The drawdown will The trick is to fish for them with heavy weighted flies. (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. The fishing was really good. Entergy Arkansas recommends using a licensed electrician to make any alterations to wiring in conjunction with the drawdown. We should see some falling water temperatures with the strong cold front that is forecast to move in this weekend. Entergy Shoreline Management will be here to assist throughout the process. Always wear a life jacket when on the water and continue to follow park rules and regulations. The fishing was really good. (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. Try getting up early and targeting these fish with a live minnow on a drop-shot presentation. said this week found water at Horseshoe in the low to mid-70-degree temperature range. Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. 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. 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 river continues to run mostly low. Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. Crappie, like other fish, have only been eating a certain times of d anay. I had guided her previously and looked forward to the trip. 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). Lake Erling It is Entergys intent for this report to be a benefit to all who purchase property connected to lakes Hamilton and Catherine. We discussed flies, and on his suggestion I changed out the pheasant tail nymph for an egg pattern. The water level for the top of power pool has been reset higher for all of the lakes in the White River system. All rights reserved. As of Wednesday it was still about 15 inches below normal pool. Additional requirements and restrictions govern the drawdown and refilling of the lake, as contained Order of Conditions approved by the Pittsfield Conservation Commission in 2020, including some required approvals by the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife (NHESP). White bass have been observed breaking in the early morning hours chasing threadfin shad. Crappie are fair, with anglers catching them in pink minnows, small minnows and medium shiners, along with jigs (the best are white/chartreuse or Monkey Milk colors). Call 501-844-2148, '22 23 Winter Lake Levels Five Foot Drawdown. 0000042249 00000 n * No reports over the past couple of weeks on catfish. 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). Try brushpiles in the 12-20 foot depth range. jmcgrath@cityofpittsfield.org, Robert Van Der Kar Crappie is all that is being caught, but anglers report good results in the past week. 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. Lake Dardanelle 0000012166 00000 n 0000003925 00000 n No reports on bream. White bass are moving up the War Eagle arm. Blue Catfish Custom reports lets you create a table or graph of the data. These are tempting morsels for large trout. Oxbows are ranging 5-10 inches depending on location. Funding for this biennial project comes from a combination of sources ranging from charitable gifts to public support. As the water temperatures fall, look for fish to start feeding heavily on the abundant shad in the lake. 0000010209 00000 n Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. The hot flies have been large articulated streamers in various colors. (updated 10-21-2021) Greeson Marine, 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. Kentucky bass (spots) have been slow this week.Some anglers report them being found near drop-offs around 16-20 feet and off rocky banks, while other reports have them being found on brushpiles. Lake level Wednesday was 567.81 feet msl. McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) reports that the lake is living up to its clear name, but the water level is low. Clarity recently stained up along Little River and oxbows due to recent wings (which brought on lake wind advisories). The annual drawdown of lakes Hamilton and Catherine will be 5 feet this year. This weeks hot spot for the trout was around Houseman Access. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. Crappie are very good on small jigs or minnows. (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. Black bass are good on spinnerbaits and plastic worms. We were into trout almost immediately. 0000002316 00000 n 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. 0000003643 00000 n My best location is in 28 to 36 feet of water, on the outside edge of large shallow flats. The most effective fly has been a tan and brown Clouser minnow. (updated 10-21-2021) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said trout are good on marabou jigs and floating nightcrawlers. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool). A 2-foot drawdown started Sept. 15, and riprap will be added beginning Sept. 27. The next day we started early. On Lake Hamilton, you can enjoy fishing, recreational boating, swimming, skiing, jet skiing, and more. Each lake will be lowered 5 feet and will remain at that level until early March 2022. Lake Sequoyah Both are receiving a lot of pressure. (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. 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. Black bass are good using plastic worms. Officials say the drawdown for Lake Hamilton will be 5 feet, and water levels will be reduced about 6 inches per day. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 435.59 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). 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. YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock). Pulling Flicker Shads in 10-15 feet of water has produced some nice numbers. If you are an in the dark type of fisherperson, this species is starting to feed after sunset and all night long. located on our property to be inspected prior to transfer of permit. Hybrid bass school alongside white bass and are being caught on the same techniques. They seem to hit the spoon on the fall or when it hits the bottom. Keep an eye on shallow flats for baitfish activity as schoolers should be roaming those areas until the water cools substantially. 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) Sportsmans White River Resort (870-453-2424) said nothing much has changed in a while. Once completed it will allow for much higher capacity and allow for more types of trout to be raised, like the tiger trout. Lake levels will be reduced about six inches per day on Lake Hamilton and about four inches per day on Lake Catherine. 0000082737 00000 n Some reports have come in of the bass being found in the coves due to the cooling water temps. Currently the largemouth bass bite has been best for me. 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. Crappie are poor. 0000003819 00000 n Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. Look for structure in 15 feet of water; minnows and jigs are working. 