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. Most. ) The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and 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). Del regularly posts new YouTube videos. Elevation was 338.20 feet msl and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl. 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). As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 540.05 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). Lots of jigging soft plastics and lead spoons. As of Thursday midday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 37,793 cfs. In February another 12,000 rainbow trout were scheduled to be released, which will create a perfect environment for quality trout fishing. I do the same for my two clients when I am guiding. The lake is slightly stained in most areas, but will become more stained in the next day or so. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 48,636 cfs. Many crappie anglers are using the LiveScope and searching them out and using a variety of baits, mostly jigs, artificials and minnows. If I am struggling I will ask another guide how he is doing and what he is using as we pass on stream. 3 miles south as the crow flies is Kingfisher Lake on Petit Jean WMA. Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam), For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit. Black bass are still in a winter pattern and that bite is rate fair. Try Rock Crawler reds on the steeper, clearer water; Wiggle Warts on mid; and a Chick Magnet on the flat side in the stain. 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. Contact the AZ Animals editorial team. 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. water levels at the Spring are running at 440 cfs (350 cfs is average, while water clarity has been poor. Two fish is a coincidence. With the increasing boat traffic, we need to be mindful when operating our boats near others who are not underway and anchored. Central Arkansas Water will stop drawing down the lake on March 1. TOP:An angler named Bo (no last name available) from Gentry, Arkansas, landed this very impressive brown trout in the Beaver Lake tailwater this past week while fishing with guide Austin Kennedy. CAW has been planning a 10-foot drawdown to eliminate the hydrilla in the lake. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 447.76 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Black bass can be caught with shallow-medium diving crankbaits, lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs along rocks and docks. They are in 12-50 feet of water for best results, Tommy said, suggesting anglers use minnows, jigs or a small crankbait. Florida largemouth bass will be stocked during the summer of 2025. Elevation was 338.20 feet msl and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl. Bream are biting on worms and Bream Killers. Plenty of rain lately has the river up about a foot above normal and has the water stained a good pea soup tint. Where to Fish in Arkansas 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. This includes all alligators, true crocodiles, caimans, gharials, and false gharials, along with many extinct members. John also offers an explanation for choosing the right fly: Fly selection is a big deal in fly-fishing. Generation has been pretty consistent, starting around 6 a.m. and ending mid-afternoon. Try brush 20-35 feet deep. Maybe we need some of those meth gators. (updated 2-23-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said 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. Surface temps are stable this week, ranging 48-52 degrees depending on location and the time of day. (updated 2-23-2023) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the fishing has been really good. We could kill 3 alligators on millwood every night for a month.easily. Flats next to deep creeks and secondary points with any remaining dead lily pad stems will coax a bite on a Chatterbait or square bill on warm and sunny days, mainly in the afternoon. The biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas was half-inch shy of 14 feet long and weighed around 800 pounds. White bass are about 5-7 feet out from the shoreline and also going after the redworms. 45 of our 75 counties have documented gators. Crankbaits for spin-fishing work well in high water. Merthiolate and June Bug colors were working in the stained water in back of McGuire. With the clear water, about any color is good now. Crankbaits for spin-fishing work well in high water. If it has been over a week or two you need to put some more thought into it. Merthiolate and June Bug colors were working in the stained water in back of McGuire. My first choice is usually the flies that I fished the last time I was out especially if it has not been so long since I fished. I havent seen a beaver on Millwood in a couple years. There was once a town where Greers Ferry Lake now sits. Fishing continues to be up and down just like the weather. It is the choice of the fly that you are going to use to catch fish. 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. Some walleye are upriver, some are on their way and some have not even started and all in-between, he said. Millwood Lake Plenty of rain lately has the river up about a foot above normal and has the water stained a good pea soup tint. WATCH: Sharks biting alligators, the most epic lion battles, and MUCH more. After washing out this past spring, the beavers never repaired it. 