said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 457.01 feet msl, 5.03 feet below normal pool for this time of year (462.04 feet msl). Fortunately, a quick spring ice-out in 2021 curtailed damage to the shoreline. Trout Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool). located on our property to be inspected prior to transfer of permit. The fishing was really good. Casting spinnerbaits and jigs in one-eighth-ounce weights has been the best presentation to catch these fish the past several weeks. (updated 10-14-2021) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) said surface water temperature is in the mid- to low 70s. MileSplits official entries list for the 2021 Lake Hamilton Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Lake Hamilton High School in Hot Springs AR. The hybrids have not moved in mass numbers yet due to the warm water, but their food has. Theyre also being caught by trolling in that 6-10 feet depth. Lake Erling Bream are fair on redworms and crickets. 2023 Entergy Corporation. The White has had marginal wadable water. Surface water temperature is down to 70 degrees. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. To comply with current guidelines, please call ahead at least a day in advance to register to fish. The water level creeps lower, now at 2 feet below normal. We finished the day with a dozen trout. Trotlines are being set at 12-15 feet depth. 0000007597 00000 n We returned to the river and caught a few but it was still slow. Crappie are very good on small jigs or minnows. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. 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. Black bass are good on spinnerbaits and plastic worms. Norfork Lake As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 341.99 feet msl (normal pool: 343.93 feet msl; top flood elevation is 373.0 feet msl). The river has been very low over the last month. School is back in session and now is a great time to fish it, particularly during the week. The hot flies have been large articulated streamers in various colors. Walleye are still biting, but seemed to have scattered out a bit. Lake Drawdown on Onota Lake. Walleye thrive in the tailrace in the summer and early fall months as these fish prefer colder water temperatures than other area game fish. Lake Maumelle They seem to be biting on crickets and worms. Flathead Catfish 0000003260 00000 n White bass have been observed breaking in the early morning hours chasing threadfin shad. 0000006005 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. Occurs between October 15 and December 1 each year. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said. This also works well for our brown trout. (870-435-6525) said the tailwaters for Bull Shoals Lake have dropped to 4 feet below power pool; the lake currently is sitting at 655.20 feet msl. (updated 10-21-2021) Seth Boone, park superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reports that Lake Poinsett is still in the process of refilling. Fish topwater baits early in the day and late. I am finding them scattered out feeding along side of the largemouth bass, either after sunrise or before sunset. This is great news, as it has been kind of slow all season, Tyler said. LAKE BURTON. Due to current guidelines, Cooks Lake will be open to fishing during normal business hours Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., water level pending. My best location is in 28 to 36 feet of water, on the outside edge of large shallow flats. (updated 10-21-2021) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake is staying steady with a slow drop. Lakes Hamilton and Catherine are part of Project 271, a hydroelectric project licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Fishing in Arkansas Cooks Lake is open to fishing for youths under 16 or mobility-impaired anglers and up to two helpers (who may also fish). grass carp, yellow bass), before the refilling of the lake begins. Both drawdowns will begin Saturday, Nov. 6, and be completed by Friday, Nov. 12. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Shad are starting to group up a little better, but they are spread out and moving into the creeks. Kentucky bass (spots) have been slow this week.Some anglers report them being found near drop-offs around 16-20 feet and off rocky banks, while other reports have them being found on brushpiles. We motored upstream and began fishing. (updated 10-21-2021) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said trout are good on marabou jigs and floating nightcrawlers. Ho0k{>;?XC4ht V|m4@VjqO7ljn&(%`QRV]!|CE6rCx&5 ]fW*GiZ,nfr}38F9q191l(wVwj_Tln?v'w )_fQRjG%5G@!.ePYG.3R%o9*t9\C\}/02Zu`C4M|R 8A:XfKjPl%]bw_b#+ Other forage species that were stocked this spring include fathead minnows, golden shiners and threadfin shad have been added in huge numbers to the lake to build up the food supply for the predators, which will be stocked in 2022. 0000003021 00000 n The next day we started early. On Lake Hamilton, you can enjoy fishing, recreational boating, swimming, skiing, jet skiing, and more. If your still hunting the walleye, you need to be down toward Holiday Island. We should see some falling water temperatures with the strong cold front that is forecast to move in this weekend. With the low flows, the fish are concentrated in the deeper holes and in the oxygenated shoals. Moon times indicate a good next couple of days, though Saturday, she says. Cane Creek Lake My 1-ounce spoon has picked up some nice fish. Use the dropdown menu on top left of page Dashboard will give you the most recent water level value. Catching smallmouth bass here and there, Mark adds. It is lightly stained from the mid-lake area and heading north. The winter drawdown for both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin next month, on Nov. 1, and be completed on Nov. 10. Lake Catherine (Below Carpenter Dam) The pilot Persons desiring to be registered for special release dates must send the following information in an email to Entergy Shoreline Management atshoreline@entergy.com. Hand-tied deer hair jigs were the bait of choice. 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). The company's guidelines are revised periodically, so be sure to obtain the latest revision if you're planning to build on Entergy Arkansas' shoreline property. The lake is currently in its slow progression to a lake turnover. Rainbow trout fishing overall has been good. 413-499-9344 In the event a property seller would like to have this service completed as a pre inspection, Entergy will honor this inspection for 1 year and is transferable to one buyer for submission as a part of the permit transfer process. Catfish seem to be going better with hot dogs for bait at this time. (updated 10-21-2021) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. 0000010187 00000 n Remember, wind is your friend but anything over 20 mph should be considered to be hazardous, so be safe. The water level for the top of power pool has been reset higher for all of the lakes in the White River system. * Crappie improved over the past couple weeks. The annual drawdown of Lake Hamilton will be 5 feet and will begin on Nov. 3. Mark notes that renovations at the Jim Hinkle hatchery have begun, and over the next year work will be going on there to expand the size of the silos and reconstruct them. Many artificial fish habitat structures have been created and put in place, and the AGFC is pumping several of the small ponds and planning to add rotenone to those areas for the elimination of unwanted species (i.e. