The water was fairly low with about 3,000 cfs or less than one full generator. Vertical-jigging of the spoons near standing timber and stumps that were working for some 2- to 3-pound largemouth and white bass has been slow this week. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, FishOn Guide Service Goshen AR. The Norfork tailwater has had wadable water every day. I then rigged a couple of fly rods. (updated 10-21-2021) 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. 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. Bream have been reported at 4-5 feet while using mostly red worms. 0000008526 00000 n If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email. 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. Look at very shallow water early in the mornings, then out in a little deeper water as the sun gets high in the sky. This requires heavy sink tip lines (250 grain), heavy rods (8-weight or better) and advanced casting skills. Lake Poinsett The Norfork tailwater has had wadable water every day. 03/01/2023 at 4:10 ET / ETR $101.42 1.45 Copyright West LLC. 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). This summer's annual aquatic vegetation inspection indicated Entergy Arkansas' aquatic vegetation management plan has again been effective in combating the excessive growth of water milfoil and naiad in Lake Hamilton. As of noon on November 10, the These fish are primarily on the east end of the lake. Cooks Lakes fishing will continue until waterfowl season opens in November. 0000015891 00000 n Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. the Corps also said the pool level would rise over the next week because of expected rainfall and the drawdown of Lake Hamilton by Entergys hydropower operations. 03/01/2023 at 4:10 ET / ETR $101.42 1.45 Copyright West LLC. Some docks will be able to rest on the lakebed with little or no problem. The lake is currently in its slow progression to a lake turnover. With summer coming to an end, the smallmouths are still active. Striped Bass 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. With all of the new legal signage/regulatory requirements and concerns over condition based shock hazards, Entergy will require all single family "residential" facilities (boat dock, swim deck, boardwalk, etc.) Spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, lipless crankbaits and square to medium-diving crankbaits and jerkbaits in shad colors will get bites. * White bass disappeared over the past week. We will be able to quickly communicate information like lake drawdown information, emergent changes in lake levels due to threatening weather, changes in dock permitting requirements, warnings of heavy debris in the lakes, upcoming events on the lakes, etc. 0000003757 00000 n One of them is huge and has a great BBQ area. 0000003021 00000 n Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool) Pulling Flicker Shads in 10-15 feet of water has produced some nice numbers. To receive weekly information on the operation of the lakes, the public can "Like" hydro operations' Facebook page at, BREAKING: Student arrested for crime involving explosives, Draw down for Hot Springs lakes begins Nov. 3, Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, Jonesboro police investigating 2 reported shootings. 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. 0000003583 00000 n In addition to general information, these e-mails will also provide general guidance on when we plan to release water from the dams, which affects both the levels of the river below the dams and, to a lesser extent, the levels of the lakes. Attain elevation of. I am still catching a few on the bottom in 30 feet of water on main lake points or along a shallow shoreline. 0000002460 00000 n Owners of boats and floating docks should take precautions to ensure boats and docks are able to adjust to the drawdown. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. To comply with current guidelines, please call ahead at least a day in advance to register to fish. Finesse jigs and shaky head/Texas-rigged worms in green pumpkin to darker colors will produce when a tight-cover application is needed. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 12,907 cfs. 0000015246 00000 n The hybrids have not moved in mass numbers yet due to the warm water, but their food has. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. LINCOLN, Nebraska Burchard Lake in southeast Nebraska is being drawn down for maintenance work to protect the integrity of the reservoir dam. 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). Black bass are good on crankbaits. 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. They were all retired professionals. Water temps upper 60s for the most part. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse jigs. Try using swimbaits. 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). This is 39.6 feet below the top of flood pool. Black bass are and being caught schooling on top with Brush Hogs. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam was 19,495 cfs. Hybrid bass have started to move into the main channel to creek channel pockets. These emails could be especially useful to lakefront property owners, boaters, and other users of lakes Hamilton or Catherine. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. Still no reports on crappie. 28. See Dels YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. Once completed it will allow for much higher capacity and allow for more types of trout to be raised, like the. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. The rainbows have been healthy and brightly colored and growing! They are moving towards the Arkansas Highway 12 bridge and further south. The lake level is normal and clarity is good. "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. 