0000014150 00000 n Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. His day had been a bit slower, also. Fishing will improve here as boat traffic and water temperatures continue to decline going deeper into the fall. Entergy will make the final decision approving or denying the special request based upon the numerous factors, including: Past History of Special Release Requests with accompanied successful events and satisfactory working relationship with Entergy; The past demonstrated stewardship of the river; Number of people that the event will serve; Demonstrated potential for the requested Special Release to provide the most benefit for the most people, Type of organization and purpose of the event: Public service, commercial, social, etc. 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. Spinner baits and buzz baits are working on the windy days. I caught one and missed another in about 20 feet of water off of a shallow sandy shoreline. Look for fish to follow shad onto the shallower flats as the water cools. The license also requires Entergy Arkansas to control activities affecting the lakes' environmental, safety and recreational values. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center, Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center, Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Action Plan | 2020-2025, Disability, Mobility-impaired, 65-Plus, Military Retiree, Lifetime Licenses. This morning the lake temp was about 72.5 degrees. When they are running power for the day look for SWPA to run maybe 1-4 hours per day, starting around 3 p.m. White bass are poor. (updated 10-21-2021) Cotter Trout Dock (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. There are only two weekends left for fishing at Cooks Lake, before the lake closes until spring for waterfowl season, so now is the time to try. November 12, 2021 By Waterways Journal. I began with a short casting lesson for Leila. For information or unscheduled closures, call the center at 870-241-3373. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam was 19,495 cfs. Largemouth bass are fair. Bear Creek Lake/Storm Creek Lake are good on marabou jigs and floating nightcrawlers. From a mobile phone, you can also download the SutronWin app from the App Store or Google Play. Use caution at boat ramps and in navigation with the lake pool still low. 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. Fish from the 140-foot mobility-impaired accessible dock or launch a boat. Zimmermans Exxon (501-944-2527) said Wednesday that fishing is slow now on the river and they had no reports. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. If you like to strip flies, a small Woolly Bugger or a Crackleback has been effective on an intermediate sink line fishing the deeper holes. These were in open water and suspended near the bottom of the water column. 2023 Entergy Corporation. (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. Crappie have been spotted on treetops and old bridge structure at 20-25 feet. Crappie, like other fish, have only been eating a certain times of d anay. (updated 10-7-2021) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing fell off somewhat this past weekend. 0000079246 00000 n Blue Mountain Lake I am catching this species by vertical jigging a spoon or by trolling a #7 Berkley Flicker Minnow. Bream are slow. 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. Lake Latonka Drawdown 2021. Anyone planning on navigating the Carpenter Dam tailrace is urged to view these flow releases and plan accordingly. 0000126971 00000 n Construction will last about 60 days during this period, and, if possible, a temporary ramp may be put in place for boaters. The water temp cools off below 50 feet and the oxygen level basically is non-existent below this level. The other location is up shallow either on the shallow shore lines or up close to the deep bluff lines. No reports on bream. Black bass are good on crankbaits. 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. Rock Crawler, square bill or Wiggle Wart is good on windy transitions. The drawdown will be complete on both lakes by Nov. 11. Lake Hamilton will be drawn down five feet. Bait fish are piled PILED up in the mouths of pockets. 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.. Always check the generation schedule daily to see if they are running power for the day. (i.e., who will benefit from the release), If Entergys normal operations for the requested date provides the requested flow in the manner requested (in other words, we were releasing anyway) then the special release request will not be counted against the four days of annual allocation, Once the four agreed-to days are either used or allocated, Entergy may consider additional requests, but may deny any or all of them. 0000013147 00000 n Another area where striped bass are showing up is back in the major creeks. There will be a drawdown of Lake Latonka extending from November 1 - December 15. Bass have been poor to fair with some small exceptions. 0000005775 00000 n If your still hunting the walleye, you need to be down toward Holiday Island. Catfish Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. 0000109215 00000 n May 2021. Where to Fish in Arkansas Lake Hamilton will be drawn down five feet. Surely the crappie are somewhere! Begin Refill February 1, 2022. My preferred method to catch them is to vertical jig with a to 1 ounce spoon. Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Wednesday afternoon that the lake remains clear and is back up to normal level. As one of Arkansas most popular lakes, there is plenty to do all around the lake. 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). Erling is clear and continues to be low (8 feet) during the drawdown. 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. 0000002460 00000 n Several weeks ago, along points and ditches connecting Little River, oxbows and back flows, we found various largemouth and Kentucky bass randomly schooling at daybreak in the oxbows up Little River for a few hours in early mornings, but topwater action slowed down again this week. Oxbows are ranging 5-10 inches depending on location. White Oak Lake Area Greers Ferry Lake Stripers are fair on live bait. 0000014128 00000 n Entergy Arkansas also recommends using a licensed electrician to make any alterations to wiring in conjunction with the drawdown. The good news, though, is that catfishing was excellent this past week. Surface water temperature is down to 70 degrees. These fish are beginning to feed heavily again after a long hot summer. 0000096539 00000 n They were all retired professionals. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. are good. Good luck and Go Greeson!. It was a cool start but promised to get warm in the afternoon. The stage at Augusta is down to 15.78, more than 10 feet below flood stage of 26.00 feet. Try using jigs. They are trolling on large flats but trying to stay in 20 to 35 feet of water. Some anglers have been fishing large streamers on the heavy flows we have been getting later in the day and having success. (update 10-21-2021) Curtis Willingham at River Rat Bait in Camden (870-231-3831) reports that crappie are good on minnows and gray jigs in shallow water during the evenings. Striped Bass Black bass improved some this week to fair with crankbaits, swimbaits, poppers and worms recommended. John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. * Crappie improved over the past couple weeks. Its about to get good, folks! The license grants Entergy Arkansas authority to operate these reservoirs and related shorelines, and Remmel and Carpenter dams. The best times have been about 2 or 3 hours after sunset. The lake is currently in its slow progression to a lake turnover. (updated 10-21-2021) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake is staying steady with a slow drop. Bull Shoals Lake The hot flies have been sowbugs and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise). Crappie are getting better daily. Lake Hamilton will be drawn down five feet. We were into trout almost immediately. The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. I tried all of the usual spots, but the fish were not biting as well as they had on the day before. 0000011126 00000 n Its way too much fun, folks! 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. De Queen Lake This morning the lake temp was about 72.5 degrees. Lake Greeson 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). (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. In response, NJDEP drafted the 2016 Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Pilot Program. Cooks Lake Good luck and Go Greeson!. Pittsfield, MA 01202, Michael Riordan The scenic lake is full of slab crappie, giant bluegills, largemouth bass and catfish of all species. 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. 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. Weekends generation schedule has been minimal. WebBetween Worlds (2018) is a supernatural drama that stars Nicolas Cage as a truck driver named Joe. Minnows and jigs are being used. 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. Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are low and gin clear. 0000012188 00000 n MileSplits official entries list for the 2021 Lake Hamilton Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Lake Hamilton High School in Hot Springs AR. The. 0000007815 00000 n Sunfish Some docks will be able to rest on the lakebed with little or no problem. You need a stiff 6-weight rod and a 7.5-foot 4X leader. 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Surface water temperature on Wednesday afternoon was 63 degrees. In addition to facilitating shoreline maintenance and inspection, the annual drawdown is part of a plan to help control nuisance aquatic vegetation which, in past summers, clogged much of the upper portion of Lake Hamilton. Fisheries, vegetation, facility management and downstream water needs are the key factors considered in deciding the drawdown's depth and timing. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. Catfishing is good on cut bait or bream. Password: mader123$. Entergy is working with local Arkansas licensed home inspectors to build a condition based report not unlike that of current home inspections. Beaver Lake Catfishing is good using stinkbait. Black bass are being found shallow in the afternoon and are going after live bait with good results. Catfish are good on salties, worms and goldfish. The best bite for these shallow fish is either right after sunrise or before sunset. All in all fishing is fair, but soon should be on! * Bream were fair at Millwood State Park and Jack's Isle over the past 2-3 weeks on grass oppers, redworms and crickets. The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, to occur between October 15 and December 1 each year. 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. We returned to the river and caught a few but it was still slow. 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. Crappie were found 9-12 feet deep in 10-14 feet of water. 0000088950 00000 n Lake Onota Preservation (updated 10-21-2021) 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. Lake Poinsett Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978). (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 catch was not as good. This schedule is posted weekly on the Entergy website for public viewing normally on Wednesday evening. Midges, pheasant tails, hares ear and Woolly Buggers are recommended for fly-fishing. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. 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. Lake drawdowns are conducted each fall to reduce winter ice damage to shoreline properties and to reduce spring flooding. Drawdowns also give property owners an opportunity to conduct any necessary repairs to their waterfront property, provided they first secure a permit from the NHDES Wetlands Bureau at (603) 271-2147. Bream are good on redworms and crickets. Try getting up early and targeting these fish with a live minnow on a drop-shot presentation. The bass are moving into deeper water around brush during the day. 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. 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. Join us. 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). 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. 0000131736 00000 n Shallow diving crank baits long plastic worms have been working the bests. Bream are fair on redworms and crickets. said that during the past week they have had several rain events (combined for about 2 inches in Cotter), cooler temperatures and heavy winds. (updated 10-21-2021) Zimmermans Exxon (501-944-2527) said Wednesday that fishing is slow now on the river and they had no reports. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 14,122 cfs. 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. We should see some falling water temperatures with the strong cold front that is forecast to move in this weekend. 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. Donna Mulherin at Hermans Landing (870-241-3731) says the lake level is low and the water continues to be clear. Entergy operates these lakes and associated lands subject to the license issued and administered by FERC. We finished the day with a dozen trout. Bass action should also start to fire up with temps lowering. Entergy Arkansas coordinates the upcoming winter's drawdown annually with the AGFC. Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) reported that the lake is clear and at a normal level. (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. (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) says. Entergy Corp. or Arkansas will gradually make these level adjustments at a rate 0000093009 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. Striped bass fishing is starting to pick up. White Bass Try using jigs. 0000004453 00000 n 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. Crappie are good and have moved into the 6-10 feet depth range. These fish are 15-20 feet deep on brush. Before launching, please check in at the Conservation Education Center, and report back before leaving. 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. 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.