0000088950 00000 n Bite is best early and in the evening. grass carp, yellow bass), before the refilling of the lake begins. Small boats, kayaks or canoes are the only watercraft that can launch at this time. Egg patterns, peach or soft yellow, tied to a No.10 or 12 hook, have also served well. Remember, wind is your friend but anything over 20 mph should be considered to be hazardous, so be safe. Look at very shallow water early in the mornings, then out in a little deeper water as the sun gets high in the sky. They are moving towards the Arkansas Highway 12 bridge and further south. Bream fishing is poor. We will be able to quickly communicate information like lake drawdown information, emergent changes in lake levels due to threatening weather, changes in mailchi.mp Winter 2019-20 Annual Drawdown set for Three Feet on both lakes 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. 2021 LLPOA Drawdown & Shoreline Restoration / Dock Information. To access the real time water elevation of Onota Lake as measured at the Onota Lake Dam, please click on this link: http://www.sutronwin.com/ Delayed 15 Minutes, System planning and requests for proposals, View our General Permit with the Corp of Engineers concerning Excavation & Dredging, Lake and Flow News - Latest Email Message, Lake and flow news - Latest email message, Lake Hamilton 398.9 399.9 target of 399.7, Lake Catherine 303 305 target of 304.25, Lake Hamilton 394.2 395.2 target of 394.7, Lake Catherine 298 300 target of 299. Rainbow trout fishing overall has been good. that must be corrected prior to transfer. I then rigged a couple of fly rods. The water released at the dams will be used to generate hydroelectric power. Hybrid bass have started to move into the main channel to creek channel pockets. Cooks Lake is open to fishing for youths under 16 or mobility-impaired anglers and up to two helpers (who may also fish). (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. 0000112696 00000 n Both drawdowns will begin Saturday, Nov. 6, and be completed by Friday, Nov. 12. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) You can subscribe to email updates on information such as water release plans for Remmel and Carpenter Dams; shoreline management, lake levels, dock permitting, safety, etc. 2023 Entergy Corporation. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. The best times have been about 2 or 3 hours after sunset. Owners of boats and floating docks should also take precautions to ensure they are able to adjust to the drawdown. are good on marabou jigs and floating nightcrawlers. 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. 0000002744 00000 n Riprap around the lake has degraded over time due to ice and erosion. Catfishing is good using chicken liver or nightcrawlers. Always wear a life jacket when on the water and continue to follow park rules and regulations. You can also simply hang out around the bridges all day and bass will break sporadically, also. 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. jmcgrath@cityofpittsfield.org, Robert Van Der Kar Lake Drawdown on Onota Lake. 1860.0 m.s.l. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse jigs. Weve been catching half to full limits of nice. She wanted me to take her and three friends on a guided fly-fishing trip. Shad are moving up and so are the fish, he said. Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool) The Norfork tailwater has had wadable water every day. Theyre also being caught by trolling in that 6-10 feet depth. For information or unscheduled closures, call the center at 870-241-3373. If you are an in the dark type of fisherperson, this species is starting to feed after sunset and all night long. Look for low flows and sometimes multiple days without generation. The hot flies have been sowbugs and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise). Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. The catch was not as good. The hot flies have been large articulated streamers in various colors. Heavy stocking from Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery over the last few months has the river full of, 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. These fish are beginning to feed heavily again after a long hot summer. (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. 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. Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. I then rigged a couple of fly rods. Hopper season is on the wane. The next day we started early. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs and are relating to the stumps. (updated 10-21-2021) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said trout are good on marabou jigs and floating nightcrawlers. With that being said, hit it early on those clear, sunny days. 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 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). Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. Peckerwood Lake If your still hunting the walleye, you need to be down toward Holiday Island. Use redworms and crickets. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 14,442 cfs. Rainbow Trout The lake is currently in its slow progression to a lake turnover. They seem to hit the spoon on the fall or when it hits the bottom. These fish are beginning to feed heavily again after a long hot summer. Black bass are fair. I drove to Rim Shoals. 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. Crappie Catfish said this week found water at Horseshoe in the low to mid-70-degree temperature range. 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. April 2021. Bait fish are piled PILED up in the mouths of pockets. Catfish are good on any live bait. Danny took Lynn and Jan to Buffalo Shoals. MileSplits official entries list for the 2021 Lake Hamilton Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Lake Hamilton High School in Hot Springs AR. You can find this species in several different areas. (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. 0000008370 00000 n Casting spinnerbaits and jigs in one-eighth-ounce weights has been the best presentation to catch these fish the past several weeks. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. Black bass are and being caught schooling on top with Brush Hogs. That way the ladies would get to see more locations on the river and get to fish, with two different guides. Spring River Try using jigs. Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine, 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. Fish from the 140-foot mobility-impaired accessible dock or launch a boat. The drawdown will located on our property to be inspected prior to transfer of permit. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. Some docks will be able to rest on the lakebed with little or no problem. 0000009289 00000 n Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Both lakes will return to their normal summertime levels in March 2013. I am catching this species by vertical jigging a spoon or by trolling a #7 Berkley Flicker Minnow. Mary Nell is an accomplished angler and caught several nice trout on the first drift. Occurs between October 15 and December 1 each year. (updated 10-7-2021) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing fell off somewhat this past weekend. The water can rise very quickly. Bream are slow. This is great news, as it has been kind of slow all season, Tyler said. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. (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. Lake Catherine is formed by Remmel Dam and Lake Hamilton is formed by Carpenter Dam. Water temps upper 60s for the most part. We motored upstream and began fishing. Bream are still good on redworms and cricket. Hand-tied deer hair jigs were the bait of choice. Catfish seem to be going better with hot dogs for bait at this time. This fertile oxbow receives very little fishing pressure due to being used only for education purposes and youth and mobility-impaired fishing. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. 0000009267 00000 n 0000003021 00000 n Nearer to Cotter, the rainbow catch has been exceptional. Some anglers have been fishing large streamers on the heavy flows we have been getting later in the day and having success. The fishing was really good. 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). 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. (870-670-4496) reports that lake clarity is clear and the surface water temperature is 70 degrees. Dry Run Creek has fished well. These emails could be especially useful to lakefront property owners, boaters, and other users of lakes Hamilton or Catherine. 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). 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. Also, jigging live minnows has been hot as well. 28. Its way too much fun, folks! Beaver Lake Little Red River 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. Catfish turned hungry again and are biting on everything, even jigs, they said. Crappie, like other fish, have only been eating a certain times of d anay. Its about to get good, folks! 0000003699 00000 n 0000002111 00000 n Anglers were using blood bait, stink bait or chicken liver and catching nice cats. 0000002316 00000 n It is Entergys intent for this report to be a benefit to all who purchase property connected to lakes Hamilton and Catherine. 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. Several of our guests are having good success trolling crankbaits that dive about 16 feet. Crappie, like other fish, have only been eating a certain times of d anay. Fish the upper river at the Lassiter Access to avoid them or fish Dam 3 late in the afternoon after they have left the area. 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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. Both are receiving a lot of pressure. The winter drawdown for both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin next month, on Nov. 1, and be completed on Nov. 10. I caught one and missed another in about 20 feet of water off of a shallow sandy shoreline. The bass are reportedly being caught at depths of 6-8 feet, mostly using redworms. Look for fish to follow shad onto the shallower flats as the water cools. Once you login there are a few options to view data: From the map you can zoom in on the Onota Dam site and click on the pin and that will bring you to the data. Use caution at boat ramps and in navigation with the lake pool still low. 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. 0000006005 00000 n Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the SouthwesternPower Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. We did not achieve a consistently low waterline for several months due to rain events filling the lake back up several times and Black bass are fair, with spinnerbaits working best. 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. The water level for the top of power pool has been reset higher for all of the lakes in the White River system. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. Pulling Flicker Shads in 10-15 feet of water has produced some nice numbers. We also The schooling bass were chasing large pods of threadfin shad to the surface and blowing them out of the water at daylight in the oxbows near vertical structure where the flats drop off into 8-15 feet of depth until the past couple weeks, and that schooling activity has ceased again. BREAKING: Student arrested for crime involving explosives, Winter drawdown set for Hamilton and Catherine, Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, Jonesboro police investigating 2 reported shootings. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. Oxbows are ranging 5-10 inches depending on location. The White has had marginal wadable water. For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit. Try using jigs. Weve also been trolling Bandit 300 Crankbaits later in the mornings and catching some spotted bass and a few scattered walleye.. 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). "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. 0000005141 00000 n We were all eager to return to the river. In 2014 and 2015, Lake Hopatcong failed to reach full pool following the annual drawdown. 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). With the low flows, the fish are concentrated in the deeper holes and in the oxygenated shoals. Dry Run Creek has fished well. Lake Nimrod (updated 10-21-2021) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team says water temperatures around mid-70s, visibility 1-1.5 feet in most places. 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. On the low water the bite was excellent! 