No reports on bream or catfish. Add weight to your line, add a bright-colored orange bead several inches above the hook, or try a new, extra-flashy lure (silver and blue work well right now). Tom was fishing with a Bobby Garland Jig in 25 feet of water about 5 feet down. Watch for random floaters and broken timber during any navigation on Little River and Millwood Lake. Bank fishermen should stick to basic patterns of live bait such as waxworms or mealworms fished just off the bottom with a marshmallow floater. Quick limits of rockfish and more. Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said that she heard a few reports of small, Lake Poinsett is in the process of refilling, but is rainfall dependent. 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. Stay back and pitch a jig or minnow under a cork over the brushpile. Smallmouth Bass The bait that I found today was in the old river channel, which in this area was roughly 70 feet deep. Square-bill crankbaits, Chatterbaits and Brazalo Spinnerbaits will randomly connect with the shallow-roaming bass. Further up Little River near White Cliffs and Wilton Landing has heavier stain conditions. have been observed breaking in the early morning hours chasing threadfin shad below the bridge. They seem to be biting on crickets and worms. The area needs to dry up for a while. Lake Atkins The lake has been falling slowly to 658.93 feet msl as we continue to see high water levels in the tailwater of the White River watershed, often between three to six units (9,000-18,000 cfs). Good luck from Masterbaiters Bait and Tackle, and don't forget to take the kids fishing.. We are in an up-and-down cycle on weather, which is making the bite follow suit. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Most trout are being caught between Spider Creek and Parker Bottoms. (updated 3-10-2022) Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) said anglers are back at it and theyve had success. The white and hybrid bass are following the food up the creek arms. The pool elevation is 195.87 feet msl and the stage at Pine Bluff is 31.20 feet (flood stage is 42 feet). Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir There are no targets. ", (updated 3-10-2022) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service said that during the past week they had about three quarters of an inch of rain in Cotter, frigid temperatures and heavy winds. A very good bite pattern can disappear in a matter of hours, so anglers should be aware of this potential problem and have an alternative plan of action. Dry Run Creek has fished particularly well. can be reached at 870-898-2800 for availability or additional information. Before launching, please check in at the Conservation Education Center, and report back before leaving. Crappie are in a prespawn pattern. Striped Bass The second station is basically the same but done with a roll cast. We were seeing surface temps in Little River today of 54-55 degrees, and this is really close to what water temps we have found in years past for the white bass spawn to really fire up. The lake is a little stained but is at a normal level. Catfish continue to be excellent on any kind of bait. In April all of the campgrounds will open for the season. The best locations are near vertical structure and deeper drops with 3-8 feet deep flats in close proximity. Catfish have been reported fair below the Murray and Terry locks and dams. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 5,418 cfs (both turbine and spillway). For spider rigging, move slow .3-.5 should do the trick. Total outflow from Norfork Dam is 6,220 cfs. A rod or rods will be furnished for the distance casts. Streamer season fishing is upon us. No reports on catfish. Kentucky bass (spots) are fair. The White has had no wadable water. Bream Visit Dels YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. They are scattered and not betting, and redworms and crickets will catch them. The best action has taken place during times of generation. And dropping. Biggest change was water temps dropping a bit. Walleye are moving up the river channels to spawn. The traditional trout season opener the last Saturday in April remains one of Californias most celebrated and anticipated outdoor traditions, drawing thousands of Elevation was 337.79 feet msl, with the tailwater at 287.61 feet msl. The target will be behind a tree. 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 Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. They loved my Tater Baits Electric Monkey crappie jig. Fish from the 140-foot mobility-impaired accessible dock or launch a boat. Use minnows or jigs. WebPeckerwood Lake is a reservoir located just 10.5 miles from Clarendon, in Prairie County, in the state of Arkansas, United States, near Nahay (historical), AR. * Catfish have been fair some days, great on other days with the increase of river current. Good luck and stay safe! The lake level has been stable with a slight drop with intermittent power generation and currently sits at 554.05 feet msl. There are no dams on these streams. Visit Marks blog at springriverfliesandguides.com/blog for the latest updates. WebPyramid Lake Fishing Report Card. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 41,256 cfs. (updated 3-3-2022) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said water levels have been running at 490 cfs on Tuesday; that is up about a foot above average flow (350 cfs). Other forage species that were stocked last year include fathead minnows, golden shiners and threadfin shad. (updated 3-10-2022) Steven Scuba Steve Street at Blackburns Resort says the lake level is 554.12 feet msl and has dropped 1.2 inches in the last 24 hours with generation about three-quarters of the time. You cannot let the fly touch the ground, unless it is at a target. (updated 3-3-2022) Triangle Sports (870-793-7122) in Batesville reported that anglers are catching a few walleye. WebFishing spots and baits to use at Peckerwood Lake? Barring complications, both lakes will be completed by March 15. The second station is basically the same but done with a roll cast. You get three casts to achieve your best distance. The hot flies have been sowbugs and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise). Fishing reports, best baits and forecast for fishing in If you havent done so already, you really need to get a map of the lake. (updated 3-10-2022) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team had no new reports. Lake level is at 572.36 feet msl. No surface temperature was recorded. Results were good on minnows and jigs. Anglers are starting to catch a few bream on redworms and crickets. I have found that the stripers seem to be on the flats late morning. Here is his latest report: Late last week the crappie had moved up in the water column and we caught fish as shallow as 4 feet deep. Stripers are good and should be staging to make their runs up the river channels. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 41,234 cfs, and the stream gauge stage was at 7.79 feet. If our current forecast holds true, we have another deep freeze arriving Friday afternoon. Prepare for success with accurate data about the Reports this week of the crappie being found in the channels around 20 feet deep. Theyre chasing shad, so if you find the shad theyre there. The Newport stage stayed up at 21.81 feet, or more than 5 feet below the flood stage of 26.0 feet. The fishing is much better in the morning and late afternoon and tapers off at midday. Crown Lake Your purchase of a Fishing License helps support the AGFCs work in maintaining the fishing resources throughout the state. (updated 3-10-2022) Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978) said that with the recent rains and windy weather, he hasnt been on the water in a few days. The final station is the Distance Cast Combo. Of course, crappie is like most species that go through a feeding cycle. Largemouth Bass It is important to remember that while trout numbers are in the many thousands, the bite can be unpredictable and always subject to rapid change due to weather and lake conditions. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. Use a crankbait or Chatterbait. Current along Little River was stained this week with discharge release at the dam, and river clarity ranged 4-8 inches visibility depending on location.