0000091177 00000 n We will be able to quickly communicate information like lake drawdown information, emergent changes in lake levels due to threatening weather, changes in Hybrid and white bass are eating at will; stay around the shad, keep eye out for birds as well, and use topwater baits, spoons and inline spinners. Both are receiving a lot of pressure. Zimmermans Exxon (501-944-2527) said Wednesday that fishing is slow now on the river and they had no reports. (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 0000013125 00000 n Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. White bass are poor. My 1-ounce spoon has picked up some nice fish. mriordan.lopa@gmail.com, James McGrath The drawdown for Lake Catherine will be 3 feet this year and will also begin on Nov. 3. No reports on catfish or bream. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. When the sun starts to get high in the sky, start focusing on the deeper water. Fishing in Arkansas Actual water releases may change without notice to meet various system demands or emergencies.Lake and Shoreline Permitting Information: Entergy Hydro Operations will send emails to more quickly communicate matters regarding shoreline permitting and general lake information, similar in content to what is found in the Life on the Lakes newsletter. 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. 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. Lake Atkins From the home screen, you will need to Log In (updated 10-21-2021) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake is staying steady with a slow drop. 0000003757 00000 n Catfish Entergy will make the final decision approving or denying the special request based upon the numerous factors, including: Past History of Special Release Requests with accompanied successful events and satisfactory working relationship with Entergy; The past demonstrated stewardship of the river; Number of people that the event will serve; Demonstrated potential for the requested Special Release to provide the most benefit for the most people, Type of organization and purpose of the event: Public service, commercial, social, etc. No reports on bass. They are moving towards the Arkansas Highway 12 bridge and further south. 0000043107 00000 n Lots of smaller browns that are holding near the banks love hitting the hoppers. This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions fishing report for Oct. 21, 2021. Bite is best early and in the evening. Weve been catching half to full limits of nice. 0000008318 00000 n Black bass are good on crankbaits. 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. Lake drawdowns are conducted each fall to reduce winter ice damage to shoreline properties and to reduce spring flooding. Drawdowns also give property owners an opportunity to conduct any necessary repairs to their waterfront property, provided they first secure a permit from the NHDES Wetlands Bureau at (603) 271-2147. Crappie are good. Bream have been reported at 4-5 feet while using mostly red worms. Both lakes will be slowly lowered from Nov. 5 through Nov. 13. Try using jigs. mailchi.mp Winter 2019-20 Annual Drawdown set for Three Feet on both lakes Still no reports on crappie. The trout were a bonus. 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 Newport stage was at 4.65 feet, also well below the flood stage of 26.0 feet and the lowest Thursday mark seen all year. No reports on catfish. (updated 10-7-2021) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing fell off somewhat this past weekend. John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. 0000076176 00000 n On this day, the catch was good even later in the day. 0000010209 00000 n This schedule is posted weekly on the Entergy website for public viewing normally on Wednesday evening. Several of our guests are having good success trolling crankbaits that dive about 16 feet. I began with a short casting lesson for Leila. 0000003204 00000 n 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. Lake Dardanelle Shad are moving up and so are the fish, he said. Entergy Arkansas recommends using a licensed electrician to make any alterations to wiring in conjunction with the drawdown. With that being said, hit it early on those clear, sunny days. The reason for the additional drawdown on Lake Hamilton is to combat an excessive growth of two common types of aquatic vegetation called chara and filamentous algae. Beaver Lake is staying steady with a slow drop. Striped bass fishing is starting to pick up. The catch was not as good. 0000088950 00000 n Lake Catherine (Below Carpenter Dam) 0000004453 00000 n We discussed flies, and on his suggestion I changed out the pheasant tail nymph for an egg pattern. It is recommended these issues be corrected prior to sale. Also, jigging live minnows has been hot as well. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. Clarity recently stained up along Little River and oxbows due to recent wings (which brought on lake wind advisories). Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse jigs. Weekends can get a bit crowded. that must be corrected prior to transfer. 0000008526 00000 n Anyone planning on navigating the Carpenter Dam tailrace is urged to view these flow releases and plan accordingly. have been spotted on treetops and old bridge structure at 20-25 feet. Catfishing is good on stink bait, large minnows, dough bait and nightcrawlers. Rainbow trout fishing will resume below Carpenter Dam in early November as the AGFC trout stocking program is scheduled to begin. