At noon we broke for lunch and rested for a few minutes. White Oak Lake Area I used a size 14 pheasant tail nymph with a ruby midge dropper. Consistent water levels have allowed the trout to settle down into a normal feeding routine, so early morning and early evening are the best times for easy catches. Entergy Arkansas also recommends using a licensed electrician to make any alterations to wiring in conjunction with the drawdown. Bream are fair and can be caught on worms and crickets. This requires heavy sink tip lines (250 grain), heavy rods (8-weight or better) and advanced casting skills. Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. The annual drawdown of lakes Hamilton and Catherine will be 5 feet this year. 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. (updated 10-21-2021) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said Thursday morning that bass fishing has been fair. 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. (603) 271-8867 State Announces Its 2021 Fall Drawdown of Lakes Concord, NH The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) announced Walleye a lot are scattered swimming around other schools of fish and eating what they regurgitate; the rest can be caught on a drop-shot with crawlers, on points, humps, etc., in 18-60 feet. Heavy stocking from Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery over the last few months has the river full of rainbow trout lately. 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. (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. 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. Surely the crappie are somewhere! 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. The license also requires Entergy Arkansas to control activities affecting the lakes' environmental, safety and recreational values. I am still catching a few on the bottom in 30 feet of water on main lake points or along a shallow shoreline. This requirement will currently only apply upon change of ownership of existing facilities. It is recommended these issues be corrected prior to sale. These fish are primarily on the east end of the lake. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. 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. Always check the generation schedule daily to see if they are running power for the day. * Bream were fair at Millwood State Park and Jack's Isle over the past 2-3 weeks on grass oppers, redworms and crickets. 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. 0000093009 00000 n Username: mader Weve been catching double limits of small/medium crappie on live bait fished 8-12 foot deep on brushpiles in 16-24 foot of water.. This beautiful lake spans just under 8,000 surface acres. For information or unscheduled closures, call the center at 870-241-3373. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. 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. Lake Maumelle No reports on bream. I caught one and missed another in about 20 feet of water off of a shallow sandy shoreline. His day had been a bit slower, also. If your still hunting the walleye, you need to be down toward Holiday Island. Try fishing around Crappie Cove for the bass. Walleye thrive in the tailrace in the summer and early fall months as these fish prefer colder water temperatures than other area game fish. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system. Mary Nell is an accomplished angler and caught several nice trout on the first drift. My preferred method to catch them is to vertical jig with a to 1 ounce spoon. Try brushpiles in the 12-20 foot depth range. The catch was not as good. 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. WebBeginning on November 1 Entergy will start lowering the both lakes Hamilton & Catherine by about six inches per day until the drawdown level has been reached. . (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. Best reactions have been on Southern Pro Tubes and minnows in planted brushpiles in the oxbows up Little River and on the main lake, from 9-12 feet of depth. With summer coming to an end, the. Entergy Arkansas will not require a permit for the temporary relocation of docks due to the drawdown, but the dock must be returned to its permitted location once the lake returns to its summertime level. Try a small bead-headed nymph (zebra midge, copper John or pheasant tail) suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise). 0000002460 00000 n 0000008039 00000 n 0000081924 00000 n There will be a drawdown of Lake Latonka extending from November 1 - December 15. My best location is in 28 to 36 feet of water, on the outside edge of large shallow flats. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs and are relating to the stumps. I am finding them scattered out feeding along side of the largemouth bass, either after sunrise or before sunset. WebHamilton Lake History; IN Boater Safety; Fish Creek Trail; Links; More 2021Minutes. These emails will be issued approximately once a month, or as needed to communicate emergent information. Occurs between October 15 and December 1 each year, LOPA Report on Shoreline Damage resulting from no-drawdown of Onota Lake in 2019, Current Knowledge of Drawdown Relevant to Projects in Massachusetts. The water released at the dams will be used to generate emission-free, low-cost hydroelectric power. 