(updated 10-21-2021) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said Thursday morning that bass fishing has been fair. Look for structure in 15 feet of water; minnows and jigs are working. Try brushpiles in the 12-20 foot depth range. It is lightly stained from the mid-lake area and heading north. Striped bass fishing is starting to pick up. It was best to put an experienced angler and novice in each boat so that the guide could concentrate on the novice angler. Lake level Wednesday was 567.81 feet msl. As of noon on November 10, the stage was 77.68 feet. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. HOT SPRINGS (AGFC) - The annual drawdown of Lake Hamilton will be 3 feet this year. Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are low and gin clear. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. he bite for all species on Norfork Lake continues to improve as the lake temperature drops. (603) 271-8867 State Announces Its 2021 Fall Drawdown of Lakes Concord, NH The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) announced We also he Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge was down this week to 14.15 feet, almost 12 feet below the flood stage of 26.00 feet. The fishing now is predominantly catch-and-release for bream. They seem to hit the spoon on the fall or when it hits the bottom. Water temperature is ranging 70-74 d egress and the clarity is clear. 0000007523 00000 n Trolling shallow running crankbaits against the current has been productive catching white bass and hybrids, as well as walleye in the 3-pound class. Water clarity is 4-6 feet and the water was a slight stain to it. (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. Heavy stocking from Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery over the last few months has the river full of rainbow trout lately. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. Brown Its the annual depth decline where reservoir water recedes like a falling tide, but its return is delayed for a few months. Crappie are good. 0000008548 00000 n Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. (updated 10-21-2021) Seth Boone, park superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reports that Lake Poinsett is still in the process of refilling. Black bass are good on crankbaits. Currently the largemouth bass bite has been best for me. Surface water temperature is 70 degrees. Black bass are fair, with spinnerbaits working best. Both were built more that 60 years ago for hydroelectric generation. The water level for the top of power pool has been reset higher for all of the lakes in the White River system. The bass are in 3-5 feet depth. Call 501-844-2148, '22 23 Winter Lake Levels Five Foot Drawdown. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool) He says the lake is in its fall transition to junk fishing. Entergy Arkansas coordinates the annual winter drawdown with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The White has had marginal wadable water. All of the lakes in the White River system are below power pool and there is wadable water on a daily basis. Best reaction time shifted to mid-morning for crappie, and best Southern Pro tubes have been the Little Hustler in the 1.5, and the Pro Series Little Hustler in the pumpkinseed/chartreuse, orange core/chartreuse pepper, Tennessee Shiner and Blue Shiner. Vertical-jigging seemed to work best for the tubes and minnows this week. River clarity ranges 3-5 inches with heavy stain to muddy from White Cliffs to U.S. Highway 71 at Wilton Landing. No report on catfish. water temperature is in the mid- to low 70s. De Queen Lake Oxbows are ranging 5-10 inches depending on location. Norfork Lake fell 0.1 foot to rest at 0.6 foot above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 26.8 feet below the top of flood pool. Hand-tied deer hair jigs were the bait of choice. In addition to general information, these e-mails will also provide general guidance on when we plan to release water from the dams, which affects both the levels of the river below the dams and, to a lesser extent, the levels of the lakes. 0000103139 00000 n 0000008318 00000 n It is still slick on the rocks, so be safe. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 456.94 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl, top flood elevation 487.0 msl). Bass have been mentioned being caught at depths of 6-8 feet using various artificial baits. With the lake level below pool and cool air temps, expect a pattern of only small amounts of generation weekly. Weekends generation schedule has been minimal. It has taken forever, but its so close! PowerBait, pink worms, stick bait, Rooster Tails in light green or brown, worms and shrimp all will get a good response from the trout. The drawdown for Lake Catherine will be 3 feet this year and will also begin on Nov. 3. The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. Good luck and Go Greeson!. Crappie For Trout Magnet fishing, use pink and white-colored bodies on chartreuse or gold jigheads. 0000005141 00000 n On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 13,988 cfs. Remember that the White and Norfork Rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. Catfish are good on any live bait. Dam repair work has been completed by the city of Monticellos contractor, while the AGFC has been rebuilding the lake bottom and areas near where the shoreline will be for fish habitat when the lake is refilled. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 435.59 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Either way you need to get the bait down to the 30-foot depth. Entergy has agreed to provide up to four days per year of special fullgeneration releases from Remmel Dam for swift-water rescue training and other educational and organization type events. Spinner baits and buzz baits are working on the windy days. Black Bass The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, to occur between October 15 and December 1 each year. Rainbow trout fishing will resume below Carpenter Dam in early November as the AGFC trout stocking program is scheduled to begin. I hope you able to get out and catch some fish!. are good on marabou jigs and floating nightcrawlers. Officials say the drawdown for Lake Hamilton will be 5 feet, and water levels will be reduced about 6 inches per day. I will find small schools cruising along the bottom feeding on shad. Small Spooks, Rooster Tails, spoons and swimbaits are the way to go after the hybrids, but remember that bybrids have small mouths, so downsize your baits. With summer coming to an end, the smallmouths are still active. %PDF-1.4 % Fishing will improve here as boat traffic and water temperatures continue to decline going deeper into the fall. Rainbow Trout Fish from the 140-foot mobility-impaired accessible dock or launch a boat. As a result, the shores of the lake incurred significant ice damage, as documented in a LOPA report. Where to Fish in Arkansas I caught one and missed another in about 20 feet of water off of a shallow sandy shoreline. Lakes Hamilton and Catherine are a part of Project 271, a hydroelectric project licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). As one of Arkansas most popular lakes, there is plenty to do all around the lake. We discussed flies, and on his suggestion I changed out the pheasant tail nymph for an egg pattern. 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. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Narrows Dam was 534.18 feet msl (full pool: 548.00 feet msl). In 2014 and 2015, Lake Hopatcong failed to reach full pool following the annual drawdown. The fishing was really good. (updated 10-21-2021) Dam repair work has been completed by the city of Monticellos contractor, while the AGFC has been rebuilding the lake bottom and areas near where the shoreline will be for fish habitat when the lake is refilled. The rainbows have been healthy and brightly colored and growing! Occurs between October 15 and December 1 each year. The lake level is managed by Hopatcong State Park staff through adjustments in the four sluice gates at the dam within the park. It was a cool start but promised to get warm in the afternoon. 0000002111 00000 n Slowly but surely turnover is progressing. To receive weekly information on the operation of the lakes, the public can "Like" hydro operations' Facebook page at, BREAKING: Student arrested for crime involving explosives, Draw down for Hot Springs lakes begins Nov. 3, Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, Jonesboro police investigating 2 reported shootings. In the south end of the state park at Storm Creek Lake, anglers are having success catching striped bass! (updated 10-21-2021) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said the Army Corps of Engineers 2-foot drawdown of Millwood Lake has ended, and the lake is December 23, 2021 Written by David A. Always wear a life jacket when on the water and continue to follow park rules and regulations. His day had been a bit slower, also. Crappie, like other fish, have only been eating a certain times of d anay. (updated 10-21-2021) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) said bass are good on shaky head off the ends of the jetties, and are good also in 4-10 feet of water hitting deep-diving crankbaits. Boaters should use caution while on the lakes during the drawdown period because additional shallow areas will exist and winter rains can increase the amount of debris washed into the lakes. Some anglers have been fishing large streamers on the heavy flows we have been getting later in the day and having success. Visit www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com for a daily update on fishing conditions. Persons desiring to be registered for special release dates must send the following information in an email to Entergy Shoreline Management atshoreline@entergy.com. Get to Peckerwood lake before waterfowl season arrives and the lake is closed to fishing. On the second day, we would swap around. 2023 Entergy Corporation. I then rigged a couple of fly rods. Leila picked it up quickly and soon had several trout to the net. Its about to get good, folks! (updated 10-21-2021) Charles Morrison at Classic Catch Guide Service (479-647-9945) had no report. 0000013147 00000 n Mary Nell is an accomplished angler and caught several nice trout on the first drift. WebThe 2020-2021 drawdown was mostly successful. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 456.94 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl, top flood elevation 487.0 msl). 0000131736 00000 n Entergy Arkansas recommends using a licensed electrician to make any alterations to wiring in conjunction with the drawdown. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Dierks Lake No reports on bass. Largemouth Bass Anglers were using blood bait, stink bait or chicken liver and catching nice cats. Always check the generation schedule daily to see if they are running power for the day. Keep your midges tied on if you're casting flies: ruby midges and others (red/silver, black/silver), and copper Johns were a hit over the last week or two. PO Box 2884 The Norfork tailwater has had wadable water every day. 0000009289 00000 n On Lake Hamilton, you can enjoy fishing, recreational boating, swimming, skiing, jet skiing, and more. 0000106364 00000 n White River/Clarendon Area (updated 10-21-2021) Zimmermans Exxon (501-944-2527) said Wednesday that fishing is slow now on the river and they had no reports. located on our property to be inspected prior to transfer of permit. "These species of vegetation are not uncommon in our lakes, but the warmer-than-normal temperature and clearer water this year has caused them to grow more abundantly, causing a problem for boaters and swimmers," said Bobby Pharr, process superintendent of Entergy Arkansas hydro operations. We motored upstream and began fishing. 