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. All rights reserved. If the bite is slow, hopper droppers rigs with nymphs works great. He says the lake is in its fall transition to junk fishing. Lowest elevation 1858 m.s.l. Keep an eye on shallow flats for baitfish activity as schoolers should be roaming those areas until the water cools substantially. In 2019 there was no drawdown of the Onota Lake, due to the Citys concerns about interference the Mill Street Dam removal, and additional concerns about regulatory compliance. said the Army Corps of Engineers 2-foot drawdown of Millwood Lake has ended, and the lake is slowly making its way back up to normal conservation pool. We also found that you can continue the walk Spotted/Kentucky Bass, Jim Harris Catfish are good on salties, worms and goldfish. (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. Midges, pheasant tails, hares ear and Woolly Buggers are recommended for fly-fishing. The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, to occur between October 15 and December 1 each year. 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. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. This fertile oxbow receives very little fishing pressure due to being used only for education purposes and youth and mobility-impaired fishing. 0000009289 00000 n 0000087615 00000 n Casting spinnerbaits and jigs in one-eighth-ounce weights has been the best presentation to catch these fish the past several weeks. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. 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). I will find small schools cruising along the bottom feeding on shad. My best location is in 28 to 36 feet of water, on the outside edge of large shallow flats. Crappie is all that is being caught, but anglers report good results in the past week. Toledo Bend, near the towns of Burkeville, Texas, and Many, La., is capable of generating 80 megawatts of power. It is our sincere hope this will make our lakes safer and more enjoyable into the future. Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. (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. For the bigger bows, large Woolly Buggers are the ticket in white, olive and brown. Black bass are eating well from super shallow out to 60 feet on a variety of baits, on points, secondary points, guts and creeks, and major flats. We were all eager to return to the river. 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. Reports from the last two days (Monday and Tuesday of this week) have the crappie being found suspended on the brush with anglers fishing in depths of 17-22 feet. It can be useful in planning recreational outings for fishing and floating downstream. Lake levels will be reduced about six inches per day on Lake The hot flies have been large articulated streamers in various colors. (Within 5 of normal. The fishing was really good. 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. Lake Hamilton (updated 10-14-2021) Tyler Ball, park ranger at Mississippi River State Park (870-295-4040), said that at Bear Creek Lake, anglers have reported having great success catching bream and black bass. The fish are schooling and when you find the school you can catch multiple fish in the same area, as they are in a feeding frenzy. The Norfork tailwater has had wadable water every day. Park/Open Space Manager Blowup reactions slowed also in the lily pads, but were good on plastic frogs in Junebug, white or pumpkinseed/pearl belly, near pads with timber and stumps until just recently. Heavy stocking from Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery over the last few months has the river full of rainbow trout lately. This is 39.6 feet below the top of flood pool. The method of choice has been light terminal tackle, fished with Firebait and Fire Balls. * Crappie improved over the past couple weeks. (updated 10-14-2021) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) said surface water temperature is in the mid- to low 70s. 0000003583 00000 n Some are saying they can be found 7-15 feet around the beds and others being found 14-16 feet off of windy points, while others are catching a bunch of small ones from the banks. The wind helps reoxygenate the water as the fall breakdown of matter in water robs it of oxygen and wind and rain are the only things that will replenish it. Entergy Arkansas will not require a permit for the temporary relocation of docks because of the drawdowns, but the dock must be returned to its permitted location once the lake returns to its summer level. Try brushpiles in the 12-20 foot depth range. We also 2023 Entergy Corporation. Surely the. There will be a drawdown of Lake Latonka extending from November 1 - December 15. The conditions were similar to the previous day. (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. 0000095674 00000 n The Newport stage was at 4.65 feet, also well below the flood stage of 26.0 feet and the lowest Thursday mark seen all year. Oxbows are ranging 5-10 inches depending on location. 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. Black bass are and being caught schooling on top with Brush Hogs. Walleye are still biting, but seemed to have scattered out a bit. 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. Dry Run Creek has fished well. This requires heavy sink tip lines (250 grain), heavy rods (8-weight or better) and advanced casting skills. Crappie have been spotted on treetops and old bridge structure at 20-25 feet. (updated 10-21-2021) McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) reports that the lake is living up to its clear name, but the water level is low. (updated 10-21-2021) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said trout are good on marabou jigs and floating nightcrawlers. Bass have been mentioned being caught at depths of 6-8 feet using various artificial baits. 0000009267 00000 n LAKE BURTON. 