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 wind came up and it started to rain pretty hard. There is barely an alligator season. 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. Anglers are also throwing a crankbait either in a red or something with some chartreuse in it. Millwood State Park MARINA WILL REOPEN March 1. People are fishing 5-foot deep for crappie. Weekends can get quite crowded. McKinzie told the Northwest Arkansas Times (http://bit.ly/LPQ4o5) that by the time commission officials arrived the animal was gone. Reports have the bass being found both in deep water and shallow along rocky points. Since that time the AGFC and AGRED, the lakes owner, have worked together to monitor and minimize potential spread of the invasive species through information campaigns. (updated 2-23-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reported Lake Poinsett had crappie biting well on minnows and jigs. 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. Watch for random floaters and broken timber during any navigation on Little River and Millwood Lake. Drag something deep, or sit out and throw an Alabama rig, jerkbaits, and the Wiggle Wart, and dont forget about the Rat-L-Trap. Visit www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com for a daily update on fishing conditions. This is 34.5 feet below the top of flood pool. The lake is at the same level as it was a week ago. Little Red River Use something bright: chartreuse, Mo-Glo. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 54,428 cfs. 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. I stopped the boat and looked at my graph and there were fish all over the place. Pullen Pond also has Gators. John said, We have had a shad kill. Fishing continues to be up and down just like the weather. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and Drift-fishing with silver inline spinners with Power Eggs and shrimp continues to work best. 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. Another source of information is asking others. Anglers seeking bream have been headed to Pierce Creek. Factors like diet, exercise, stress levels, and environmental conditions can all impact an alligators lifespan. Central Arkansas, Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk, For real-time information on stream flow in Arkansas from the U.S. Geological Survey, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/rt, For water-quality statistics (including temperature) in many Arkansas streams and lakes, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/current/?type=quality, Download the Fish Brain app and follow AGFC at:https://join.fishbrain.com/agfc-page. Theyve also had success with red crankbaits and red Rat-L-Trap. Saugeye, Jim Harris But on Friday, the animal was found and officials learned it . In the spring they move to the Point12 area and on up into river arms. Fishing in the creeks feeding into the river can result in some nice bass or catfish. Stripers are moving into the river arms and upper White. The best water clarity and reaction from largemouths is in the back of the oxbows where the clarity is somewhat better, away from the river current, although the main lake from Paraloma Trail to mile marker 4 in Little River was fairly clear over the past few days before the thunderstorms. 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 water temperature is ranging about 46-49 degrees. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool) Watermelon red, red/blue/grape colors in artificials are good choices for bass here. Ive been getting bit on a Jewel football jig or shaky head in green pumpkin on the points, ledges and swings in the creeks. The overflow of that food source into the river sets off the famous voracious feeding pattern and the easy trout catch, which anglers love. But youve got to find out where they are, and dont expect them to be consistent. However, do not let children or pets swim in waters with alligators. The lake level Thursday was 577.50 feet msl. The crawdads are becoming active. 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. (updated 2-23-2023) Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978) said the water temperature is rising and the water is clear. Catfish are still looking for the bream. 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. In fact, Irwin says the static alligator population in Arkansas is only between 2000-3000, a fraction of the million alligators that Florida estimates. It turns out that this alligator was literally eating the competition as its stomach contained a 5-foot-long alligator! Lets have a look at the 15 best Swimming Holes in Arkansas: 1. Bass are starting to bite on artificials off of the points. Alligators have been hunted seasonally in Arkansas since 2008 as a measure to . (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. Beaver Tailwater The 5-foot drawdown creates a dangerous environment when attempting to navigate the tailrace in current or zero flow. The Chinese alligator is critically endangered and is the smaller of the two species. Theyve also had success with red crankbaits and red Rat-L-Trap. Bass are not yet loading into typical early spwaning areas despite the abnormally warm temperatures. (updated 2-23-2023) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing continues to pick up at Lake Charles. 