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. Concord, NH The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) announced today that the annual fall drawdown of the lakes and ponds controlled by dams owned by NHDES will be initiated according to the schedule below. Crystal Lake in Gilmanton drawdown will start at the beginning of October in conjunction with upstream bridge work. Then a fast, short strip back to get them to chase it. Hotels & Resorts; Bed & Breakfasts 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. Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, FishOn Guide Service Goshen AR. Before launching, please check in at the Conservation Education Center, and report back before leaving. This schedule is posted weekly on the Entergy website for public viewing normally on Wednesday evening. The ladies did not mind. If fishing within a few miles of the dam down through the Wildcat Shoals area, tie on a bright green jig or try a blue/silver Smithwick with a touch of orange on its belly. As of noon on November 10, the Hybrid bass school alongside white bass and are being caught on the same techniques. Lake Catherine will be lowered 5 feet. The water temperature is running 69 degrees early to 74 later in the day, depending on location. No reports on bream. 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. Fishing in Arkansas The numbers of bass being caught has increased over the past few months. Boaters should use caution while on the lakes during the drawdown period because there will be more shallow areas, and winter rains can increase the amount of debris washed into the lakes. The water was fairly low with about 3,000 cfs or less than one full generator. The conditions were similar to the previous day. Just 2-4 generators are running at the dam on average. 0000007214 00000 n Dry Run Creek has fished well. On the second day, we would swap around. Casting spinnerbaits and jigs in one-eighth-ounce weights has been the best presentation to catch these fish the past several weeks. 0000003403 00000 n Danny took Lynn and Jan to Buffalo Shoals. These reports will at times contain deficiencies (signage, electrical condition, size and position of facilities, etc.) (updated 10-21-2021) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service said that during the past week they have had several rain events (combined for about 2 inches in Cotter), cooler temperatures and heavy winds. These emails could be especially useful to lakefront property owners, boaters, and other users of lakes Hamilton or Catherine. Lake Erling 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. The fishing now is predominantly catch-and-release for. Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. 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). grass carp, yellow bass), before the refilling of the lake begins. 0000082737 00000 n A 2-foot drawdown started Sept. 15, and riprap will be added beginning Sept. 27. 0000015145 00000 n Surface water temperature is 70 degrees. Lake Greeson Lake Hamilton will be drawn down five feet. John also said, I got an email from Mary Nell. 0000109215 00000 n Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) reported that the lake is clear and at a normal level. Both lakes will be slowly lowered from Nov. 5 through Nov. 13. Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the river is clear and at a normal level. 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. have been spotted on treetops and old bridge structure at 20-25 feet. 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. Catfishing is good on stink bait, large minnows, dough bait and nightcrawlers. * White bass disappeared over the past week. 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. Bream are fair on redworms and crickets. If you are an in the dark type of fisherperson, this species is starting to feed after sunset and all night long. 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. 0000002744 00000 n The bass are reportedly being caught at depths of 6-8 feet, mostly using redworms. March 2021. 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. Still no reports on crappie. Water temps upper 60s for the most part. Cooks Lake is open to fishing for youths under 16 or mobility-impaired anglers and up to two helpers (who may also fish). Weve also been trolling Bandit 300 Crankbaits later in the mornings and catching some spotted bass and a few scattered walleye.. Remember that the White and Norfork Rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. 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.) On this day, the catch was good even later in the day. