Bull Shoals Lake It does take some looking, but once you find them it is a blast. Anglers have also been doing really well on the black bass, which are also coming up shallow in 3-4 feet of water. Norfork Tailwater It is full of Gators of all sizes. Millwood State Park MARINA WILL REOPEN March 1. It is home to both rugged mountainous regions as well as rich and fertile lowlands. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. The lake sits in northern Arkansas and is shared with neighbouring Missouri, although most of the 18,200 hectare lake sits within Arkansas. Remember to be courteous to other boaters on the water. Ill post again when they begin to shallow.. Caught in Merrisach Lake in September 2020 by alligator hunter Travis Bearden, the massive alligator beat the previous record set in 2015 by almost 2 inches. (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. Try Rock Crawler reds on the steeper, clearer water; Wiggle Warts on mid; and a Chick Magnet on the flat side in the stain. The largest alligators are also incredibly heavy, with reports of anything from 1,000 up to a massive 2,000 pounds being recorded. Some larger white bass are up the river with walleye spawning, and smaller ones have not spawned yet and are still in open water on shad. 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. The shallow bite is practically nonexistent right now. Most fish are still holding in a winter pattern and are right on the bottom in 16-23 feet of water. Water temperature ranges 45-50 degrees. 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. (updated 2-9-2023) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said the bite has been pretty good for striped bass as of late. They are now mainly found in the lower third of the state. There are no dams on these streams. 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. Flies that imitate injured shad will draw immediate strikes from hungry rainbows. Hopefully you choose one that the trout wants. Contact the AZ Animals editorial team. Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir 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. The huge alligator dwarfed their boat and used its immense strength and power to drag it around while the terrified occupants were completely at its mercy. The aforementioned forage and bream species will be stocked again in the fall of 2025, along with black crappie. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. . Factors like diet, exercise, stress levels, and environmental conditions can all impact an alligators lifespan. Lou posts almost daily on his Facebook page with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. When I do wade trips, I talk to everyone I see in the parking lot or pass on the stream as I walk in. (updated 2-24-2023) Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Friday morning that the crappie are beginning to bite, and bite well. Enter your email in the box below to get the most mind-blowing animal stories and videos delivered directly to your inbox every day. reports have been good. We are still catching crappie and other bass deep 25-55 feet deep, but all the fish are going farther toward the river portions of the primary and secondary channels. The average life expectancy of an alligator is typically around 30-50 years. Beaver Lake Anglers are fishing mostly live baits (minnows have been the big thing) and they are finding mostly males, no females, and the males aren't really that big yet. The preferred presentation has been casting soft plastics, with Fire Gel added to the plastic bait. Alligators in Arkansas (Little Rock, Hot Springs, Mena: house, living in, pine) User Name: Remember Me: Password . (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. Its kind of slow right now. Crappie are still biting but its difficult to catch them from the shoreline or dock. wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. In February another 12,000 rainbow trout were scheduled to be released, which will create a perfect environment for quality trout fishing. (updated 2-23-2023) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said that with Bull Shoals Lake level being at 660 feet msl, the Corps of Engineers has been pushing water through the dam. There has been nothing to report this week. Dry Run Creek has fished a bit better. The elevation is 249.26 feet msl. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. Generation has been pretty consistent, starting around 6 a.m. and ending mid-afternoon. Anyone else seeing a decline in the beaver population? After washing out this past spring, the beavers never repaired it. We could kill 3 alligators on millwood every night for a month.easily. Their teeth were adapted for crushing rather than piercing prey, and they were capable of killing and eating even large dinosaurs. 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) 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. Some fish will move shallower under the right conditions and hold on swings, points and ledges. 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. They are ambush predators, and this means that they can quickly seize their prey as soon as the opportunity arises. The White River at Newport was 22.29 feet, indicating they are letting out quite a bit of water out of both lakes. Join us as we discover the biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas! fishing has been pretty slow for the past several days, and they had no reports of note. Black bass can be caught with shallow-medium diving crankbaits, lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs along rocks and docks. Norfork Lake Copyright 2023 Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, A Public Treasure: The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge, Ways to Entertain Your Family During the Holidays. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. Call the center at 870-241-3373 for more information. Currently, all floodgates have been closed below Carpenter Dam, but generation flows are still high as Lake Ouachita is barely below flood pool. Where can I see alligators in Arkansas?The Arkansas Post National Memorial and Millwood State Park. 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. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. Anglers should try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. 