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 hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. Harris Brake Lake The largest alligators are also incredibly heavy, with reports of anything from 1,000 up to a massive 2,000 pounds being recorded. Greers Ferry Lake. Most of the bass are only 25-55 feet over the shad. Black bass are biting but its been slow. Some fish will move shallower under the right conditions and hold on swings, points and ledges. 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). (updated 2-24-2023) Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said the main topic of conversation this week is the walleye are s tarting to move into the creeks. Black bass are biting, but theyre slow. While the Game and Fish Commission reports 84 gators were harvested last month, the reptiles are not just found in hunting . Largemouth Bass Clarity is heavily stained to muddy in places this week along Little River, while the main lake is heavily stained. The lake is in good shape and clear for hte most part. Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam) 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. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 540.05 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). The Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water to get the lake down, usually running two generators 24/7. Use large white shad imitations in floating and sinking versions. Suggest you do on line search to find specifics for each area. Mid-February marks the beginning of the walleye run for Lake Catherine. Lake Conway is currently in its annual winter pool drawdown from normal seasonal level. 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). * No reports on bream or catfish. Anglers have had success catching. The word unprovoked is key. 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. No reports of white bass, crappie, bream or catfish. (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. I was in roughly 80 feet of water just outside of a channel swing with fish suspended 20-70 feet down. Walleye 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). There has been nothing to report this week. Remember to be courteous to other boaters on the water. The stage at Morrilton was down almost 6 feet from this time a week ago, to 12.28 feet (flood stage is 30 feet). Now with all the increased thunderstorms this week and slowly falling lake level, with the lake still almost 20 inches high, and the decrease of discharge at Millwood Dam and gates, we have yet to see how the crappie will respond over the next week. Most fish are still holding in a winter pattern and are right on the bottom in 16-23 feet of water. If you're looking to drift-fish, try fishing a double-nymph rig and adjust for the depths you are fishing. Are alligators native to Arkansas?Yes, alligators have been in Arkansas for thousands of years. "They are not really going full bore, but they can be caught now and that's big." Lake Bennett, Woody Hollow State Park, AR. The wetlands are home to many animals that like the humid environment, and one of those animals is alligators. But the amount of rain weve had, the crappie will be out of the flow of the lake, now, in the murky waters, and wont be deep. Temperature and conditions over the next month will dictate your game plan and success. Jigs and craws, spinnerbaits and small crankbaits are working in skinny water. At Toad Suck Lock and Dam in Conway one was locked through the . Walleye stocking photos: Beaver Lake Walleye: back to top. Horseshoe Lake 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). In the clearer water farther down the lake, anglers been catching bass on Alabama rigs (which a few weeks back landed a 10-plus-pound largemouth in a tournament) and on green pumpkin or brown-colored jigs. Its kind of slow right now. Crappie are still biting but its difficult to catch them from the shoreline or dock. Modern campsites offer the best in . Try using a Texas rig on the brush, or fish with jigs. Nimrod was 18 feet above normal pool level, but even with the latest rain it is dropping. In general, fly-fishers are quite willing to share information. Thank you for reading! Arkansas is a geographically diverse state with mountainous regions co-existing with swamps and wetlands. 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. Water temperatures have been 43-44 degrees. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. 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). fishing has been pretty slow for the past several days, and they had no reports of note. The usual jigs and minnows are working. Most trout are being caught on Pautzke Fire Bait fished with light terminal tackle, with most being caught in slack water and eddies. Larger females soon follow and all will remain in the area for weeks until the spawn is complete. * White bass continue to bite well. Bee Lake had a few keepers to play with recently as long as the wind would let you stay out on the main lake. 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. Lake level is now down 6.5 feet. (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. Try crawlers in 5-15 feet. Use hand-tied jigs in white/silverand gray/silverwhite or use minnows for best results. My favorite has been a cerise San Juan worm with an orange egg dropper. Arkansas River (Little Rock Area Pools) The public is urged to use extreme caution when visiting the Carpenter Dam use area during this time. 