek Bull Shoals Lake; Marion County. Where can I see alligators in Arkansas?The Arkansas Post National Memorial and Millwood State Park. Arkansas is a geographically diverse state with mountainous regions co-existing with swamps and wetlands. (updated 2-23-2023) Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville says crappie are biting and are typical for the changing water of late because of the weather, so move around from shallow to deep water. They suggest fishing more in the backwaters where the water will be a little warmer. The drop-shot is a player in 30-45 feet. Their numbers where heavily depleted by unregulated market hunting (purses, belts, shoes, etc.) Woody Hollow State Park is home to the 40 acre Lake Bennett which provides a stunning location for many water based activities. They are now mainly found in the lower third of the state. While there were no reports on bream yet, crappie, black bass, catfish and white bass were all reported caught in fair numbers. * White bass continue to bite well. Try using a Texas rig on the brush, or fish with jigs. can be reached at 870-898-2800 for availability or additional information. I have found that the late afternoon bite has produced the best numbers. Out on the boats, anglers have caught some but not many. Catfish are still doing well on trotlines using shad or slicks. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Despite their size, alligators can move extremely quickly in short bursts up to 35mph! 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) 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. (updated 2-23-2023) Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978) said the water temperature is rising and the water is clear. Other reports have come of them being found on brush piles. De Queen Lake Hybrid Bass Bass are slow and anglers are not catching many even up into the backwaters. Lake Overcup The shallow bite is practically nonexistent right now. Updated: Jun 14, 2022 / 08:31 AM CDT. They will be feeding. Plenty of rain lately has the river up about a foot above normal and has the water stained a good pea soup tint. Alligators have been hunted seasonally in Arkansas since 2008 as a measure to control the population. Millwood Lake tailwater elevation was near 244 feet msl (almost 20 FEET above normal) and rising with gate discharge at the dam near 20,000 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Millwood is near 260.6 feet msl and remains almost 16 inches above normal pool and falling. When they push back in, try a Rapala Jigging Rap or Tater Shad on a Moon Eye. Maybe we need some of those meth gators. White River Chinese alligators reach only between 5 and 7 feet long and weigh only 80 to 100 pounds. Water temp was 44-46 degrees. Anglers have also been doing really well on the black bass, which are also coming up shallow in 3-4 feet of water. Stay safe and respectful on the lake. 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. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 0.4 foot to rest at 1.5 feet above power pool of 659 feet msl. I see the same as you. The wetlands are home to many animals that like the humid environment, and one of those animals is alligators. Temperature and conditions over the next month will dictate your game plan and success. Del regularly posts new YouTube videos. Water level has stablized from recent rains. But youve got to find out where they are, and dont expect them to be consistent. Catfish If they did well I asked what fly or flies they used. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Blakely Dam was 577.46 feet msl (full pool: 578.00 feet msl). One fish is a fluke. Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, FishOn Guide Service Goshen AR. Water level has stablized from recent rains. If it worked yesterday, it should produce fish today. 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. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 49,248 cfs. This makes alligators significantly larger than caimans which reach a maximum of 13 feet long, and gharials which reach around 14 feet. The ample brown trout bite has proven that late winter is a great time to visit the White River, and the rainbows aren't ignoring the bait either. Two fish is a coincidence. Also, the minnows and nightcrawlers that work for crappie may get a bass reaction. 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. Mike provided the latest fishing specifics: Expect more of the same as far as generation schedule goes. 1. This is 34.5 feet below the top of flood pool. There has definitely been some shad kill. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions. (updated 2-23-2023) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said Bull Shoals Lake elevation has fallen slightly over the last week due to the drier weather but the upcoming rains may put us back where we were. The lake on Wednesday was at 660.35 feet msl, which is very near the seasonal power pool level. Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville says, Lacey Williams at Lakeview Landing on Arkansas Highway 95 (501-252-1437) said that. Saugeye, Jim Harris Some reports say they are deep at 18-22 feet. (updated 2-23-2023) Steven Scuba Steve Street at Blackburns Resort said the lake level was 554.51 feet msl and the storm was just starting to enter the area about 11:30 a.m. when he arrived at the resort Wednesday. Amongst these lowlands is the Mississippi Alluvial Region which includes many swamps and wetlands. 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. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 447.76 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Red Chrome, Toledo Gold or Natural Crawfish three-quarter-ounce Rat-L-Traps were picking up a few prespawn fish from 8-12 feet deep on vertical drops. The water can rise very quickly. We have had higher flows that have fished well. Beavers pretty much gone. Alligators have lived in Arkansas for thousands of years. The best activity was mid-day, and the crappie were holding 12-15 feet of depth in our planted brush piles. Look for balls of shad and try throwing an Alabama rig. It can take days for a regular bite pattern to resume after a big drop in temperature, so anglers need to be aware. 