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 655.21 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 695.0 feet msl). It has taken forever, but its so close! I drove to Rim Shoals. Mary Nell and Lynn are experienced anglers, but Leila and Jan were first-timers. Owners of boats and floating docks should take precautions to ensure boats and docks are able to adjust to the drawdown. 0000003204 00000 n Catfish turned hungry again and are biting on everything, even jigs, they said. The fishing is much better in the morning and late afternoon, and tapers off midday. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) Donna Mulherin at Hermans Landing (870-241-3731) says the lake level is low and the water continues to be clear. Bear Creek Lake/Storm Creek Lake 0000004950 00000 n wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. She had no reports on bream, crappie or bass. Always wear a life jacket when on the water and continue to follow park rules and regulations. Catfish are good on any live bait. From the home screen, you will need to Log In Surface water temperature is 70 degrees. In addition to facilitating shoreline maintenance and inspection, the annual drawdown is part of a plan to help control nuisance aquatic vegetation. (updated 10-21-2021) The AGFCs Wil Hafner at Cooks Lake Conservation Education Center (870-241-3373) said it appears the fish have gone into hiding, creating slow fishing action. Lake Poinsett Many artificial fish habitat structures have been created and put in place, and the AGFC is pumping several of the small ponds and planning to add rotenone to those areas for the elimination of unwanted species (i.e. Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. 0000007214 00000 n Some docks will be able to rest on the lakebed with little or no problem. Annual inspections will continue to verify this plan is working, and adjustments to the long-range plan will be made as needed to do what is best for overall lake management. The summer months were dominated by these fish species with migration in and out of the tailrace a weekly event. White River/Clarendon Area Heavy stocking from Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery over the last few months has the river full of rainbow trout lately. 0000008318 00000 n Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. If you have a graph, locate the fish and start working that area. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. said that during the past week they have had several rain events (combined for about 2 inches in Cotter), cooler temperatures and heavy winds. White bass are moving up the War Eagle arm. WebBeginning on November 1 Entergy will start lowering the both lakes Hamilton & Catherine by about six inches per day until the drawdown level has been reached. Anglers were using blood bait, stink bait or chicken liver and catching nice cats. If you need to leave a message or speak to someone please call our regular office number (501-844-2148) between 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Thursday. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam was 19,495 cfs. For Trout Magnet fishing, use pink and white-colored bodies on chartreuse or gold jigheads. Catfishing is good on stink bait, large minnows, dough bait and nightcrawlers. The stage at Augusta is down to 15.78, more than 10 feet below flood stage of 26.00 feet. No reports on catfish. 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As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,118.96 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). Horseshoe Lake Striped Bass Good luck and Go Greeson!. We finished with about 35 trout. We did not achieve a consistently low waterline for several months due to rain events filling the lake back up several times and As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 524.95 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). 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 hydroelectric power. Crappie, like other fish, have only been eating a certain times of d anay. Clarity recently stained up along Little River and oxbows due to recent wings (which brought on lake wind advisories). (updated 10-21-2021) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said he bite for all species on Norfork Lake continues to improve as the lake temperature drops. Bass have been poor to fair with some small exceptions. Weve also been trolling Bandit 300 Crankbaits later in the mornings and catching some spotted bass and a few scattered walleye.. 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. Water temperature is ranging 70-74 d egress and the clarity is clear. The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. Lowest elevation 1858 m.s.l. 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. For information or unscheduled closures, call the center at 870-241-3373. Surface water temperature is 70 degrees. Its way too much fun, folks! The drawdown for Lake Catherine will be 3 feet 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. Some days are just better than others. Bream are still good on redworms and cricket. The river will capture your heart.. All of the lakes in the White River system are below power pool and there is wadable water on a daily basis. The best times have been about 2 or 3 hours after sunset. 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In 2014 and 2015, Lake Hopatcong failed to reach full pool following the annual drawdown. Bream are poor. Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are low and gin clear. PO Box 2884 The scenic lake is full of slab crappie, giant bluegills, largemouth bass and catfish of all species. 0000042249 00000 n Shallow diving crank baits long plastic worms have been working the bests. have started to move into the main channel to creek channel pockets. 0000003403 00000 n Entergy is working with local inspectors in hopes of limiting this expense. As of Wednesday it was still about 15 inches below normal pool. Fisheries, vegetation, facility management and downstream water needs are the key factors considered in deciding the drawdown's depth and timing. McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) reports that the lake is living up to its clear name, but the water level is low. Both lakes will be slowly lowered from Nov. 5 through Nov. 13. Lake Onota Preservation Light current on the main channel. Use caution at boat ramps and in navigation with the lake pool still low. (updated 10-14-2021) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said the trout bite has been great both above and below the U.S. Highway 62 bridge this past week. Another area where striped bass are showing up is back in the major creeks. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 257.86 feet msl (normal pool: 259.20 feet msl; top flood elevation is 287.0 feet msl). mailchi.mp Winter 2019-20 Annual Drawdown set for Three Feet on both lakes We were into trout almost immediately. The lake has become fairly stable with just a very slight drop and currently sits at 553.15 feet msl. No report on catfish. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 655.21 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 695.0 feet msl). Either way you need to get the bait down to the 30-foot depth. 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