The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has found Zebra Mussels in Bull Shoals Lake. Flood gates have been opened and closed in an effort to bring Lake Ouachita down out of flood pool. The white bass population has experienced below average spawning success so anglers may notice a decline in the white bass numbers, especially smaller sizes. Near zero walleye and trout have been taken in the tailrace due to the treacherous bank and boat conditions. 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. Most of the catching is coming on a No. Enjoy Norfork Lake. schooling species in the herring family. Some of the best live baits are eels, crabs, squid and herring in saltwater and chicken liver, shad & herring in freshwater. Fishing ripping jigs, along with blade baits in the deeper water, has produced nice results as well. They havent heard anything on black bass. John also said, A few days ago, my friend Tom Schmuecker passed away. that native fish did not utilize. All the above information will enable anglers to successfully fish in Lake Catherine as soon as Lake Ouachita falls down out of flood pool and the need for heavy generation and open flood gates subsides. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Top Fishing Charters in Bull Shoals. Other black bass fishing is also getting better. Should continue to get better. In Gold Creek and that area, crappie anglers have been catching them near the shoreline, so thats another good sign that crappie are starting to move in, but then the latest cold front should put a brief halt to that. We recommend a guided trip because the fishing techniques used in the clear Ozark mountain waters are far different from those used in other parts of America. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 259.66 feet msl (normal pool: 259.20 feet msl; top flood elevation is 287.0 feet msl). Good place to work for bass. Bob, another guest, found nice largemouth bass back in a creek in very shallow, muddy water. Bates has been moving a lot of jigs and minnows for the crappie, they say, or whatever happens to catch the crappie anglers eye. Striped bass are anadromous, which means their native habitat is comprised of both fresh and saltwater. Bull Shoals has many current and past State records for MO & AR . (updated 4-6-2023) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said that as of Tuesday Millwood had fallen a few inches over the past few days and clarity had improved from muddy to heavy stain in most locations. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 59,895 cfs. In the BLF tournament held here on Saturday, tourney anglers had several five-bass limits of bass beginning to come up the shallower water, but most werent made up of really big fish. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 76,614 cfs. Otherwise mildmannered vest-wearing catch and release devotees wou, Understanding caddis with Rosenbauer (updated 4-6-2023) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said the lakes in the White River watershed are filling up and are being attentively managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. dynamic and productive for years to come. Most of the stripers in this area are suspended 20-30 feet down. A few large schools of white bass have shown up over the past couple weeks along Little River, and the most and largest schools have been between Cemetery Slough and Cossatot River inflow ditch. Over the years, he and Ann built Wapsi into the largest supplier of fly-tying materials in the world. . This big guy took 30 minutes to land on 8-pound test monofilament line.. Near the dam its a lot clearer. When you introduce striped bass into a reservoir, they fill a niche that is unfilled, Turner said. There is a 3.77% catch rate for Black Crappie, based on 2 Black Crappie counted. with a Falcon Lake Rage Bug trailer. The trout stocking program has proceeded as scheduled, so thousands of rainbow trout are in the tailrace and can be caught when safe conditions allow bank and boat anglers to access the lake. Striper Lakes. Missouri residents 16 years of age and older who fish the Arkansas portion of Bull Shoals Lake should take advantage of the $10 White River Border Lakes Permit. There is a 3.77% catch rate for Gizzard Shad, based on 2 Gizzard Shad counted. But the biggest fish landed were three buffalo, including one that weighed 94 pounds. ENLARGE BULL SHOALS LAKE WHITE BASS COUNTS CHART. Fish outside spawning areas. (updated 4-6-2023) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said the Spring has been running at 560 cfs (well above the 350 average), and water clarity is stained a cloudy green. Bull Shoals Fishing Guide - Bull Shoals Lake in AR & MO, USA - Point 12 Fishing Guide Service: Alfred Denninger | Email alfred@denninger.com | AR 870-436-3974 - MO (cell) 417-712-4991: . Bass Assassin Shads, finessing through the new vegetation and lily pad blooms, have picked up a few males in the 2- to 3-pound class. Chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and also flukes or swimbaits. The Newport stage is slightly rising 24.10 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). Black-and-blue Chatterbaits have been working well, also. We have seen some small hatches in the late afternoon. Bass were caught in 1-5 feet of water but closer to the deeper water. Visit Del's YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. Fork River into Missouri. We tend to catch a little bigger fish now on the hard baits, they say. Most have been caught casting Flicker Shad in 10-15 feet of water. Very heavy generation has been the norm for weeks, with both generators running huge amounts of water through the system to keep area lakes at normal summertime pool. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. Striped bass are found in freshwater and saltwater, so they eat a wide variety of different baits depending on where you are fishing for them. The award for the best in show in the contest is now the Tom Schmuecker Award in honor of him. We have had higher flows that have fished well one day and poorly the next. carried by the current for several days before they can swim on their own. Also, the spring-time white bass spawning runs can be difficult to pattern if the lake level fluctuates and river flows change frequently. There is definitely limited accessibility to ramps, and parking can be an issue, so call ahead. Different techniques work now. For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit www.entergy.com/hydro. Check the most recent lake level of Millwood Lake on the guide services website linked above, or the Army Corps of Engineers website, for updated gate release changes and inflow rates. Floating Zoom Trick Worms, Barlow's Salty Rat Tails and the Yum Dingers are beginning to get good reactions. . Trout key in on the shad kill as these baitfish are drawn through the turbines and scattered throughout the tailrace area. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns like zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead). Crappie will likely be found around brush and vegetation near the old shoreline as they were moving up to spawn when the last rise of water came into the system. SD card of all fishing spots in the Bull Shoals Lake, Davy Wotton Sulphur Match the hatch class May 13, Coke on fish gills is as dumb as it sounds: MeatEater, Sage Payload + RIO Predator pair for the Odyssey. the preferred temperature that also has high enough oxygen levels the Stripers must also The big females are probably out deeper. Few of the Stripers stocked in Bull Shoals now remain. When the waters recede and allow access to the parking, the dock and ramp, Cook's will open for youth and mobility impaired and up to two guests. Striped Bass. "I then bear-hugged the fish and got it out of the water on to the bank. (updated 4-6-2023) Shane Goodner, owner of Catchem All Guide Service, reports that water temperature below the dam is 55 degrees with stained conditions in the tailrace. Still, weather will hinder some days. Walleye are almost done with spawn, as most we catch are post-spawn. Ive heard of a couple of good days for catfish, but thats when its not rainy, not windy and above 72 degrees. Check before heading to the Little Red River for Greers Ferry Dam water release by downloading the USACE Little Rock app, Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. They produce eggs and may actually spawn, but only in vain. When I organized the first fly-tying contest (originally at the Baxter Bulletin), my first call was to Tom. Also, there has been some snagging going on at the dam. Some are using jigs. The river is running pretty high right now with five units (15,000 cfs) round-the-clock. But the hatch is on, often around 3 in the afternoon. Some catfish were caught on liver. As mentioned, the Lake Norfork is stocked annually and has been since the mid 1960's. Stripers over 40 pounds are commonly taken. Few of the Stripers stocked in Bull Shoals now remain. White bass are good. We spoke with two fishermen at Wilton Landing this week, and they have been catching the white bass further upriver near Wilton Landing, Cossatot inflow ditch and Patterson Shoals over the past few days.. The hot flies have been sowbugs, various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise) and white mop flies. We like to watch them grow, he said. The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission stocks about 100,000 to 125,000 Promotional Rates were found for your code. Excellent angling opportunities are on the horizon as soon as stable conditions return to Carpenter Dam. *** PLEASE NOTE *** Nick Avery of Strafford, an angler who enjoys catching striped bass, agreed. It takes a lot of rain to flood the river, but it can flood with heavy prolonged rains. Striped bass are also in Bull Shoals Lake, but in much smaller numbers than some of the other species. (AL) San Francisco Bay (CA) Bull Shoals Lake (AR, MO) Lake Eufaula . And high water is always a good time to chase browns. At times the river has had too much rain and turned muddy. Weve been catching ample numbers of crappie and bass on staging brush piles with jigs and minnows fished 6-12 feet deep.. The Army Corps of Engineers reported the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 6,014 cfs (turbine) as of noon Thursday, beginning at 5 a.m.; the Corps ran water for 24 hours Wednesday into Thursday(1 a.m.) with an average flow of 4,000 cfs. Temperature was 52 degrees at the start, warming to 62 by the end of the day. (updated 3-23-2023) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said the bite for most species has been pretty good Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, but it will get better once we get some stable weather and a stable lake level. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. Weve been catching ample numbers of crappie and bass on staging brush piles with jigs and minnows fished 6-12 feet deep.. Gonna be cool! Dont forget the crankbaits as well. I use only artificial bait and I fish 7 days a week, 12 months a year. Brazalo Spinnerbaits in Spot Remover or River Shad with red blades were catching some decent prespawn males moving in and out of spawning flats over the past few weeks when the sun was up bright high in the sky and you could see movement in 3-5 feet of depths on the spawning flats. There are no dams on these streams. Monthly Reports Public Notices Arkansas Special Resource Waters . Black bass are doing really great, too. Construction of the dam on the White River for Bull Shoals Lake started in June of 1947 and was completed by July 1951. They have moved up and also can be caught in about 3-4 feet of water. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 75,262 cfs. On one end of the flat I found a lot of bait and found white bass and a few stripers feeding heavily. He sold the farm and purchased the Wapsi. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water this past week. There is a 7.55% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 4 Smallmouth Bass counted. There are still some white bass back in the bay in Big Creek and across from Cranfield Campground. With the flow stronger than normal, extra weight is a must to get down. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. (updated 4-6-2023) McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) reports from the David Terry Lock and Dam area that catfish are being caught on skipjack and shad, catching them on the bottom. Whites and walleyes are spawn or prespawn and active early or late in the day unless its a cloudy, windy day. A large federal fish hatchery is close by that regularly stocks the river with more trout. (updated 4-6-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Norfork Lake rose 1.2 feet to rest at 11.4 feet above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 14.8 feet below the top of flood pool. Casting,trollinganddrifting are some of the best techniques for striped bass. You can catch just about any species in the lake, including walleye, crappie and stripers, by casting out a swimbait. No individual has done more to promote fly-tying than Tom Schmuecker. Bream are fair on worms, crickets and jigs. Catfish anglers have been catching cats on trotlines, noodles, limblines and rod-and-reel. It can take days for a regular bite pattern to resume after a big drop in temperature so anglers need to be aware. 4 weeks $6.95 13 weeks $20.85 26 weeks $41.70 52 weeks $83.40. ENLARGE BULL SHOALS LAKE GIZZARD SHAD COUNTS CHART. Stripers feed almost exclusively on gizzard and threadfin shad, which are open water Throwing a jig around the edges of cover and bed areas is good; tight-line jigs are killer; and slip bobber and minnows is a proven winner. We spoke with two crappie fishermen in Horseshoe the other day, and they were catching some nice 2- to 2.5-pound slabs suspended in standing timber from 8 feet deep all the way to the bottom in 15 feet depth. (updated 4-6-2023) Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) said crappie are doing really well on jigs. High 83F. (updated 4-6-2023) Dave McCulley, owner of Jenkins Fishing Service in Calico Rock, said the fishing has been good this week. Some of the backwater is up to 66-67 degrees. He sold his chickens and moved to Mountain Home to run the company. There has been too much rain, the water is really muddy and the water level is high, they say. I'm inviting you to come fish with me and take advantage of my 25 years of fishing experience on Lake Norfork, one of the cleanest, most beautiful lakes in northern Arkansas near Mountain Home. Try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. MDC Fisheries Division Chief Brian Canaday agrees. All my fish Wednesday were caught by slowly vertical-jigging a Bayou Magic Tater Shad. Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, FishOn Guide Service Goshen AR. The fish are grouped up and they are prespawn feeding. Once anglers start catching 3050 pound fish, it is common for the initial question of why stock striped bass? to change to why not stock more striped bass? This project will provide information to answer both those questions.. We are beginning to see males on beds this week, and a few male and female bass have been caught with their tails bloody from fanning beds.. We didnt get much moisture out of the last rain, and the rivers are clear and the water coming into Beaver Lake is good.. The oxbows continue providing best water clarity, albeit somewhat heavy stain to muddy conditions in many locations. There are several different ways to catch them, most will work one day or the next with different weather. We were glad to see him and welcomed him to the table. Flatheads have been doing well on sunfish. Even with all the rain we got and the rising river levels, as soon as the debris cleared out, the bite was back on. The ol Wobble Head with a Menace slow-banging on the rocks, ledges or points in 5-15 feet of water early in the day, then look 15-20 feet by midday. 