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. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. That is on about 30,000 acres. Ag&f seem to be ass backwards on everything. Brewer Lake So reckon it works. Trolling shallow-running crankbaits that imitate shad or crayfish against the current will draw strikes from spawning walleye and is an excellent method of locating areas where walleye are congregating. The bass are in the 5-foot range or shallower in these backwater areas. 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. Many crappie anglers are using the LiveScope and searching them out and using a variety of baits, mostly jigs, artificials and minnows. Merthiolate and June Bug colors were working in the stained water in back of McGuire. The White River at Newport was 22.29 feet, indicating they are letting out quite a bit of water out of both lakes. The crankbait bite is getting better as temps rise. Bo was fishing with Pautzke Fire Eggs, and hereleased the massive fish after this photo was taken. I love spending time in the outdoors and when not writing I can be found on the farm surrounded by horses, dogs, sheep, and pigs. As of Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 15,682 cfs. The Army Corps of Engineers reported Thursday that the White River stage at Batesville steady at 10.39 feet, less than 5 feet below the flood stage of 15.0 feet. Catfish like liver, dough bait, minnows and nightcrawlers now, but cats have been slow. 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. There was once a town where Greers Ferry Lake now sits. For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit www.entergy.com/hydro 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). No baits were mentioned for black bass or catfish, either, but they were caught in fair numbers as well. 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. Bream (updated 2-23-2023) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) says fishing is mostly no good this week after all the rain. Check out the Lakeview Landing Hwy 95 Facebook page for water temperature and other updates. If they did not do well, I moved on. Can you kill them? The Southwestern Power Administration has dictated power generation at nearly five generators (14,000 cfs) pretty much round-the-clock this week, so be very careful motoring in these higher water conditions. Flies that imitate injured shad will draw immediate strikes from hungry rainbows. 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. Norfork Lake Over the last week they have seen water depths of 8.5 to 10.5 feet with a strong current. (updated 2-16-2023) Lowell Myers of Sore Lipem All Guide Service (501-250-0730) has no new updates. The stage at Pine Bluff is at 31.63 and slightly on the rise (flood stage is 42 feet). Alligators can swim up to 20 miles per hour and on land, they can run up to 11 miles per hour. The lake is rising with the current rains and sits at 553.5 feet msl. reports that water temperature below the dam is 50 degrees with stained conditions in the tailrace. Some reports say they are deep at 18-22 feet. Florida largemouth bass will be stocked during the summer of 2025. 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. It is important to note that dramatic drops in temperature greatly affect the trout bite in a negative way. The numbers for the last few years are down and a no-limit and no-size with the huge angler pressure on Beaver has decreased the population on Beaver Lake. Spring River 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). Source: flickr. The public is urged to use extreme caution when visiting the Carpenter Dam use area during this time. 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. John says his favorite rig has been a size 14 pheasant tail nymph and a size 18 ruby midge. However, as alligators age, their teeth become stronger and more robust, which allows them to prey on much bigger animals. 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. 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. He says there was some speculation that the creature was a caiman, which are related to alligators and are legal to own in Arkansas. Also use minnows. (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out-of-state) said. One of the biggest alligators found in the swamps of Arkansas is over 14 feet long and 800 pounds in weight. 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. Crystal Bridges is a must see museum. Arkansas River at Morrilton 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. I have a water control structure in the pond that could be used to drain the pond, but the beavers wont allow it. are still on in the usual places like Gold Creek, but are hit and miss. For a daily fishing report and lake condition go to. Heavy rains lately can make river conditions change overnight. The below copy is care of KARK 4 News. The Arkansas River offers good fishing for largemouth bass and white bass, but there's very good bass fishing at Lee Creek Lake and Sugarloaf Lake. Deinosuchuslived 82 to 73 million years ago during the Cretaceous era and spent their time in brackish water. Anglers should try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. Check the most recent lake level of Millwood Lake on the guide services website linked above, or at the Army Corps of Engineers website. My favorite has been a cerise San Juan worm with an orange egg dropper. Surface temps are stable this week, ranging 48-52 degrees depending on location and the time of day. Theyve also been catching them on darker-colored Chatterbaits. Nutrias few and far between. The White has had no wadable water and heavy flows. Move around, check out shallow water and the deep water too. Lasting heat of summer and stable conditions paid off for Arkansas hunters lucky enough to draw a tag in the 2019 alligator season. Use minnows or jigs. 