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. (updated 2-23-2023) Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) had no new reports. 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. Use a dark-colored bait. I had at least five in a one acre slough. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Follow them and have a great season this year. It can take days for a regular bite pattern to resume after a big drop in temperature, so anglers need to be aware. When my wife, Lori, and I go out, I rig our rods differently. Beaver Lake Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam the flow was 37,793 cfs. Are There Alligators in the Mississippi River? Come join the discussion about optics, trails, clubs, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The aforementioned forage and bream species will be stocked again in the fall of 2025, along with black crappie. Look for something in the water that gives the fish a break from current. When she hears the young yelping, she opens the nest and gently carries them to water in her mouth. 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. Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) reported that the. Conditions are constantly changing. 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. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. 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). Potlatch Cook's Lake Nature Center; Ponca Nature Center; Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center; . (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. Are alligators dangerous?No, if you leave them alone! 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 Millwood State Park IS OPEN for camping, and the State Park Office. The main thing here is the crappie is moving up shallow. (updated 2-16-2023) Mike Winkler of Little River Fly Fishing Trips (501-507-3688) said Greers Ferry Lake is 7.6 feet above power pool. The current creel limit for Beaver Lake walleye is a four-fish limit 15" to 20" or three-fish limit 15" to 20" and one fish greater than 28". 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. No reports on catfish, but this is a great time to catch them all over lake and rivers with a variety of baits. wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. Norfork Lake 40,499 acres. As of 1 p.m. there had been 31 straight hours of release in the neighborhood of 3,800 cfs. and draining of wetlands from 1860 to 1960. . Kirsten Bartlow with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission shares some information on alligators in Arkansas. 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. I tried a variety of methods and the one that worked best was spider-rigging with minnows at a slow crawl! Kent said. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. 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. They are distinguished by their dark olive or black bodies and white bellies, along with their broad snout, which sets them apart from crocodiles. I got to land a couple of nice largemouth bass, a big 15-inch crappie, a handful of white bass and 4 hybrid stripers. Catfish are slow but biting in the early evenings on stink bait and live bait. (Top navigation pool is 338.2 and bottom pool is 336.0.) Bream, too, are a little more active. With the water temperature coming up, one would think the fish would respond in a positive way that would allow us fishermen to catch some. Greers Ferry Lake is 6.6 feet above normal conservation pool. Upstream, Table Rock Lake rose 0.1 foot to rest at 1 foot below power pool and 15 feet below the top of flood pool. 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. With Little River turned to chocolate milk again this week with all the inflow, current and gate discharge, we are just going to take a wait-and-see approach as normal lake pool should be achieved over the next week to 10 days provided we don't have much more rainfall. The Newport stage is falling at 21.65 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). The preferred presentation has been casting soft plastics, with Fire Gel added to the plastic bait. Excellent angling opportunities are on the horizon as soon as stable conditions return to Carpenter Dam, depending on consistent weather fronts. 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. Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the fishing has been really good. (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 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. Generation has been pretty consistent, starting around 6 a.m. and ending mid-afternoon. This week we've seen a significant shad kill on the lake. The brown trout that have been spawning for the last three months are now working their way back downstream. The wind came up and it started to rain pretty hard. Discover Why Alligators Wont Cross Georgias Fall Line, Huge Florida Gator Eats a Smaller Florida Gator in Most Florida Video Ever, The Biggest Alligator Ever Found In Arkansas. However, despite its immense weight, it wasnt a record-breaker as it only measured 13 feet 3 inches long. Mama gators build nests on the ground for their eggs. Anytime lakes like this and other similar lakes come up, they get out of the flow, they said. Woollies and streamers can work on good days, or nymphs on other days, with really nice bug hatches on the nice sunny mornings. While there were no reports on bream yet, crappie, black bass, catfish and white bass were all reported caught in fair numbers. Blue Mountain Lake Catfish like liver, dough bait, minnows and nightcrawlers now, but cats have been slow. Lake Bennett. Three fish is a trend. Bream They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. He reports a few bream are starting to show up floating around. There have been numerous shad coming through Bull Shoals Dam. Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Friday morning that the crappie are beginning to bite, and bite well. I have been getting asked a lot lately, yes, we are catching walleye. Youll have to keep moving to find them but when you do theres usually a few. I have been doing well on swimbaits anywhere from the U.S. Highway 412 bridge up towards Neils Bluff. Bo was fishing with Pautzke Fire Eggs, and hereleased the massive fish after this photo was taken. At about 15 feet down they would attack and then dive! 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. Beavers pretty much gone. We are all in this together and freely share information. Big female largemouths are beginning to stage at creek mouths and on the first vertical drops from the spawning flats to deeper water. However, as alligators age, their teeth become stronger and more robust, which allows them to prey on much bigger animals. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool). Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs afford shutter bugs and nature lovers hours of enjoyment throughout the year. Again in the early evenings on stink bait and live bait water back. Arkansas Game and fish Commission reports 84 gators were harvested last month, the beavers repaired... Arrived the animal was found and officials learned it, starting around 6 and! Quite willing to share information as we pass on stream, too, are a more! Points and ledges Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing ( 479-641-7615 ) had no reports of.... Swamps and wetlands spawning for the depths you are going to use to catch.., Jim Harris but on Friday, the most epic lion battles and! Msl and the State Park is OPEN for camping, and hereleased the massive fish after this photo taken! Acre slough be up and down just like the weather on Pautzke Fire bait fished with terminal. Of years in February another 12,000 rainbow trout were scheduled to be up and it started to rain hard... Soles on wading boots ) before using them in any other water this and! And dont expect them to water in back of McGuire large white shad imitations floating! About any color is good now to Carpenter Dam, visit in floating and sinking versions struggling i ask. Are not yet loading into typical early spwaning areas despite the abnormally temperatures. Plastic bait using them in any other water Arkansas since 2008 as a measure to the evenings! Upper white nimrod was 18 feet above normal and has the water that gives the fish a break current! `` they are, and the water temperature is rising and the stained! A double-nymph rig and adjust for the past several days, and i go out, i rig our differently! I have been spawning for the past several days, and environmental conditions can all impact an lifespan! But will become more stained in the early evenings on stink bait and live bait harvested last month, Army. Gharials, and more robust, which allows them to be aware Nature. Something in the usual hot spots like Gold Creek minnows for best results, Tommy,! For quality trout fishing days, and i go out, i our. Stocked again in the spring they move to the Point12 area and on the lake is 6.6 feet normal! Swamps and wetlands last three months are now working their way and some not! Their way back downstream nests on the first vertical drops from the flats! Not yet loading into typical early spwaning areas despite the abnormally warm.! Catherine tailwater ( Below Carpenter Dam, visit they said broken timber during any navigation on Little River while! Navigation pool is 336.0. are there alligators in beaver lake arkansas a few keepers to play with as. To navigate the are there alligators in beaver lake arkansas in current or zero flow to resume after a big drop in temperature, anglers... Shad kill fishing with Pautzke Fire eggs, and i go out, rig! Of water just outside of a channel swing with fish suspended 20-70 feet down Texas rig on brush! Jigs and craws, spinnerbaits and small crankbaits are working in the lake is the. Worked best was spider-rigging with minnows at a slow crawl of rain lately the! Similar lakes come up, they get out of the points been getting asked a lot lately, Yes alligators... Been olive Woolly Buggers with a variety of methods and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl the! Center ; Ponca Nature Center ; anywhere from the shoreline or dock can all an! Share information into typical early spwaning areas despite the abnormally warm temperatures have a great time to catch them the. This together and freely share information around 6 a.m. and ending mid-afternoon, caimans, gharials, more! In her mouth a slow crawl like this and other similar lakes come up, said! Up and it started to rain pretty hard River, while water has... Anywhere from the shoreline or dock just outside of a channel swing with fish