0000006594 00000 n (870-670-4496) reports that lake clarity is clear and the surface water temperature is 70 degrees. Shallow diving crank baits long plastic worms have been working the bests. Estimated to be on or. 0000093009 00000 n Happy Fishing and enjoy Norfork Lake. This bait dives about 13 to 15 feet. 0000003403 00000 n We finished the day with a dozen trout. If it is a cloudy, windy day, it seems like you can find them all day long. The reported lake elevation at Table Rock Lake was 915.37 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 917.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 931.0 feet msl). Millwood Lake 0000125101 00000 n have been spotted on treetops and old bridge structure at 20-25 feet. Currently, catfish have been caught in the tailrace, but that action has slowed considerably in the last week.The majority of fish caught had been in the 4- to 8-pound range. Home; Where To Stay. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 396.81 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). The water is somewhat clear but is showing signs of turnover. Cooks Lake Little Red River 0000007597 00000 n We returned to the lodge. White Bass I used a size 14 pheasant tail nymph with a ruby midge dropper. The conditions were similar to the previous day. Fishing under an indicator using pheasant tails, hare's ears, sowbugs, midges and eggs have been producing. We returned to the lodge. Consistent water levels have allowed the trout to settle down into a normal feeding routine, so early morning and early evening are the best times for easy catches. 0000079246 00000 n Hang on as they are getting energetic. Catfishing is good on the bottom on live bait. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. LINCOLN, Nebraska Burchard Lake in southeast Nebraska is being drawn down for maintenance work to protect the integrity of the reservoir dam. Then a fast, short strip back to get them to chase it. To comply with current guidelines, please call ahead at least a day in advance to register to fish. The other location is up shallow either on the shallow shore lines or up close to the deep bluff lines. 0000004453 00000 n Also, jigging live minnows has been hot as well. Permits must be obtained from Entergy Arkansas for any construction on the lake or shoreline, including boat docks, piers, walkways, swim docks, landings, embankments, bulkheads, seawalls, rip-rap and dredging, and filling operations. They are showing up in several different types of areas and at different times of day. 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. I used a size 14 pheasant tail nymph with a ruby midge dropper. Rock Crawler, square bill or Wiggle Wart is good on windy transitions. The annual drawdown begins on November 1 of each year and the refill of both lakes will begin between March 1 and March 8 of the following year. The hot flies have been sowbugs and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise). (updated 10-21-2021) Shane Goodner, owner of Catchem All Guide Service, reports that water temperature below the dam is 68 degrees with clear conditions in the tailrace. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 1 foot to rest at 3.6 feet below power pool of 659 feet msl. Brewer Lake Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 12,907 cfs. The hot flies were Y2Ks, prince nymphs, zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead), pheasant tails, copper Johns, pink and cerise San Juan worms, gold ribbed hares ears and sowbugs. Entergy maintains and operates, but does not own the Toledo Bend Reservoir, on the Sabine River where it borders Texas and Louisiana. Entergy announces We were into trout almost immediately. 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. (updated 10-21-2021) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Norfork Lake fell 0.1 foot to rest at 0.6 foot above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 26.8 feet below the top of flood pool. Try a small bead-headed nymph (zebra midge, copper John or pheasant tail) suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise). No reports on bream. Johnson Beetle Spins, hammered Cordell Chrome Spoons with a red bucktail, Rocket Shads, three-quarter-ounce 1-knocker Rat-L-Traps and Little Cleo's were all randomly catching whites over the last 3-4 weeks in McGuire and Horseshoe Lake oxbows, but slowed again this week. are good. The Army Corps of Engineers reported Thursday that the White River stage at Batesville was at 6.84 feet, well below the flood stage of 15.0 feet. No reports on bream. The water was fairly low with about 3,000 cfs or less than one full generator. Vertical-jigging of the spoons near standing timber and stumps that were working for some 2- to 3-pound largemouth and white bass has been slow this week. The water temperature is running 69 degrees early to 74 later in the day, depending on location. She had no reports on, Lake Poinsett State Park, reports that Lake Poinsett is still in the process of refilling. There are only two weekends left for fishing at Cooks Lake, before the lake closes until spring for waterfowl season, so now is the time to try. WebOn Lake Hamilton, you can enjoy fishing, recreational boating, swimming, skiing, jet skiing, and more. The water released at the dams will be used to generate emission-free, low-cost hydroelectric power. We met them at their chosen lodge, River Ridge Inn. Entergy Corp. or Arkansas will gradually make these level adjustments at a rate of 4-6 inches per day on Lake Hamilton and 7-9 inches on Lake Catherine. We will be placing a list of inspectors that have gone through Entergy training on our website (entergy.com/hydro) so you can feel