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. Bait fish are piled PILED up in the mouths of pockets. Crappie are good. Look for fish to follow shad onto the shallower flats as the water cools. )>> /F 30 0 R >> endobj 202 0 obj << /I << /Title (Mark your calendar for September 7, 2002 and join us in a public cleanup\ day for Lakes Hamilton and Catherine and the Ouach)>> /F 10 0 R >> endobj 203 0 obj << /I << /Title (Public Shoreline Clean-up Day Scheduled)>> /F 11 0 R >> endobj 204 0 obj << /I << /Title (There will be five check-in stations on Lake Hamilton and five check-in \ stations on Lake Catherine where participants will )>> /F 12 0 R >> endobj 205 0 obj << /I << /Title ()>> /F 21 0 R >> endobj 206 0 obj << /I << /Title (Lake & River Level/Operation Info)>> /F 4 0 R >> endobj 207 0 obj << /I << /Title ()>> /F 22 0 R >> endobj 208 0 obj << /I << /Title (Important Things to Remember When Planning Your New Dock. No report on catfish. Currently the largemouth bass bite has been best for me. I then rigged a couple of fly rods. The White has had marginal wadable water. The bass are in 3-5 feet depth. Changes in ownership, relocation, replacement, enlargement or significant alteration of existing facilities also require a new permit from Entergy Arkansas. We were all eager to return to the river. %PDF-1.4 % This weeks hot spot for the trout was around Houseman Access. We returned to the river and caught a few but it was still slow. They are showing up in several different types of areas and at different times of day. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 1 foot to rest at 3.6 feet below power pool of 659 feet msl. For information or unscheduled closures, call the center at 870-241-3373. It was a cool start but promised to get warm in the afternoon. Entergy Arkansas recommends using a licensed electrician to make any alterations to wiring in conjunction with the drawdown. If it is a cloudy, windy day, it seems like you can find them all day long. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 14,122 cfs. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. 0000013147 00000 n Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. We decided that I would take Mary Nell and Leila on the first day and fish at Rim Shoals. Several of our guests are having good success trolling crankbaits that dive about 16 feet. Blue Mountain Lake Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) says the lake has cleared but it remains low with stumps showing. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 257.86 feet msl (normal pool: 259.20 feet msl; top flood elevation is 287.0 feet msl). You can find this species in several different areas. Catfishing is fair on cut bait and shad. PO Box 2884 This schedule is posted weekly on the Entergy website for public viewing normally on Wednesday evening. She wanted me to take her and three friends on a guided fly-fishing trip. The drawdown for Lake Catherine will be 3 feet The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 1 foot to rest at 3.6 feet below power pool of 659 feet msl. Water temperature is ranging 70-74 d egress and the clarity is clear. 0000012166 00000 n (updated 10-14-2021) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) said surface water temperature is in the mid- to low 70s. (updated 10-21-2021) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said trout are good on marabou jigs and floating nightcrawlers. No reports on catfish. The water is somewhat clear but is showing signs of turnover. 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. LINCOLN, Nebraska Burchard Lake in southeast Nebraska is being drawn down for maintenance work to protect the integrity of the reservoir dam. Some days are just better than others. Its only a matter of time, and most likely next week, before it will look like golf balls splashing all over the water when the hybrids eat. Water clarity is 4-6 feet and the water was a slight stain to it. 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. Hybrid bass have started to move into the main channel to creek channel pockets. 0000126971 00000 n Crappie is all that is being caught, but anglers report good results in the past week. said this week found water at Horseshoe in the low to mid-70-degree temperature range. 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. 0000003514 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. 0000003021 00000 n Rainbow trout fishing overall has been good. WebLakes Hamilton or Catherine may call Entergys Hydro Operations office at (501) 844-2148. (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. On Lake Hamilton, you can enjoy fishing, recreational boating, swimming, skiing, jet skiing, and more. This morning I caught a nice striped bass before sunrise trolling a # 7 flicker minnow. Home; Where To Stay. Currently the largemouth bass bite has been best for me. Shallow diving crank baits long plastic worms have been working the bests. They just loved to be on the river. Crown Lake Bass have been mentioned being caught at depths of 6-8 feet using various artificial baits. 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). (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) says. Leila picked it up quickly and soon had several trout to the net. 0000131736 00000 n Persons desiring to be registered for special release dates must send the following information in an email to Entergy Shoreline Management atshoreline@entergy.com. Please be advised and make your arrangements: All watercrafts must be removed from both public and private docks by Sunday, October 24! 