These fish are beginning to feed heavily again after a long hot summer. The good news, though, is that catfishing was excellent this past week. As the water temperatures fall, look for fish to start feeding heavily on the abundant shad in the lake. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Greers Ferry Lake (updated 10-21-2021) Capt. Millwood Lake With the low clear water, wading is at its best. With the low flows, the fish are concentrated in the deeper holes and in the oxygenated shoals. Hbd`ad`ddp pwt 170 iY3UnGSn;BF&F@l7hJ;#HO,?_b~~2a;?odaSCcS_Qof}RC#o0y{&F| }Z The most effective fly has been a tan and brown Clouser minnow. The lake is currently in its slow progression to a lake turnover. (updated 10-7-2021) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing fell off somewhat this past weekend. Rock Crawler, square bill or Wiggle Wart is good on windy transitions. Also, jigging live minnows has been hot as well. 0000006005 00000 n The license also requires Entergy Arkansas to control activities affecting the lakes' environmental, safety and recreational values. 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). The river continues to run mostly low. Also, the week of Oct. 17-23 looks good as well. Officials say the drawdown for Lake Hamilton will be 5 feet, and water levels will be reduced about 6 inches per day. Use the dropdown menu on top left of page Dashboard will give you the most recent water level value. She had no reports on bream, crappie or bass. Funding for this biennial project comes from a combination of sources ranging from charitable gifts to public support. Kenty said he found a few bream in 3-7 feet of water but he was searching for crappie and didnt satay with them. I used a size 14 pheasant tail nymph with a ruby midge dropper. We will only honor reports with all required info and submitted by an Arkansas Home Inspection Registration Board Certified inspector. De Queen Lake The water temperature is the same down to 50 feet with great oxygen. The hot flies have been large articulated streamers in various colors. We should see some falling water temperatures with the strong cold front that is forecast to move in this weekend. The best bite for these shallow fish is either right after sunrise or before sunset. The other location is up shallow either on the shallow shore lines or up close to the deep bluff lines. It was a cool start but promised to get warm in the afternoon. On this day I had Lynn and Jan. Hopper season is on the wane. Rain would be very helpful. Bass action should also start to fire up with temps lowering. 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. (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. (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. The winter drawdown for both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin next month, on Nov. 1, and be completed on Nov. 10. I am finding them scattered out feeding along side of the largemouth bass, either after sunrise or before sunset. Highland Lake in Stoddard will have a 1-foot drawdown starting on September 7. This is to facilitate work being done downstream at Island Pond Dam. On October 11, the level will be returned to the normal drawdown. Island Pond drawdown will also begin on September 7 for the purpose of construction on the dam. Crappie are poor. 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. rvanderkar@pittsfieldch.com. The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, Buffalo National River/Crooked Creek Fish from the 140-foot mobility-impaired accessible dock or launch a boat. 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. Attain elevation of. The best bite for these shallow fish is either right after sunrise or before sunset. Try using jigs. Actual water releases may change without notice to meet various system demands or emergencies.Lake and Shoreline Permitting Information: Entergy Hydro Operations will send emails to more quickly communicate matters regarding shoreline permitting and general lake information, similar in content to what is found in the Life on the Lakes newsletter. (updated 10-21-2021) Cane Creek State Park had no new reports. Mary Nell and Lynn are experienced anglers, but Leila and Jan were first-timers. Either way you need to get the bait down to the 30-foot depth. If you are an in the dark type of fisherperson, this species is starting to feed after sunset and all night long. Always check the generation schedule daily to see if they are running power for the day. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. The winter drawdown for both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin next month, on Nov. 1, and be completed on Nov. 10. 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. At noon we broke for lunch and rested for a few minutes. This is 39.6 feet below the top of flood pool. 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. Those are working best in 25-60 feet. Both drawdowns will begin Saturday, Nov. 6, and be completed by Friday, Nov. 12. His day had been a bit slower, also. WebLake Hamilton is an easy walk with three or four playgrounds on the way around. (updated 10-21-2021) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said Thursday morning that bass fishing has been fair. With four anglers, I would need another guide to help me. Brown Trout There are reports of them being found chasing shallow shad. Look for structure in 15 feet of water; minnows and jigs are working. Stripers are still hit and miss. The annual drawdown of lakes Hamilton and Catherine will be 5 feet this year. Weekends can get a bit crowded. Grab some kids or a buddy who has never been fishing, and get them hooked! We returned to the lodge. 0000007597 00000 n The scenic lake is full of slab crappie, giant bluegills, largemouth bass and catfish of all species. Bull Shoals Lake 0000014128 00000 n John also said, I got an email from Mary Nell. Blue Catfish Some docks will be able to rest on the lakebed with little or no problem. 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. 0000088950 00000 n You can find this species in several different areas. Spinner baits and buzz baits are working on the windy days. My favorite hopper patterns are the western style foam hoppers with rubber legs and a bright quick sight patch, he said. The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. 0000011126 00000 n I am finding them scattered out feeding along side of the largemouth bass, either after sunrise or before sunset. 0000079246 00000 n Danny took Lynn and Jan to Buffalo Shoals. WebHamilton Lake History; IN Boater Safety; Fish Creek Trail; Links; More 2021Minutes. 0000109215 00000 n Its about to get good, folks! WebVIEW ALL BUSINESSES. 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. McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) reports that the lake is living up to its clear name, but the water level is low. (updated 10-14-2021) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) said surface water temperature is in the mid- to low 70s. As of Wednesday it was still about 15 inches below normal pool. The license grants Entergy Arkansas authority to operate these reservoirs and related shorelines, and Remmel and Carpenter dams. MileSplits official entries list for the 2021 Lake Hamilton Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Lake Hamilton High School in Hot Springs AR. White Bass 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). 0000095674 00000 n Catfishing is fair on cut bait and shad. Some reports have come in of the bass being found in the coves due to the cooling water temps. December 23, 2021 Written by David A. Some anglers have been fishing large streamers on the heavy flows we have been getting later in the day and having success. FERC's license requires Entergy to manage use and occupancy of project lands and waters for public use and recreation. On the second day, we would swap around. I began with the same flies. Black bass are good using plastic worms. Entergy is working with local inspectors in hopes of limiting this expense. 0000008526 00000 n Mary Nell is an accomplished angler and caught several nice trout on the first drift. Good luck and Go Greeson!. 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. I tried all of the usual spots, but the fish were not biting as well as they had on the day before. WebLakes Hamilton or Catherine may call Entergys Hydro Operations office at (501) 844-2148. This fertile oxbow receives very little fishing pressure due to being used only for education purposes and youth and mobility-impaired fishing. Anyone planning on navigating the Carpenter Dam tailrace is urged to view these flow releases and plan accordingly. Shallow diving crank baits long plastic worms have been working the bests. A silver or pearl-colored Spook Jr. or a Strike King Sexy Dawg in shad colorations is a great bait to go after these fish. Two of the more popular attractions on the lake are the Garvan Woodland Lakes Hamilton and Catherine are part of Project 271, a hydroelectric project licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 0000126971 00000 n 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. Several of our guests are having good success trolling crankbaits that dive about 16 feet. Blue Mountain Lake Crappie are good on minnows and jigs and are relating to the stumps. 0000003643 00000 n It can be useful in planning recreational outings for fishing and floating downstream. 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