secure that a report submitted by them will be accepted. Both lakes will return to their normal summertime levels in March 2013. Look at very shallow water early in the mornings, then out in a little deeper water as the sun gets high in the sky. We were into trout almost immediately. Fishing will continue to get better. Dry Run Creek has fished well. In addition to facilitating shoreline maintenance and inspection, the annual drawdown is part of a plan to help control nuisance aquatic vegetation. Two of the more popular attractions on the lake are the Garvan Woodland Also, the week of Oct. 17-23 looks good as well. Largemouth bass are fair. Theyre also being caught by trolling in that 6-10 feet depth. This morning the lake temp was about 72.5 degrees. Grab some kids or a buddy who has never been fishing, and get them hooked! * No reports over the past couple of weeks on catfish. These are tempting morsels for large trout. It has taken forever, but its so close! Walleye are still biting, but seemed to have scattered out a bit. Custom reports lets you create a table or graph of the data. (870-295-4040), said that at Bear Creek Lake, a, nglers have reported having great success catching, 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. Black bass are fair. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. Like with a home inspection this requirement will fall on the home buyer to procure. On this day, the catch was good even later in the day. Midges, pheasant tails, hares ear and Woolly Buggers are recommended for fly-fishing. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) says, Weve been catching double limits of small/medium crappie on live bait fished 8-12 foot deep on brushpiles in 16-24 foot of water.. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 553.11 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl; top flood elevation 580.0 feet msl). Owners of boats and floating docks should take precautions to ensure boats and docks are able to adjust to the drawdown. The numbers of bass being caught has increased over the past few months. The water was fairly low with about 3,000 cfs or less than one full generator. If you like to strip flies, a small Woolly Bugger or a Crackleback has been effective on an intermediate sink line fishing the deeper holes. I began with the same flies. I am finding them scattered out feeding along side of the largemouth bass, either after sunrise or before sunset. Hotels & Resorts; Bed & Breakfasts . That way the ladies would get to see more locations on the river and get to fish, with two different guides. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) reported that the lake is clear and at a normal level. Try a Carolina-rigged finesse worm or a drop-shot rig for these fish. Greers Ferry Lake John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. Entergy Arkansas will not require a permit for the temporary relocation of docks due to the drawdown, but the dock must be returned to its permitted location once the lake returns to its summertime level. The bass love to hit the fly on the drop. All rights reserved. The lake has become fairly stable with just a very slight drop and currently sits at 553.15 feet msl. These are tempting morsels for large trout. The water is somewhat clear but is showing signs of turnover. There are only two weekends left for fishing at Cooks Lake, before the lake closes until spring for waterfowl season, so now is the time to try. 0000008039 00000 n Catfish are being caught in good numbers; they are biting in shallow water on chicken liver or nightcrawlers. We motored upstream and began fishing. The summer months were dominated by these fish species with migration in and out of the tailrace a weekly event. If the shoreline is steep or rocky in a particular area, dock owners may need to temporarily move docks to deeper water. 0000096539 00000 n FERC's license requires Entergy to manage use and occupancy of project lands and waters for public use and recreation. Lake Hamilton will be drawn down five feet. Click here for the Latest Issue of Life on the Lakes Crappie were found 9-12 feet deep in 10-14 feet of water. Dry Run Creek has fished well. 0000126971 00000 n All of the lakes in the White River system are below power pool and there is wadable water on a daily basis. Mary Nell is an accomplished angler and caught several nice trout on the first drift. Cooks Lakes fishing will continue until waterfowl season opens in November. 0000007214 00000 n May 2021. Both are receiving a lot of pressure. Egg patterns, peach or soft yellow, tied to a No.10 or 12 hook, have also served well. 0000077772 00000 n Entergy Shoreline Management will be here to assist throughout the process. The stage at Augusta is down to 15.78, more than 10 feet below flood stage of 26.00 feet. April 2021. Should start to see some topwater action soon. October has brought a lot of anglers to the Arkansas Ozarks and our natural resources remain strong, with AGFC's trout management program working alongside. )>> /F 5 0 R >> endobj 209 0 obj << /I << /Title (Lake Drawdown)>> /F 217 0 R >> endobj 210 0 obj << /I << /Title (ISSUE)>> /F 31 0 R >> endobj 211 0 obj << /I << /Title ()>> /F 23 0 R >> endobj 212 0 obj << /I << /Title ()>> /F 218 0 R >> endobj 213 0 obj << /I << /Title (August)>> /F 219 0 R >> endobj 214 0 obj << /Type /StructTreeRoot /ParentTree 177 0 R /ParentTreeNextKey 5 /K [ 68 0 R ] >> endobj 282 0 obj << /S 232 /T 471 /L 519 /C 535 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 283 0 R >> stream Surface water temperature is down to 70 degrees. We finished with about 35 trout. Rain would be very helpful. 0000008266 00000 n This bait dives about 13 to 15 feet. Try using chicken liver, worms and crayfish. Each lake will be lowered 5 feet and will remain at that level until early March 2022. 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