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. Find your next adventure. For bass, what I gathered from the bass fishermen I spoke with, they are struggling as well with fish not responding to the warmer water. 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. If they did not do well, I moved on. It is the choice of the fly that you are going to use to catch fish. (Top navigation pool is 338.2 and bottom pool is 336.0.) It's still far from spring-like temps. Stay safe and respectful on the lake. 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. Spring River Beaver Tailwater 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. The brown trout that have been spawning for the last three months are now working their way back downstream. "We expect a big change in the next three weeks," they report. I went to the San Juan River in New Mexico without a clue of what to fish. Lake Monticello The moist habitats are perfect for many animals, including alligators. 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. Spotted Bass 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. U.S. Geological Survey's Lake Conway water level site. At Toad Suck Lock and Dam in Conway one was locked through the . If you're looking to drift-fish, try fishing a double-nymph rig and adjust for the depths you are fishing. On my home lake - Millwood - there were three permits available by drawing this year. Clarity is the usual murky. Kent has heard no reports on catfish or bream. Check it out. 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. The truth is, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas hasn't seen an unprovoked alligator attack or human death from an alligator in at least 20 years. 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. but are there actual gator populations in places such as Lakes Ouachita and Beaver Lake in NWA? Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Friday morning that the crappie are beginning to bite, and bite well. (updated 2-9-2023) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) reported that water temperature is in the mid-40s. The people there talk to a lot of guides and anglers and often have good information. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. Lots of jigging soft plastics and lead spoons. NOTICE: The American Gamebird Research Education and Development Foundation, under recommendation from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, is conducting a 5-foot drawdown of Lake Erling in Lafayette County to combat the spread of giant salvinia, a highly invasive aquatic plant species not native to the United States. Expect to get hung up, but expect a big fat prespawn female to bust that 1-knocker any minute or the very next cast this time of year.. Information about the species of fish local to Beaver Lake . Out on the boats, anglers have caught some but not many. 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). Their numbers where heavily depleted by unregulated market hunting (purses, belts, shoes, etc.) Enjoy Norfork Lake!! Bluegill Try one in green pumpkin or in red. The fish are about 8-12 feet deep. John said, We have had a shad kill. 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. Water level has stablized from recent rains. Water temperature was ranging 51-54 degrees as of Tuesday. Follow them and have a great season this year. Use minnows or jigs. The warm rain helped. Wading might need to wait for a while. No reports on walleye. Black bass are biting, but theyre slow. It is not uncommon for part of the dam to wash out during a big rain, but the beavers quickly repair it. 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. are still on in the usual places like Gold Creek, but are hit and miss. January marked the first big month of rainbow trout stocking with 9,300 fish scheduled for Lake Catherine. "They are not really going full bore, but they can be caught now and that's big." As stated earlier, this process is ongoing and is regulated by Entergy on a weekly basis. This week we've seen a significant shad kill on the lake. 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). Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam) Greers Ferry Lake He said, I had a much better day of catching fish (Monday). Greers Ferry Lake is 7.6 feet above power pool. If you are out looking for striped bass, they will be in an area from East Pigeon to the 101 bridge and/or from the Highway 62 bridge back to the 101 Boat Docks. 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. Larger females soon follow and all will remain in the area for weeks until the spawn is complete. Despite this, American alligators can reach much, much larger sizes. Use large white shad imitations in floating and sinking versions. We have none of them either. Double Deceiver patterns in yellow or olive have been working best for me, Mike said. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions. It might be hit and miss now. 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. Mar 8, 2010. This artificial lake was created when the Bull Shoals Dam was built, which is one of the country's largest dams. People have been fishing for cats under the 89 bridge, Pierce Creek and around Dix, Green and Adams lakes. Woody Hollow State Park is home to the 40 acre Lake Bennett which provides a stunning location for many water based activities. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and (updated 2-23-2023) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) says fishing is mostly no good this week after all the rain. 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. Mid-February marks the beginning of the walleye run for Lake Catherine. 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). 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. 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. However, white bass are really picking up and appear hungry and hunting for something to eat around the shoreline. Nutrias few and far between. can be reached at 870-898-2800 for availability or additional information. He says he was headed out on the lake last week searching for fish when . Smaller males migrate first into the tailrace to prepare the spawning beds. As weve already mentioned, the largest alligator ever found was 19ft 2in. Alligators are native to only China, Mexico, and the United States. and draining of wetlands from 1860 to 1960. 