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. Use caution at boat ramps and in navigation with the lake pool still low. Weekends can get a bit crowded. 0000043107 00000 n The river has been very low over the last month. 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 and being caught in 10-12 feet depth on minnows and jigs; they are relating to the brushpiles. (updated 10-21-2021) Lowell Myers of Sore Lipem All Guide Service (501-230-0730) said this past week they had several consecutive days without any water release/generation from Greers Ferry Dam, creating low water conditions. (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. Remember that the White and Norfork Rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. Crappie are eating if you can stay with them or over them; use jigs, crankbaits and live bait and fish in 16-45 feet of water. Midges, pheasant tails, hares ear and Woolly Buggers are recommended for fly-fishing. reports that water temperature below the dam is 68 degrees with clear conditions in the tailrace. (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. The fishing was really good. 0000012166 00000 n We should see some falling water temperatures with the strong cold front that is forecast to move in this weekend. 0000002522 00000 n Dierks Lake 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. 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). The other location is up shallow either on the shallow shore lines or up close to the deep bluff lines. The license grants Entergy Arkansas authority to operate these reservoirs and related shorelines, and Remmel and Carpenter dams. The switch to the present restricted 2ft drawdown was at the instigation of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), and reflects suggested conditions that MassDEP prepared as guidance for the City and the Conservation Commission. Try fishing around Crappie Cove for the bass. 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. Try a Carolina-rigged finesse worm or a drop-shot rig for these fish. I tried all of the usual spots, but the fish were not biting as well as they had on the day before. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and 0000011104 00000 n 0000002927 00000 n Anyone planning on navigating the Carpenter Dam tailrace is urged to view these flow releases and plan accordingly. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) said Lake Atkins on Wednesday that the lake remains clear but continues to drop, sitting at 4 feet below normal. A 2021 Aquatic Plant Study was conducted and showed a high number of both CLP and EWM plants since 2014. Visit www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com for a daily update on fishing conditions. There has been wadable water on the Norfork tailwater and it fished well some days and poorly on others. May 2021. This bait dives about 13 to 15 feet. The most effective fly has been a tan and brown Clouser minnow. 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 refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. Click here for the Latest Issue of Life on the Lakes newsletter. To comply with current guidelines, please call ahead at least a day in advance to register to fish. She had no reports on bream, crappie or bass. 0000015891 00000 n (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) says. Try getting up early and targeting these fish with a live minnow on a drop-shot presentation. 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 Greeson Weekly Flow Release Plan: As a public service to the recreational users of Lakes Hamilton and Catherine and the Ouachita River below Remmel Dam, Entergy Hydro Operations periodically issues informational e-mails on lake and river matters. With the lake level below pool and cool air temps, expect a pattern of only small amounts of generation weekly. No reports on catfish. Crappie were found 9-12 feet deep in 10-14 feet of water. Lake Charles This requires heavy sink tip lines (250 grain), heavy rods (8-weight or better) and advanced casting skills. Anyone planning on navigating the Carpenter Dam tailrace is urged to view these flow releases and plan accordingly. Good luck and Go Greeson!. Join us. Entergy is working with local Arkansas licensed home inspectors to build a condition based report not unlike that of current home inspections. Beaver Lake is staying steady with a slow drop. The bass are in 3-5 feet depth. We returned to the river and caught a few but it was still slow. The gate at the dam at Lake Poinsett was closed last Dec. 1, following the completion of a three-year renovation projection, and the lake began to refilling. Catfishing is good using stinkbait. My best location is in 28 to 36 feet of water, on the outside edge of large shallow flats. 0000010209 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. Channel Catfish Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 12,907 cfs. Mary Nell and Lynn are experienced anglers, but Leila and Jan were first-timers. Fish the conditions. Once completed it will allow for much higher capacity and allow for more types of trout to be raised, like the tiger trout. Menu. Hybrid bass school alongside white bass and are being caught on the same techniques. White Bass The Norfork tailwater has had wadable water every day. Fishing will improve here as boat traffic and water temperatures continue to decline going deeper into the fall. The river rose from about 74 feet on November 4 to as high as 78.12 feet on November 8. 0000116279 00000 n Bream are fair on redworms and crickets. The hybrids have not moved in mass numbers yet due to the warm water, but their food has. (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. 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. 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. Surely the. I am finding them scattered out feeding along side of the largemouth bass, either after sunrise or before sunset. Weekends can get a bit crowded. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. From the home screen, you will need to Log In Black bass improved some this week to fair with crankbaits, swimbaits, poppers and worms recommended. 0000008318 00000 n Some reports have come in of the bass being found in the coves due to the cooling water temps. 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