Many are being caught in shallows throwing jigs outside the brush line. Walleye Anglers will also want to know that on the Kings River, from Marble to Marshall Ford to Rock House, the river is running right with some good smallmouth bass fishing! There is to be a dedication of the trail on April 17 at 1 p.m. at Rim Shoals. Water level is normal. With the cool temperatures the bite is still slow. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including smallmouth bass, carp, catfish, bream/bluegill, redbreast sunfish, Most bass we are finding continue randomly roaming shallow on full sun and bright skies in the 3-6 foot depths of flats adjacent to deeper drops into 7-10 feet depth ranges, Siefert says. 256-596-5253. Crown Lake. Additionally, biologists also saw high numbers of quality-sized bream and crappie. Crown Lake Dam Fishing near Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas Brown trout are good using jerkbaits when they are running 1-2 generators. Rain over the last few weeks has mostly been south of the area. said, Springtime is here. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 345.83 feet msl (normal pool: 342.0 feet msl). Gary called the trail Menokas trail. Fishing enthusiasts can also find bluegill, sunfish, and perch. Many crappie this week have been caught on bass lures. WebCrown Lake in Arkansas is known for its abundance of largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. (updated 7-19-2017) Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) said the water is clear and at a normal level. he Buffalo National River and Crooked Creek are clearing. Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, Crown Lake is an amazing retreat. Area Type Lake Detailed Interactive Map These hours are changing daily so its best to check the next day generation before planning your trip. Water level is normal. Water level is 405.76 feet msl. (updated 4-8-2020) Capt. Arkansas Fishing Report Clients have been catching channel catfish in 3-5 feet of water on minnows. Advertise with us. They are biting well, with spinnerbaits and topwaters the best baits to use. South facing pockets, gravel flats and dirty water have some warmer temps but are first to cool. Gary told me he was regularly rescuing waders caught in high water on the island at Rim Shoals. (updated 4-15-2021)AGFC Fisheries staff and biologists electrofished the lake for largemouth bass during March and April. I had a guy come in who is a pole fisherman, and he hadnt been in in over a year. The water can rise very quickly. Look for shad balls in 20-50 feet in the creeks. I slow-troll with my trolling motor at a speed of 1.2 to 1.4 mph. Bream are good but they have not bedded quite yet, reports says. The bream bite is good on redworms and crickets. For latest updates on river conditions visit or blog on Marks website at springriverfliesandguides.com. This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions fishing report for Feb. 10, 2022. Let it fall slowly and typically a crappie will pick it up before it stops falling. (updated 4-15-2021) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said the lakes clarity is still slightly stained as of Wednesday afternoon but is starting to clear up. I try and stay in 18-40 feet of water. Black bass are on beds and hanging out to 35 feet and can be caught on crankbaits, plastics, Alabama rigs, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits and jigs. They may pull back a bit depending on how cold it gets. Lots of Little River buoy markers have been replaced along the main lake channel. New signs at public access areas with rules and regulations are a welcome sight on the river, and will help to keep everyone informed. says the water has cleared up and the fishing is happening. Brown Trout Fishing Report( Back) Choose a lake: Central Arkansas Region. Reports of the white bass being shallow by the west bridge and moving back out. Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk. Stripers are good on minnows and live shad. Black bass are good. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 663.98 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl). When I have found this action, it has been in the backs of creeks that the wind has been blowing into. Black bass are fair; try green pumpkin worms for best chances. As always, feel free to reach out at, where I share some fishing content and will be posting this brief trip from Wednesday within a day or two. Watch for it. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish. No report on bream. Let it fall slowly and twitch it out of the sunken brush until you feel a strike. Topwater action has started, but isnt consistent at this time due the cool water. The best areas to fish are back in coves and creeks that have brushpile throughout the cove. Some of the creeks are warmer than the others; they are ranging 56-59 degrees. White bass and stripers are in the larger creeks; use swimbaits, topwater poppers, spoons, and inline spinners. White bass are really good at Twin Bridges. And the guy I was talking about who caught all the catfish, he caught a needle-nosed gar that was two-thirds the length of his boat and about scared the heck out of him. Rainbow trout are good on Rooster Tails, marabou jigs, Lucky Stripe Trout Worm and PowerBait. (updated 4-15-2021) The lake is undergoing a repair to the dam by the City