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. Plenty of rain lately has the river up about a foot above normal and has the water stained a good pea soup tint. Havent seen a beaver or nutria rat in years where I use to see lots of them. The lake is closed to fishing until spring as it serves as a rest area for migrating waterfowl, and as access opens up after the White River recedes in the area. Check our blog (linked above) to make sure it's not up and muddy. 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). Some reports say folks are getting bit on green pumpkin jigs in 25 feet of water on ledges. 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.. Despite their size, alligators can move extremely quickly in short bursts up to 35mph! Fishing has been good for. Big female largemouths are beginning to stage at creek mouths and on the first vertical drops from the spawning flats to deeper water. Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing continues to pick up at Lake Charles. There was once a town where Greers Ferry Lake now sits. Let's all be safe and enjoy this awesome fishery. No reports on catfish, but this is a great time to catch them all over lake and rivers with a variety of baits. Try Rock Crawler reds on the steeper, clearer water; Wiggle Warts on mid; and a Chick Magnet on the flat side in the stain. This weeks hot spot has been between Spider Creek and Bertrand Access. Wouldnt doubt that five alligators living in the pond have something to do with it - and alligators everywhere in the back end of Millwood. Del regularly posts new YouTube videos. Bream, too, are a little more active. Also use minnows. Where to Fish in Arkansas Pond is now holding about half as much water as it should be. But on Friday, the animal was found and officials learned it was really was an alligator. As of midday Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 556.22 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 556.25 feet msl; top flood elevation 580.0 feet msl). Excellent angling opportunities are on the horizon as soon as stable conditions return to Carpenter Dam, depending on consistent weather fronts. Watch This Florida Woman Feed an Alligator. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 447.76 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). A large portion of the museum is free (no charge) but they usually have a special/traveling area that is available for a modest fee. White River Nestled in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, Beaver Lake is a nature lover's delight during all seasons. Pullen Pond also has Gators. DeGray Lake water level is 406.5 feet msl. for the underwater timber about 5 feet deep and use minnows. (updated 2-23-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. With the recent detection of the plant at nearby Mercer Bayou and the spread of the plant within Erling, AGRED worked with the AGFC to determine a plan that would help combat the aquatic nuisance species. The water temperature is ranging about 46-49 degrees. The lake is at the same level as it was a week ago. Millwood State Park MARINA WILL REOPEN March 1. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 260.33 feet msl (normal pool: 259.20 feet msl; top flood elevation is 287.0 feet msl). The lake had made its way up to 50 degrees though on Friday morning it was recorded as 39 degrees. 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. 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. In spite of the higher level these days, anglers are able to launch boats. Generation has been pretty consistent, starting around 6 a.m. and ending mid-afternoon. Dont mean to side track this thread, as I know nothing about beavers. As of Thursday midday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 37,793 cfs. While there were no reports on bream yet, crappie, black bass, catfish and white bass were all reported caught in fair numbers. Theyve also had success with red crankbaits and red Rat-L-Trap. Each day is different so Fish the Conditions. Some reports say they are deep at 18-22 feet. The Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water to get the lake down, usually running two generators 24/7. The Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water to get the lake down, usually running two generators 24/7. There has been nothing to report this week. (updated 2-23-2023) Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) said fishing has been pretty slow for the past several days, and they had no reports of note. 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. Use minnows or jigs. Harvest Reports. The surface water temperature was 49 degrees and the water was stained in the creeks but a little clearer on the main lake. This makes alligators significantly larger than caimans which reach a maximum of 13 feet long, and gharials which reach around 14 feet. Expect more of the same as far as generation schedule goes. The surface water temperature was 49 degrees and the water was stained in the creeks but a little clearer on the main lake. 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. 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. Beaver Lake is nationally renowned for bass fishing and has even become a . Largemouth bass reports have been good. (updated 2-23-2023) Fish N Stuff (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. (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. Some walleye are upriver, some are on their way and some have not even started and all in-between, he said. said the water level now at Greers Ferry Lake is at 468.75 feet msl, 6.71 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and falling with generation. Temperature and conditions over the next month will dictate your game plan and success. The fish were being a little more aggressive. I do the same for my two clients when I am guiding. The White River at Newport was 22.29 feet, indicating they are letting out quite a bit of water out of both lakes. Thats how its been all winter but nobody is fishing for them, Ray said. 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). Visit his, YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock). The drop-shot is a player in 30-45 feet. Check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time release data or by calling (501) 362-5150). 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