0000043107 00000 n Slowly but surely turnover is progressing. My preferred method to catch them is to vertical jig with a to 1 ounce spoon. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Should start to see some topwater action soon. Weekends can get a bit crowded. John also said, I got an email from Mary Nell. (updated 10-21-2021) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) 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). With four anglers, I would need another guide to help me. (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. 0000103139 00000 n The water temperature is running 69 degrees early to 74 later in the day, depending on location. WebHamilton Lake History; IN Boater Safety; Fish Creek Trail; Links; More 2021Minutes. The White has had marginal wadable water. We finished the day with a dozen trout. I tried all of the usual spots, but the fish were not biting as well as they had on the day before. I used a size 14 pheasant tail nymph with a ruby midge dropper. Bream The new ramp will provide a safer, more accessible ramp with a straight-line slope that will work well for most lake levels and drawdowns. 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. All of the lakes in the White River system are below power pool and there is wadable water on a daily basis. Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) says the lake has cleared but it remains low with stumps showing. Some anglers have been fishing large streamers on the heavy flows we have been getting later in the day and having success. Try using jigs. 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. Begin Drawdown November 1, 2021. Little Red River Striped bass fishing is starting to pick up. 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. This morning I caught a nice striped bass before sunrise trolling a # 7 flicker minnow. Keep your midges tied on if you're casting flies: ruby midges and others (red/silver, black/silver), and copper Johns were a hit over the last week or two. My favorite hopper patterns are the western style foam hoppers with rubber legs and a bright quick sight patch, he said. In past years, the fall stocking was placed in the lake for the week of Thanksgiving; however, the AGFC has moved that date up in recent times to the first two weeks of November. 0000003204 00000 n MileSplits official entries list for the 2021 Lake Hamilton Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Lake Hamilton High School in Hot Springs AR. Those are working best in 25-60 feet. (updated 10-21-2021) Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) reported that the lake is clear and at a normal level. All of the lakes in the White River system are below power pool and there is wadable water on a daily basis. (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. (updated 10-21-2021) Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) reported Wednesday that stripers are fair on topwater baits early in the day and then late in the evening. The annual drawdown of lakes Hamilton and Catherine will be 5 feet this year. Spring River Fishing will improve here as boat traffic and water temperatures continue to decline going deeper into the fall. On the low water the bite was excellent! 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. Bull Shoals Lake PowerBait, pink worms, stick bait, Rooster Tails in light green or brown, worms and shrimp all will get a good response from the trout. 0000015167 00000 n The summer months were dominated by these fish species with migration in and out of the tailrace a weekly event. In 2020, the NHESP approved only a restricted 1ft drawdown, while awaiting a survey for a particular rare and endangered plant species to be conducted in 2021. Both drawdowns will begin Saturday, Nov. 6, and be completed by Friday, Nov. 12. We discussed flies, and on his suggestion I changed out the pheasant tail nymph for an egg pattern. Lake Maumelle Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) says, Weve been catching half to full limits of nice crappie on live bait fished 8-12 foot deep on brushpiles in 16-24 foot of water. Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. Mary Nell and Lynn are experienced anglers, but Leila and Jan were first-timers. The water can rise very quickly. * Bream were fair at Millwood State Park and Jack's Isle over the past 2-3 weeks on grass oppers, redworms and crickets. 0000083318 00000 n Erling is clear and continues to be low (8 feet) during the drawdown. (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 Trolling shallow running crankbaits against the current has been productive catching white bass and hybrids, as well as walleye in the 3-pound class. Permits must be obtained from Entergy Arkansas for any construction on the lake or shoreline, including boat docks, piers, walkways, swim docks, landings, embankments, bulkheads, seawalls, rip-rap and dredging, and filling operations. 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. Rainbow trout fishing overall has been good. Entergy maintains and operates, but does not own the Toledo Bend Reservoir, on the Sabine River where it borders Texas and Louisiana. 0000120153 00000 n mailchi.mp Winter 2019-20 Annual Drawdown set for Three Feet on both lakes Beaver Tailwater 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). This morning the lake temp was about 72.5 degrees. Custom reports lets you create a table or graph of the data. Bubblegum pink eggs (Berkley or XFactor), in conjunction with shrimp, will pick up the pace as will a live and kickin' red wiggler. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. Anglers on the lake are experiencing generation for about 3 hours every afternoon, and on weekends 1-3 hours during the middle of the day as of right now. Brown Trout When good schools were surface breaking for several weeks ago, we were getting decent reactions using the Bill Lewis Stuttersteps, Cordell Boy Howdy's, Clear Baby Torpedoes, Heddon Dying Flutters and Cordell Crazy Shads in chrome/black back. The lake has been undergoing an extensive renovation with a new water control structure, more than 10,000 linear feet of shoreline work, more than 100 habitat structures placed on the lakebed, and nearly 100 trees anchored for fish habitat. These emails will be issued approximately once a month, or as needed to communicate emergent information. Black bass remain good on topwater baits and plastic worms. You can find this species in several different areas. Catfish are good on salties, worms and goldfish. (updated 10-21-2021) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are low and gin clear. As of Wednesday it was still about 15 inches below normal pool. 0000007214 00000 n We will be placing a list of inspectors that have gone through Entergy training on our website (entergy.com/hydro) so you can feel secure that a report submitted by them will be accepted. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) The annual drawdown of lakes Hamilton and Catherine will be 5 feet this year. 0000010187 00000 n says that after Oct. 15 the Southwestern Power Administration dose not have to run a minimal amount of water per day. As a result, the shores of the lake incurred significant ice damage, as documented in a LOPA report. Crappie are good and have moved into the 6-10 feet depth range. Brown Its the annual depth decline where reservoir water recedes like a falling tide, but its return is delayed for a few months. 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. Lake Greeson Tailwater The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, Lakes Hamilton and Catherine are part of Project 271, a hydroelectric project licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Surface water temperature is 70 degrees. Fish from the 140-foot mobility-impaired accessible dock or launch a boat. Try using at Texas rig on brush, or drop-shots. The fishing now is predominantly catch-and-release for. The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, to occur between October 15 and December 1 each year. 0000106364 00000 n You can also simply hang out around the bridges all day and bass will break sporadically, also. I hope you able to get out and catch some fish!. For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit www.entergy.com/hydro. Entergy Arkansas coordinates the annual winter drawdown with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The fishing was really good. The scenic lake is full of slab crappie, giant bluegills, largemouth bass and catfish of all species. Owners of boats and floating docks should also take precautions to ensure they are able to adjust to the drawdown. (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. Buffalo National River/Crooked Creek Fishing under an indicator using pheasant tails, hare's ears, sowbugs, midges and eggs have been producing. Join us. Lake levels will be reduced about six inches per day on Lake Hamilton and about four inches per day on Lake Catherine. 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) Capt. No surface temperature was recorded. 0000002111 00000 n The best times have been about 2 or 3 hours after sunset. With the lake level below pool and cool air temps, expect a pattern of only small amounts of generation weekly. Over the past month, anywhere the creek mouths dump into Little River, near Snake Creek, Jacks' Isle, and White Cliffs Creek, the Kentucky bass were stacked up inside the main creek channels just out of river current, and were hitting hammered chrome Cordell Spoons with white/red bucktail, custom painted Little John Cranks,and Fat Free Shads, and behind points extending into Little River above Jack's Isle. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. 0000002316 00000 n Catfish turned hungry again and are biting on everything, even jigs, they said. 0000007597 00000 n Hopper season is on the wane. 0000009289 00000 n Black bass are fair. His day had been a bit slower, also. All of the lakes in the White River system are below power pool and there is wadable water on a daily basis. The bass are moving into deeper water around brush during the day. The winter drawdown for both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin next month, on Nov. 1, and be completed on Nov. 10. 0000126971 00000 n 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. Water temperature is ranging 70-74 d egress and the clarity is clear. Water clarity is 4-6 feet and the water was a slight stain to it. Hbd`ad`ddp pwt 170 iY3UnGSn;BF&F@l7hJ;#HO,?_b~~2a;?odaSCcS_Qof}RC#o0y{&F| }Z The fishing was really good. This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions fishing report for Oct. 21, 2021. 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). Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the river is clear and at a normal level. 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. Leila picked it up quickly and soon had several trout to the net. (603) 271-8867 State Announces Its 2021 Fall Drawdown of Lakes Concord, NH The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) announced Keep an eye on shallow flats for baitfish activity as schoolers should be roaming those areas until the water cools substantially. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. The hot flies have been sowbugs and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise). Another area where striped bass are showing up is back in the major creeks. Black bass are good using plastic worms. Anglers were using blood bait, stink bait or chicken liver and catching nice cats. Weekends can get a bit crowded. The water is somewhat clear but is showing signs of turnover. This morning I caught a nice striped bass before sunrise trolling a # 7 flicker minnow. That way the ladies would get to see more locations on the river and get to fish, with two different guides. he bite for all species on Norfork Lake continues to improve as the lake temperature drops. A 2021 Aquatic Plant Study was conducted and showed a high number of both CLP and EWM plants since 2014. With the low clear water, wading is at its best. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 524.95 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). (updated 10-21-2021) Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) reports that lake clarity is clear and the surface water temperature is 70 degrees. The water released at the dams will be used to generate emission-free, low-cost hydroelectric power. De Queen Lake 0000082737 00000 n 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. The bass are in 3-5 feet depth. This page was prepared by Entergy to provide the public with much-needed information about the project, its management, and what rights and responsibilities the public has to use of the project lands and water. The conditions were similar to the previous day. If it is a cloudy, windy day, it seems like you can find them all day long. endstream endobj 227 0 obj << /Type /Encoding /Differences [ 1 /g242 /g241 ] >> endobj 228 0 obj << /Type /FontDescriptor /Ascent 0 /CapHeight 0 /Descent 0 /Flags 4 /FontBBox [ 0 0 735 723 ] /FontName /ALPGAA+TT188o00 /ItalicAngle 0 /StemV 0 /CharSet (/g242/g241) /FontFile3 226 0 R >> endobj 229 0 obj << /Type /FontDescriptor /Ascent 891 /CapHeight 656 /Descent -216 /Flags 34 /FontBBox [ -184 -307 1089 1026 ] /FontName /ALPFHA+TimesNewRoman,Bold /ItalicAngle 0 /StemV 160 /FontFile2 254 0 R >> endobj 230 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /FirstChar 1 /LastChar 2 /Widths [ 807 807 ] /Encoding 227 0 R /BaseFont /ALPGAA+TT188o00 /FontDescriptor 228 0 R >> endobj 231 0 obj [ /Indexed 224 0 R 204 259 0 R ] endobj 232 0 obj [ /Indexed 224 0 R 240 262 0 R ] endobj 233 0 obj [ /Indexed 224 0 R 229 260 0 R ] endobj 234 0 obj [ /Indexed 224 0 R 184 253 0 R ] endobj 235 0 obj [ /Indexed 224 0 R 220 258 0 R ] endobj 236 0 obj [ /Indexed 224 0 R 255 255 0 R ] endobj 237 0 obj 639 endobj 238 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 237 0 R >> stream 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. 0000098981 00000 n Harris Brake Lake Small Spooks, Rooster Tails, spoons and swimbaits are the way to go after the hybrids, but remember that bybrids have small mouths, so downsize your baits. 0000014128 00000 n 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. 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. Try using chicken liver, worms and crayfish. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and Trotlines are being set at 12-15 feet depth. Before 2019, an annual drawdown of 3ft typically was utilized at Onota Lake to protect against flooding during spring runoff, to prevent shoreline damage from ice, and to provide limited control of aquatic invasive species. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. My best location is in 28 to 36 feet of water, on the outside edge of large shallow flats. The pilot Over the past month, anywhere the creek mouths dump into Little River, near Snake Creek, Jacks' Isle, and White Cliffs Creek, the Kentucky bass were stacked up inside the main creek channels just out of river current, and were hitting hammered chrome Cordell Spoons with white/red bucktail, custom painted Little John Cranks,and Fat Free Shads, and behind points extending into Little River above Jack's Isle. Catfishing is good using chicken liver or nightcrawlers. Fisheries, vegetation, facility management and downstream water needs are the key factors considered in deciding the drawdown's depth and timing. (updated 10-21-2021) Zimmermans Exxon (501-944-2527) said Wednesday that fishing is slow now on the river and they had no reports. Anyone planning on navigating the Carpenter Dam tailrace is urged to view these flow releases and plan accordingly. (updated 10-21-2021) Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Wednesday afternoon that the lake remains clear and is back up to normal level. I am still catching a few on the bottom in 30 feet of water on main lake points or along a shallow shoreline. Walleye are still biting, but seemed to have scattered out a bit. Brewer Lake If it is a cloudy, windy day, it seems like you can find them all day long. (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 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. On this day, the catch was good even later in the day. There are no dams on these streams. It can be useful in planning recreational outings for fishing and floating downstream. 28. Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk. Black bass are good on spinnerbaits and plastic worms. Shallow diving crank baits long plastic worms have been working the bests. (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. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. Bream are good on redworms and crickets. She had no reports on bream, crappie or bass. (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. Some reports have come in of the bass being found in the coves due to the cooling water temps. (870-295-4040), said that at Bear Creek Lake, a, nglers have reported having great success catching, Mourning, White-Winged and Eurasian Collared-Dove, Arkansas Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement (WRICE), Natural State Landowner Conservation Awards, Endangered Species and Other Threats to Wildlife, Gov. 0000093009 00000 n July 2021. Sunfish Black bass are pretty slow right now without wind or cloudy weather. Try a Carolina-rigged finesse worm or a drop-shot rig for these fish. Due to some repair work on the Hang on as they are getting energetic. Bass have been poor to fair with some small exceptions. From a mobile phone, you can also download the SutronWin app from the App Store or Google Play. Try using jigs. 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