of Monticello and the AGFC is making improvements to the fish habitat while the lake is currently drawn down for the dam work. He says every finned critter is increasing the bite. (updated 4-15-2021) Zimmermans Exxon (501-944-2527) said crappie are excellent below the Terry Lock and Dam. Crappie are good and getting better daily. Trout have proven to be extremely difficult to catch in the last month below Carpenter dam, and big drops in temperature have shut down the bite. A few blue catfish have ben caught with artificial baits. Staff also saw plenty of large bass, including a 9-pounder and several 6-7 pounders. Use extreme caution in navigation on the main lake. There are numerous different species of fish to find on this body of water. Anglers can catch these fish by trolling shallow-running crankbaits against the current effectively now because lake levels are back to normal. WebEXPLORE CROWN LAKE. For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit www.entergy.com/hydro. wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. Lake Ouachita Water level is high as of Wednesday midafternoon. The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12), various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10), mop flies and egg patterns. Spotted/Kentucky Bass, Jim Harris Catfish have been fair and improving just inside the pockets along the current line. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Blakely Dam was 576.32 feet msl (full pool: 578.00 feet msl). Brazalo Spinnerbaits in white/chartreuse, Millwood Mayhem Bream and Spot Remover continue catching decent bass from 2-5 pounds each over the past 2 weeks, and Chatterbaits continue to pick up a few healthy 3- to 4-pound largemouths this week. The public is invited. Some are still being caught deep but a lot have been shallow, as shallow as a foot. Hybrid bass and white bass are eating/laying eggs, etc., from super shallow out to 25 feet with some in 40 feet of water. reports lake levels at full pool with water temperatures up to 67 degrees in the shallower flats and pockets of the lake. For spin-fishers, trout cranks and Flicker Shad are working well on the bass, and hot pink, red and white Trout Magnets are working well for the trout. Catfish are starting to bite on trotlines and jugs. is great from Huntsville War Eagle accesses downriver to the War Eagle AGFC access, to Smallmouth Rapids north of Hindsville to the War Eagle Mill area 38 miles of options for kayak and canoe floating with 24 miles of great smallmouth bass fishing! Numerous anglers are connecting with whites in the 3-plus-pound class along the river on Rat-L-Traps, Little Georges, Chuck'n Spins, Rooster Tails, spoons and crankbaits. Walleye have completed their spawn and are starting to show up all over the lake. Fishing has been good; use minnows or jigs. There are no dams on these streams. The water temperature up around Lennox Marcus area was at 64 degrees. Fishing Map There is now a quality 1-mile trail that starts at the walk-in access and follows the river downstream. Bream are fair; use redworms or crickets. Bream are Water level is normal. Crown Lake Resort & RV is located right on the lake. (updated 7-22-2021) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry lake is at 464.77 feet and falling. (updated 4-15-2021) New owner Phil Thomas at Lakeview Landing (501-354-5309) said the lake still has pretty good clarity Wednesday afternoon and the level remains low. Crappie appear about a week out from spawning and are on the shoreline in the brush. The fish I am catching are off the brushpiles still. As the temperature of the water changes, they are expecting certain species of fish to spawn, in return helping anglers have better success. Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report The Norfork tailwater has not had wadable water in a couple of weeks. We carry a lot of different bait and tackle. (updated 7-19-2017) Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) said the water is clear and at a normal level. Continue to use caution in navigation on Little River and Millwood watching for random broken or floating timber. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email Crappie are good on minnows, jigs and worms. Bream are back, moving up shallow. South facing pockets, gravel flats and dirty water have some warmer temps but are first to cool. Both lakes Hamilton and Catherine are now refilled to normal summertime pools and will remain at these levels until mid-November. . The best period this week is during the late morning. Largemouth Bass Arkansas for updated gate release changes and inflow rates with rising and falling lake levels. Crown Lake ARKANSAS. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 3.8 feet to rest at 5.7 feet above seasonal power pool of 659 feet msl. The lake is clearing with just a slight stain. Water level and current are normal. Angler Guide | Arkansas Fishing Report: Crown Lake Custom-poured Senkos and Zoom Trick Worms are still working on stumps and cypress trees in 3-8 feet depths. WebCrown Lake Area Specific Regulations Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. Lake Charles Woolly Buggers in green or black are a time-honored fly that will produce results casted with a strike indicator. Bull Shoals Lake The crappie have typically been on the tops of the brush or out along the sides of the brush. The lake, at Lake Poinsett State Park, has been undergoing a three-year 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 with more anchoring in the plans as the lake begins to refill. This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions fishing report for Feb. 10, 2022. (501-844-5418) said that as he also found at Lake Ouachita (see below). Its time for the shad spawn with this weather, so keep an eye out for that. Also, many of the bass were collected near patches of vegetation among thefishing jetties, which provide excellent shoreline fishing access. Fishing Report( Back) Choose a lake: Central Arkansas Region. (updated 4-15-2021) Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (758-4958) said fishing in general has been really good. Catfishing is excellent on liver and nightcrawlers. is going great at this time. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email jim.harris@agfc.ar.gov with information on possible sources for There are numerous different species of fish to find on this body of water. Fishing Map Lou adds, If you are looking for frequent fishing information on Norfork Lake, go to Hummingbird Hideaway Resorts Facebook page. Cast a small jig right into the shoreline with a very light jighead. Lake Greeson Brewer Lake The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and Overall, all fish are about three weeks behind normal spawning times this year. AGFC Fisheries staff and biologists electrofished the lake for largemouth bass during March and April. Some small Kentucky bass are trying but the major drops have them holding. WebCrown Lake Area Specific Regulations Handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available. A live minnow with a slip float is also a good method for brushpile fishing. Black Bandit 100 or 200 series crankbaits are working well, as are white/chartreuse spinnerbaits. The crappie have typically been on the tops of the brush or out along the sides of the brush. The males are bedding and females are staging. Wednesday afternoon that water surface temperature is around 65 degrees, clarity is good. (updated 7-22-2021) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry lake is at 464.77 feet and falling. It often takes a while for fish to return to their normal spots following a signficant drawdown. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. The Norfork National Fish Hatchery is open but the restrooms are still closed. The marine chart shows depth and hydrology of Crown Lake on the map, which is located in the Arkansas state (Izard). Black bass are on the move to shallow water. Crown Lake Water temperature is ranging 60-64 degrees and the clarity is clearing. What we do is cast jigs over the piles and let them fall to the appropriate level and slowly retrieve after we catch what we can throwing jigs. Visit www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com for a daily update on fishing conditions. Note: msl = mean sea level; cfs = cubic feet per second. The lake is surrounded by lush natural scenery that offers various activities such as hiking, camping, and boating. Try the ol War Eagle white spinnerbait, some other spinnerbait you like, or a Chatterbait. Anglers report having success fishing in depths of 6-8 feet. Plenty of angling opportunities exist on the White Oak lakes now, both for number-oriented and trophy anglers, the staff reports. Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report Upper White Oak Lake Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam was 51,378 cfs. Also, there's a topwater bite, and white or black buzzbaits are drawing good responses. The cold February might have really messed with their cycle. As for fishing specifics: The tailwater below the dam and gates, around 228 feet msl and falling with discharge. Also, many of the bass were collected near patches of vegetation among thefishing jetties, which provide excellent shoreline fishing access. Hearing of a lot of fish being caught right now. More on that in this report. Leave them to their business and harvest some of the females on the staging brushpiles. Once the trout have had their fill of the staples, cast something new and flashy to pique their interest. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 557.70 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl). * Crappie: Much improved again this week, biting minnows and jigs in Bee Lake on the open lake section, in pockets along South Hickory Creek, and in oxbows of Mud Lake and McGuire oxbow up Little River. Cool fronts during this process do tend to slow things down. WebAGFC.com - Mobile. Try a small jig or minnow near brush in 12-20 feet of water. Nearly half the fish collected were between 13 and 17 inches in length. If you have a graph, you can hit the deeper water and start to find the white bass as well. Lee Brizzolari and Wes Lowder hauled in 14.33 pounds worth of bass to win, while Jeremy Cole and Aaron Cole hooked a big bass of 4.37 pounds. I am really happy to see this project come to completion. The fish have been snapping at a variety of baits. Minnows and pole fishing are always a staple. (updated 4-15-2021) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is down just a bit from normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team had no new reports. Lake Erling is the top-ranked bass fishery in Arkansas over the past five years (2016-2020), according to the results from angler-submitted Arkansas Tournament Information Programdata. The lake is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and other recreational activities. Nothing was reported on bream or bass. The river is still up about a foot and clarity has been really good this week. I have a YouTube channel where I share some fishing content and will be posting this brief trip from Wednesday within a day or two. Volume: 93,000 Acre Feet Drainage Area: 14 Square Miles. This year, the AGFC's electrofishing results looked so good, two of the four biologist that conducted the samples went fishing on Erling the following weekend, according to AGFC district supervisor Andy Yung. WebCrown Point is setting on a lake with good fishing,canoeing and boat rides. This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions fishing report for June 2, 2022. WebCrown Lake Arkansas, United States 4.5 (6 reviews) Anyone interested in fishing Crown Lake or waters within the wider area around Batesville should consult with local resources before heading out to fish. Harris Brake Lake Very few catfish are being caught below Murray Lock and Dam. I did try some other colors but they seemed to have their minds made up pretty good. The Newport stage had dropped to 19.20, almost 7 feet below flood stage of 26.0 feet. WebLocation and Information: Crown Lake is located in Izard County, Arkansas. Pink heads or chartreuse are my favorite -ounce or 1/16-ounce colors from Tennessee Shad, Monkey Milk are among the favorites. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email jim.harris@agfc.ar.gov with information on possible sources for Crown Lake News. You can also fish brushpiles that are 20-30 feet deep. (updated 4-15-2021) Lake Poinsett is in the process of refilling, and at last report was more than halfway refilled. Norfork Lake is in the prime of the spring fishing season. It is catch-and-release water, has a great ramp, great walk in access, porta-johns and picnic tables. Crown Lake Fishing near Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas I also caught several fish on small shad colored crankbaits as well as spinnerbaits. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email jim.harris@agfc.ar.gov with information on possible sources for Fishing has been good; use minnows or jigs. Worm imitations, such as the San Juan worm in red or hot pink, can produce good catches of rainbow trout in current or slack water conditions. I also caught several fish on small shad-colored crankbaits as well as spinnerbaits., Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool), McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) said the lake remains slightly stained and the water level is normal. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 526.44 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). Flicker Shad, spoons and soft plastics have done well with the eyes. Anglers report having success fishing in depths of 6-8 feet. the bass fishery appears to be doing well, according to biologists. Powerfish windy, cloudy days with bright spinnerbaits, Chatterbait. yoyoguideservice.com at Iron Mountain Marina. All in all its that time of year for some great fishing. Located right in the center of Horseshoe Bend, Crown Lake Resort & RV is the perfect place for outdoor adventures like swimming, fishing, skin-diving, It appears there is a strong 2020 year class on the lower lake, providing lots of fish for future angling opportunities. You can always catch them on a jig in the channel swings. Throw the bait around any kind of current break. Has wide waters to sight fish for schools in the main lake channel. Catfish are fair on yo-yos. Bass Assassin Shads continue to draw good reactions in the grass and lily pads; salt and pepper Silver Phantom, Grey Ghost or Houdini continue to be the go-to color choices. Rainbow Trout On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 35,332 cfs. It is down 0.05 at 461.99 feet msl. There has been a major project to expand and enhance the trail. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips Guide Service (501-844-5418) said crappie fishing is great right now. If its clear and flat bluebird days, use GP shaky head and the ol Ned rig. Lou adds, If you are looking for frequent fishing information on Norfork Lake, go to Hummingbird Hideaway Resorts Facebook page. Cast a swimbait or a fluke up into the brush with a steady retrieval to the boat and hang on. Fishing Rain over the last few weeks has mostly been south of the area. The lakes in the White River system are dropping rapidly. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 387.65 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl). You will find some very helpful information. Live minnows or shad-colored jigs and crickets or worms are the ticket. Much larger trout have been released in March and April below area dams with spring officially underway. Target points and swings close to spawning pockets. Fishing spots, fishing reports and regulations in. Crappie fishing has been pretty good all around. says fish are either in pre-spawn or spawning. The new trail was a joint effort between Trout Unlimited White River Chapter 698 and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, with additional funding from Barbara Graham through the Graham Foundation in memory of her husband, Frank.