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. They were stocked inadvertently years ago and there are some very big fish in the lake. By the Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. Other species for Bull Shoals Lake include lots of Walleye that are caught on jigs, slow trolled crankbaits, and live bait. Crankbaits, jigs, plastic worms, and spinner baits are common lures to use here for bass. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) said for all the lakes he fishes in the Hot Springs area DeGray, Hamilton and Ouachita the water temp is perfect for the beginning of the crappie and bass spawn. The stage in the Little Rock pool was falling at 7.71 feet (flood stage is 25 feet). Bull Shoals Lake is known for its excellent Largemouth Bass fishing, with some weighing up to 12 pounds have been caught. For several years now, rising input costs and depleting fish stocks due to overfishing have left the once booming sector with shrinking margins. introductions have always been controversial because any fear that such a large fish must Wednesday morning was another good day to be on the lake. Bull Shoals Lake is hovering at 675.2 feet msl as we head into a week of predicted . (updated 3-23-2023) Lacey Williams at Lakeview Landing on Arkansas Highway 95 (501-252-1437) said the water is clearer than it has been. Crappie fishing is fair. You will also find a lot of white bass in the same areas with the striped/hybrid bass. As such there is no scientific evidence to support the use of carbonated beverages for reducing or stopping blood loss for fish that have had their gills injured during recr, riverquivers for the odyssey Crappie like the live stuff, but will also go for jigs in chartreuse/white or Electric Chicken. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Be safe during nasty weather and keep on high ground. Clarity and visibility can change dramatically on Millwood in just a few hours with high winds, gate discharge, rain or thunderstorms. The water color is still tea colored in the Blackburns Creek area, but you can find as clear water as you want. (updated 4-6-2023) Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) that the water is running over the spillway after all the rainfall of late. Lake level is at 405.65 feet msl and falling. ENLARGE BULL SHOALS LAKE STRIPED BASS COUNTS CHART. He proceeded to borrow a fly-tying vise, a bobbin with thread and a small pair of scissors. Walleye are spread out and you have to look for them. Missouri residents 16 years of age and older who fish the Arkansas portion of Bull Shoals Lake should take advantage of the $10 White River Border Lakes Permit. Up Little River near Cossatot inflow from Wilton Landing to McGuire oxbow remains muddy. No report for hybrids. Check it out. Bass are being caught on a Carolina rig as well as jerkbaits and spinnerbaits. Thats due to the simple fact that there are a lot of large shad around for them to prey on. The fishing is much better in the morning and late afternoon and tapers off midday. I met him at the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) Conclave almost 40 years ago. We all need one.. Were personally fond of black/chartreuse, white/chartreuse and electric chicken (pink/chartreuse) tube jigs. 05/26/2015. Mud Lakes and Clear Lake's clarity improved slightly over the past few days with reduced current passing through there, but Horseshoe and McGuire oxbows along Little River have had the best water clarity and the most aggressive largemouth and Kentucky (spotted) bass over the past few weeks. Fishing tight to the banks can be tough but fishing the staging brush piles near good spawning banks in 12-20 feet of water fished with minnow or jigs 6-12 feet deep will produce ample numbers. (updated 3-30-2023) AGFC staff fishing Greers Ferry Lake said black bass should move up into the newly flooded areas with the warm weather, looking for places to set up spawning beds and feed on insects and other terrestrial critters caught in the rising water. More and more bream are showing up now; crawlers, crickets and small minnows are working from the shoreline out to 25 feet. The water clarity is dingy, and the water temperature was 66 degrees before the latest rain and cooler air in the past day. The bigger bass are probably holding deeper in those secondary points or in the great new coontail sitting in 9-15 feet of water. "They're very popular to catch during the springtime when they move up to the dam.". Theyve heard nothing on bass or other species there, just crappie. Striped bass The shad are moving up again. Lou also posts almost daily on his Facebook page with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. This annual stocking group will be composed of 2550 adult and 100 age-zero (less than a year old) fish. You could go with an umbrella rig for white bass, as that has been a popular way to catch them. I managed to land a monster striped bass weighing in at 30 pounds that was suspended 20 feet down in 37 feet of water. All general catfish baits are working. They're a brute of a fish that in Missouri can grow thicker than a telephone pole and pull like a freight train when hooked. 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