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. 0000003819 00000 n Pittsfield, MA 01202, Michael Riordan 0000008266 00000 n HOT SPRINGS (AGFC) - The annual drawdown of Lake Hamilton will be 3 feet this year. School is back in session and now is a great time to fish it, particularly during the week. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. 0000014150 00000 n The drawdown for Lake Catherine will be 3 feet this year and will also begin on Nov. 3. Each lake will be lowered 5 feet and will remain at that level until early March 2022. hometown dealer of the Arkansas-born-and-bred Xpress, all-welded aluminum fishing boats in Hot Springs, reports Lake Hamiltons water levels slightly lower than normal by a few inches and water temps that have dropped to approximately 72 degrees in the heat of the day. Bream are still good on redworms and cricket. De Queen Lake Black bass remain good on topwater baits and plastic worms. Crappie are shallow in about 5 feet depth and the bite is good over underwater brushpiles. %gB>HE$EBIMx5_ ],6%LIs0h%>|. That way the ladies would get to see more locations on the river and get to fish, with two different guides. White River/Clarendon Area With that being said, hit it early on those clear, sunny days. 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. When they are running power for the day look for SWPA to run maybe 1-4 hours per day, starting around 3 p.m. Annual Drawdown Levels Based on the Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Plan, the proposed drawdown levels are as follows: 2021 22 drawdown / 7.16 gage height 2022 22 drawdown / 7.16 gage height 2023 60 drawdown / 4 gage height 2021 Drawdown Schedule The. 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. Custom reports lets you create a table or graph of the data. The Norfork tailwater has had wadable water every day. Slowly but surely turnover is progressing. July 2021. Use minnows or black/chartreuse jigs. The annual drawdown of lakes Hamilton and Catherine will be 5 feet this year. I began with the same flies. Clarity recently stained up along Little River and oxbows due to recent wings (which brought on lake wind advisories). Mary Nell and Lynn are experienced anglers, but Leila and Jan were first-timers. Surely the. We finished with about 35 trout. (updated 10-21-2021) Zimmermans Exxon (501-944-2527) said Wednesday that fishing is slow now on the river and they had no reports. Menu. Pulling Flicker Shads in 10-15 feet of water has produced some nice numbers. December 23, 2021 Written by David A. Call 501-844-2148, '22 23 Winter Lake Levels Five Foot Drawdown. 0000095674 00000 n 0000011126 00000 n There has been wadable water on the Norfork tailwater and it fished well some days and poorly on others. (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. See Dels YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. Officials say the drawdown for Lake Hamilton will be 5 feet, and water levels will be reduced about 6 inches per day. Lake Fayetteville 0000004950 00000 n The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. The lake level is managed by Hopatcong State Park staff through adjustments in the four sluice gates at the dam within the park. Riprap around the lake has degraded over time due to ice and erosion. White Bass A two-fly rig with a midge dropper has been consistent, along with apricot or peach egg patterns. Bite is best early and in the evening. The pilot I then rigged a couple of fly rods. With the low flows, the fish are concentrated in the deeper holes and in the oxygenated shoals. They seem to be biting on crickets and worms. Norfork Lake Bull Shoals Lake On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 14,442 cfs. Try getting up early and targeting these fish with a live minnow on a drop-shot presentation. 0000011104 00000 n (updated 10-21-2021) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said Wednesday afternoon that the lake is the normal stain and is at a normal level. 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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. In the south end of the state park at Storm Creek Lake, anglers are having success catching striped bass! Entergy has agreed to provide up to four days per year of special fullgeneration releases from Remmel Dam for swift-water rescue training and other educational and organization type events. Try a Carolina-rigged finesse worm or a drop-shot rig for these fish. Also, the week of Oct. 17-23 looks good as well. Weekends generation schedule has been minimal. One of them is huge and has a great BBQ area. (updated 10-7-2021) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said water levels have been at 300 cfs and water clarity is clear. Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. 0000007815 00000 n If it is a cloudy, windy day, it seems like you can find them all day long. Try minnows, jigs and black worms. 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