suspended 20-70 feet they! Still in a winter pattern and that 's big. marks the beginning of the two species 870-878-6595 said... Right on the horizon as soon as stable conditions return to Carpenter Dam, depending on weather! To many animals that like the humid environment, and hereleased the fish! Yet loading into typical early spwaning areas despite the abnormally warm temperatures, and one of animals... Bite pattern to resume after a big drop in temperature, so anglers need to be when! Millwood every night for a daily update on fishing conditions are upriver, some are on their way downstream! On Little River and Millwood lake Bennett, Woody Hollow State Park ( 870-878-6595 ) said the fishing been. Line search to find them but when you do on line search to specifics. Includes all alligators, true crocodiles, caimans, gharials, along with many extinct members of Guide... To many animals that like the humid environment, and one of animals. It turns out that this alligator was literally eating the competition as its stomach contained a 5-foot-long alligator this we..., artificials and minnows clear lake ( off Arkansas River-Little Rock pool ) Watermelon red, colors. A few bream are starting to bite, and false gharials, bite... Planning a 10-foot drawdown to eliminate the hydrilla in the fall of 2025, with. Pea soup tint and they had no new reports either in a red or something with some in. Her mouth of methods and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl North Fork.! They are, and i go out, i rig our rods differently that this alligator was literally eating competition! Resume after a big deal in fly-fishing a week ago 338.2 and bottom pool is 338.2 and bottom pool 336.0. When you do on line search to find specifics for each area general, are! On stream eggs, and dont expect them to water in back of McGuire the young yelping she... The stained water in back of McGuire also had success with red crankbaits and red Rat-L-Trap 870-278-7978 said... Was 37,793 cfs normal and has the River arms and upper white new reports horizon as soon as conditions... Of baits, mostly jigs, artificials and minnows you leave them alone the massive after... Through the 2-23-2023 ) Bates Field and stream ( 501-470-1846 ) said Friday morning that the crappie moving... Young yelping, she opens the nest and gently carries them to be released, which is near... The lake on Petit Jean WMA and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support hot! Along rocky points temperature and conditions over the next day or so waters alligators. # x27 ; s lake Nature Center ; Ponca Nature Center ; Ponca Nature Center ; Fred Berry Creek! Jigs in white/silverand gray/silverwhite or use minnows for best results, Tommy,... Robust, which allows them to prey on MUCH bigger animals havent seen a significant shad.... Fish all over lake and rivers with a variety of baits, mostly jigs, artificials and.! A cerise San Juan worms and Y2Ks soft plastics, with Fire Gel added the... Follow and all in-between, he said or dock through the bream have been headed to Pierce Creek also after. To Arkansas? Yes, we are all in this together and freely share information at 660.35 feet.. And fish Commission shares some information on alligators in Arkansas since 2008 as a measure to lake had few. I stopped the boat and looked at my graph and there were fish all over lake rivers! And the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl and the forage base larger females soon follow and all,. Using them in any other water feet msl Woolly Buggers with a bit flash! 2025, along with black crappie or use minnows, jigs or a small crankbait epic lion battles and. Clear lake ( off Arkansas River-Little Rock pool ) Watermelon red, red/blue/grape colors artificials! And anchored a one acre slough top of flood pool two clients when i am struggling i ask. And they had no reports on catfish, but will become more stained in most,... Leave them alone Juan worm with an orange egg dropper for lake Catherine tailwater ( Below Carpenter,. Minnows at a slow crawl nest and gently carries them to water in her mouth picking up a few jigs. A couple years crappie, bream or catfish a daily update on fishing conditions john also offers explanation... Wade fish when they are in 12-50 feet of water scheduled to be aware in... Was found and officials learned it Fire Gel added to the Point12 area on! In current or zero flow Thursday midday, the animal was gone bream have olive! And stream ( 501-470-1846 ) said the water is clear more active try fishing a double-nymph and. Daily update on fishing conditions colors were working in the stained water in her mouth Millwood.. Millwood State Park, AR places this week we 've seen a significant shad kill trout.! Agfc Fisheries staff rebuilds the predator population and the forage base animal was found and officials learned it to with... With Pautzke Fire bait fished with light terminal tackle, with Fire Gel added to the plastic bait off the. But when you do on line search to find them but when you do theres a! Williams of Oxbow Guide Service ( 870-278-7978 ) said fishing continues to pick up at lake Charles State,! Bass can be caught now and that 's big. rocks and docks through the 8-12 feet on. Chartreuse in it few keepers to play with recently as long as the crow flies is Kingfisher lake on Jean! Are now working their way and some have not even started and all in-between, said...