0000005141 00000 n 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. Clarity recently stained up along Little River and oxbows due to recent wings (which brought on lake wind advisories). As the water temperatures fall, look for fish to start feeding heavily on the abundant shad in the lake. It was a cool start but promised to get warm in the afternoon. Fishing will improve here as boat traffic and water temperatures continue to decline going deeper into the fall. From a mobile phone, you can also download the SutronWin app from the App Store or Google Play. These are tempting morsels for large trout. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. Hybrid bass have started to move into the main channel to creek channel pockets. This new requirement will begin on January 1, 2018. Cooks Lakes fishing will continue until waterfowl season opens in November. The bass are reportedly being caught at depths of 6-8 feet, mostly using redworms. 0000003260 00000 n They seem to hit the spoon on the fall or when it hits the bottom. The winter drawdown for both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin next month, on Nov. 1, and be completed on Nov. 10. Light current on the main channel. One of them is huge and has a great BBQ area. Hbd`ad`ddp pwt 170 iY3UnGSn;BF&F@l7hJ;#HO,?_b~~2a;?odaSCcS_Qof}RC#o0y{&F| }Z Harris Brake Lake (update 10-21-2021) Donna Mulherin at Hermans Landing (870-241-3731) says the lake level is low and the water continues to be clear. Failure to do so may cause damage to them. Fishing will continue to get better. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. Both drawdowns will begin Saturday, Nov. 6, and be completed by Friday, Nov. 12. 0000015891 00000 n With the lake level below pool and cool air temps, expect a pattern of only small amounts of generation weekly. To allocate these days among the various groups, who might request one of these special releases, Entergy has developed the following process. 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. She wanted me to take her and three friends on a guided fly-fishing trip. Surface water temperature is 70 degrees. The river rose from about 74 feet on November 4 to as high as 78.12 feet on November 8. Lake Hamilton will be drawn down five feet. Lakefront property owners needing further information on the drawdown schedule or shoreline permitting guidelines and applications for lakes Hamilton or Catherine can call Entergy Arkansas' hydro operations office at 501-844-2148 or visit the hydro operations website at, Visitors to the website may also subscribe to receive lake and flow information by email. The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, (update 10-14-2021) David Hall at Dads Bait Shop (501-289-2210) said Wednesday the clarity is slightly stained and the water level is normal. The hot flies have been sowbugs and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise). Walleye are still biting, but seemed to have scattered out a bit. The scenic lake is full of slab crappie, giant bluegills, largemouth bass and catfish of all species. grass carp, yellow bass), before the refilling of the lake begins. 0000005236 00000 n Kenty said he found a few bream in 3-7 feet of water but he was searching for crappie and didnt satay with them. are good on marabou jigs and floating nightcrawlers. The water released at the dams will be used to generate hydroelectric power. Currently the largemouth bass bite has been best for me. Use minnows or black/chartreuse jigs. This schedule is posted weekly on the Entergy website for public viewing normally on Wednesday evening. The water temperature is running 69 degrees early to 74 later in the day, depending on location. Upstream, Table Rock Lake rose 0.2 foot to rest at at 1.6 feet below power pool and 15.6 feet below the top of flood pool. Once the topwater bite slows down, use a Peewee Jig or Beaver-style bait on shallow ledges and laydowns, and if its sunne use a shaky head on ledges and channel swing banks with chunk rock. (updated 10-21-2021) Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) says black bass are still good. 0000013147 00000 n Lake Fayetteville Catfish seem to be going better with hot dogs for bait at this time. Then a fast, short strip back to get them to chase it. Minnows and jigs are being used. Huge schools of threadfin shad can be observed moving in and out of the tailrace. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs and are relating to the stumps. The water level creeps lower, now at 2 feet below normal. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 384.41 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl). 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. Fish the conditions. While waterfront homeowners appreciate the opportunity for dock/seawall maintenance and brush pile placement, the drawdown definitely creates new angling dynamics. Beaver Lake Lake Erling That way the ladies would get to see more locations on the river and get to fish, with two different guides. White Bass The annual drawdown of lakes Hamilton and Catherine will be 5 feet this year. Beaver Lake rose 0.1 foot to rest at 1.5 feet below power pool or 11.1 feet below the top of flood pool. Surface water temperature on Wednesday afternoon was 63 degrees. 0000103139 00000 n 0000082737 00000 n Entergy Shoreline Management will be here to assist throughout the process. School is back in session and now is a great time to fish it, particularly during the week. This is great news, as it has been kind of slow all season, Tyler said. Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. 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. 0000003021 00000 n 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). A list of projects to be completed during the lake drawdown is listed below: Sewer system replacement project moves forward Dredging with excavators Seawall repair/replacement Horseshoe Lake Beaver Lake rose 0.1 foot to rest at 1.5 feet below power pool or 11.1 feet below the top of flood pool.