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. Although the size of crocodiles varies depending on species, alligators compare well against them. 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. Anglers have also been doing really well on the. I stopped the boat and looked at my graph and there were fish all over the place. Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said, Beaver Lake is sitting close to 1,122 feet msl as of Wednesday. Clarity is the usual murky. The stage in the Little Rock pool was at 7.55 feet, down about 1 foot from this time a week ago (flood stage is 25 feet). Bass are starting to bite on artificials off of the points. Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool) If I am struggling I will ask another guide how he is doing and what he is using as we pass on stream. Fish slow if its flat, clear and sunny. Mike provided the latest fishing specifics: 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. The hot spot on the White River has been the catch-and-release Section below Bull Shoals Dam. 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). Alligators have a relatively long lifespan, with some individuals having been known to live up to 50 years in the wild. (updated 2-9-2022) Capt. Crappie anglers havent provided much news from Greers Ferry Lake recently. In addition, add lots of flash to white, olive or olive-and-brown streamers, sparkling collars on your jigs, or toss out a shiny silver spoon. The elevation is 249.26 feet msl. (501-834-5733) says the river is good right now. Everything is happening as it should. 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. Theyve also had success with red crankbaits and red Rat-L-Trap. Stripers are moving into the river arms and upper White. Theyve also had success with red crankbaits and red Rat-L-Trap. As of 1 p.m. there had been 31 straight hours of release in the neighborhood of 3,800 cfs. The overflow of that food source into the river sets off the famous voracious feeding pattern and the easy trout catch, which anglers love. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. When we look at its diet, its easy to understand just how it managed to get so heavy. Yes, alligators have been in Arkansas for thousands of years. They are ambush predators, and this means that they can quickly seize their prey as soon as the opportunity arises. There are no dams on these streams. There are several camping areas around Beaver lake, each beautiful. Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) is closed for the winter and will reopen this month. The alligator numbers everywhere I frequent are exploding. 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. Its going to be very up and down but if you can find them, you can do really well.. Another angler caught a 2-pound white bass while fishing from the shoreline. The crappie are in a prespawn bite and found around brush and other cover. There is a 10 acre slough behind my place where beaver dam broke down about five years ago and beavers never repaired it. But on Friday, the animal was found and officials learned it . Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam) Anything shad-like will be a great bait now. The 10 Best Childrens Books About Alligators Reviewed and Ranked, Watch This Florida Woman Feed an Alligator Up-Close, With Predictable Ending, Discover the One Place on Earth that Crocodiles and Alligators Coexist. . 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. Dierks Lake At Toad Suck Lock and Dam in Conway one was locked through the . No specific bait was reported. Mike says they expect to see greater numbers of large white bass schools running upriver near Patterson Shoals and Wilton Landing near Cossatot inflow ditch for their annual spawning runs over the next few weeks as the surface temps continue to climb into the low and mid-50 degree range. DeGray Lake water level is 406.5 feet msl. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool) My question is this, is there a gator season? Bull Shoals Lake elevation has fallen slightly over the last week due to the drier weather but the upcoming rains may put us back where we were. The lake on Wednesday was at 660.35 feet msl, which is very near the seasonal power pool level. 05-27-2016, 07:02 AM nmnita : Location: Bella Vista, Ark. Spin-fishermen using PowerBaits and lures that represent fleeing crayfish will also catch trout that are searching for prey. Further up Little River near White Cliffs and Wilton Landing has heavier stain conditions. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The lake is at the same level as it was a week ago. Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing continues to pick up at Lake Charles. Crankbaits for spin-fishing work well in high water. for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. The water is high. The Army Corps of Engineers reported the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 8,641 cfs (turbine) as of midday Thursday, where it had been for well over 24 hours. Have some feedback for us? Millwood Lake 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) Lacey Williams at Lakeview Landing on Arkansas Highway 95 (501-252-1437) said that crappie anglers should look for the underwater timber about 5 feet deep and use minnows. The White has had no wadable water and heavy flows. This rain and all this water, and the rain in the forecast, are going to make things very up and down for a few days, they say. The crankbait bite is getting better as temps rise. October 25, 2019 Comments Off on Hunters bag 84 Arkansas alligators Hunting . I have a duck hole that depends on a beaver dam to retain the water. 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. 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