This weeks hot spot has been between Spider Creek and Bertrand Access. Join us as we discover the biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas! Lake Monticello is mostly dependent on rainwater for refilling all of its 1,520 acres, and in late fall it had reached a coverage of almost 500 acres. Enter your email in the box below to get the most mind-blowing animal stories and videos delivered directly to your inbox every day. Merthiolate and June Bug colors were working in the stained water in back of McGuire. January marked the first big month of rainbow trout stocking with 9,300 fish scheduled for Lake Catherine. Expect more of the same as far as generation schedule goes. Contact the reporter for current news for the lake or stream you plan to fish. Best bite for us before the chocolate milk situation had flipped back to jigs from minnows, but the crappie will randomly pick up a minnow with a few decent bites on good days. We have none of them either. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions. No bream or bass reports. (update 2-23-2023) David Hall at Dads Bait Shop (501-289-2210), a 24/7 self-serve bait shop at the lake, had no new reports from the lake. The Army Corps of Engineers reported the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 8,641 cfs (turbine) as of midday Thursday, where it had been for well over 24 hours. Use large white shad imitations in floating and sinking versions. Lake Bennett. (501-834-5733) in Sherwood reports that the lake right now will have some stain to it especially past the U.S. Highway 270 bridge on the upper part of the lake. Crappie are SLOW! (updated 2-23-2023) Steven Scuba Steve Street at Blackburns Resort said the lake level was 554.51 feet msl and the storm was just starting to enter the area about 11:30 a.m. when he arrived at the resort Wednesday. The crankbait bite is getting better as temps rise. Striped Bass In addition, add lots of flash to white, olive or olive-and-brown streamers, sparkling collars on your jigs, or toss out a shiny silver spoon. Bluegill Out on the boats, anglers have caught some but not many. Winter drawdown is scheduled to end next week (March 1-8) Flood gates remained open to aid in lowering Lake Ouachita out of flood pool. Remember to be courteous to other boaters on the water. Redworms are getting reactions from bream right by the dock. Follow my fishing Facebook page (Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service) for day-to-day updates on the walleye bite. Brian McKinzie of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says a homeowner called an off-duty Benton County Sheriff's deputy to report a possible alligator sighting Thursday night. Water level has stablized from recent rains. The lake is slightly stained in most areas, but will become more stained in the next day or so. Surface Area. Learn more about us & read our affiliate disclosure. Holla Bend NWR has the Northenmost (documented) population of Gators in Arkansas. In fact, Irwin says the static alligator population in Arkansas is only between 2000-3000, a fraction of the million alligators that Florida estimates. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Narrows Dam was 546.89 feet msl (full pool: 548.00 feet msl). Try a small bead-head nymph (zebra midge, copper John or pheasant tail) suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise). (updated 2-16-2023) Mike Winkler of Little River Fly Fishing Trips (501-507-3688) said Greers Ferry Lake is 7.6 feet above power pool. 1. The water temperature is ranging about 46-49 degrees. Hopefully you choose one that the trout wants. Redworms and crickets, of course, but also try bucktail jigs, maribou jigs and hair-tied jigs. It is not uncommon for part of the dam to wash out during a big rain, but the beavers quickly repair it. Stripers are moving into the river arms and upper White. Beavers are thick in north Arkansas. Now with all the increased thunderstorms this week and slowly falling lake level, with the lake still almost 20 inches high, and the decrease of discharge at Millwood Dam and gates, we have yet to see how the crappie will respond over the next week. This should improve with warm days and dirty water. Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said, Beaver Lake is sitting close to 1,122 feet msl as of Wednesday. (updated 2-23-2023) Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) reported that the crappie are moving to theshallows. Harvest Reports. (updated 2-23-2023) Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out-of-state) said black bass are still very good. Anytime lakes like this and other similar lakes come up, they get out of the flow, they said. Its kind of slow right now. Crappie are still biting but its difficult to catch them from the shoreline or dock. The Newport stage is falling at 21.65 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). Very heavy generation has been the norm for several weeks with both generators running huge amounts of water through the system to keep area lakes at winter drawdown levels. Suggest you do on line search to find specifics for each area. Some reports say they are deep at 18-22 feet. Sam Juan worms and egg patterns have been working good., (501-250-0730) has no new updates. Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine. Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk. The Army Corps of Engineers reported Thursday that the White River stage at Batesville steady at 10.39 feet, less than 5 feet below the flood stage of 15.0 feet. Fish slow if its flat, clear and sunny. Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville says, Lacey Williams at Lakeview Landing on Arkansas Highway 95 (501-252-1437) said that. Using a jerkbait on breezy day bluff ends over steeper swings and points will fool a few. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. (updated 2-24-2023) Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Friday morning that the crappie are beginning to bite, and bite well. Further up Little River near White Cliffs and Wilton Landing has heavier stain conditions. Look for balls of shad and try throwing an Alabama rig. Alligators have been hunted seasonally in Arkansas since 2008 as a measure to control the population. Come join the discussion about optics, trails, clubs, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The lake is closed to fishing until spring as it serves as a rest area for migrating waterfowl, and as access opens up after the White River recedes in the area. Alligators are large, powerful reptiles from the family group Aligatoroidaewhich also includes caimans. Easily the largest and the most fearsome amongst a pretty terrifying bunch was Deinosuchus. As of Thursday midday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 37,793 cfs. The huge alligator dwarfed their boat and used its immense strength and power to drag it around while the terrified occupants were completely at its mercy. WATCH: Sharks biting alligators, the most epic lion battles, and MUCH more. For a daily fishing report and lake condition go to www.blackburnsresort.com and click on Scuba Steve's Blog. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team reports that water temperature is in the mid-50s in Lake Langhofer to the low 60s in protected backwaters. Clarity and visibility can change dramatically on Millwood in just a few hours with high winds, gate discharge, rain or thunderstorms. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 405.58 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. Crappie and bass are catch-and-release at Lake Poinsett. Winter drawdown is scheduled to end next week (March 1-8) Flood gates remained open to aid in lowering Lake Ouachita out of flood pool. McKinzie says a resident told officials he was licensed to own an alligator. Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing continues to pick up at Lake Charles. There is barely an alligator season. Elevation was 338.20 feet msl and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl. Fishing continues to be up and down just like the weather. Were capitalizing on the shad if they come up to feed early or in the evening, or if the stripers and white bass push them up in the column. Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam), For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit. Watch for random floaters and broken timber during any navigation on Little River and Millwood Lake. Alligator hunter Travis Bearden was hunting on the lake with his father, brother, and friend during the final weekend of the alligator hunting season when they spotted the large animal nearby. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) Alligators in Arkansas (Little Rock, Hot Springs, Mena: house, living in, pine) User Name: Remember Me: Password . The public is urged to use extreme caution when visiting the Carpenter Dam use area during this time. I feel most of the largemouth bass have pulled off the deeper shad and are holding in the 30-50 feet range on ledges, tree tops, bluff ends or points nearby. As of midday Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 556.22 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 556.25 feet msl; top flood elevation 580.0 feet msl). As of midday Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 556.22 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 556.25 feet msl; top flood elevation 580.0 feet msl). Let's all be safe and enjoy this awesome fishery. Move around, check out shallow water and the deep water too. Mike provided the latest fishing specifics: Mike said, We talked to some friends up Little River in the oxbows over the past few days and they told us they were catching some decent largemouths on a floating Trick Worm like the Senko or Zoom Trick Worm and the Yum Dingers. While the Game and Fish Commission reports 84 gators were harvested last month, the reptiles are not just found in hunting . Think white for baits and flies this week: shad patterns, white egg patterns, white-bellied stick baits the water level will support deep-diving jerkbaits white jigs and minnows. NOTICE: The American Gamebird Research Education and Development Foundation, under recommendation from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, is conducting a 5-foot drawdown of Lake Erling in Lafayette County to combat the spread of giant salvinia, a highly invasive aquatic plant species not native to the United States. Alligator in Southern Arkansas. They are in 12-50 feet of water for best results, Tommy said, suggesting anglers use minnows, jigs or a small crankbait. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 660.17 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 695.00 feet msl). We have none that I know of. They are now mainly found in the lower third of the state. Kent has heard no reports on catfish or bream. Alligators have been hunted seasonally in Arkansas since 2008 as a measure to . The spoons, Sonar blades, and Rocket Shads seemed to work better by vertical-jigging in the school, letting the blade/spoon drop into the depth zone BELOW the school, then ripping it up and letting it fall back into the school. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. There are not a lot of crappie anglers out yet with the chill (35 degrees Friday) still in the air. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 54,428 cfs. The main thing here is the crappie is moving up shallow. Trout now are widely scattered from the bridge to the dam and, in safer conditions, can be caught in the shoals by fly-fishermen casting micro-jigs in black and white under a strike indicator. As of Thursday morning, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 468.68 feet msl with slight falling (0.36 inch) over the past 24 hours (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl, top flood elevation 487.0 msl). Central Arkansas Water will stop drawing down the lake on March 1. There are currently two living species the American alligator and the Chinese alligator. Try throwing articulated patterns on a sink line toward the bank. The alligator numbers everywhere I frequent are exploding. Lake Bennett, Woody Hollow State Park, AR. Florida largemouth bass will be stocked during the summer of 2025. "We expect a big change in the next three weeks," they report. I believe it was 43 gators for the ten SW counties. Norfork Lake fell 2.3 feet to rest at 0.9 foot above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 25.3 feet below the top of flood pool. The best bass reactions are random hits on Brazalo spinnerbaits in Spot Remover, Chatterbaits in white, and Rat-L-Traps in natural-colored crawfish browns and oranges or Toledo Gold and Red Chrome, and custom painted Bent Pole Little John Cranks in Rayburn Red finessed through the dead pad stems. Three fish is a trend. Additionally, numerous conservation efforts are underway to restore natural wetland habitats that provide critical refuge for alligators and other aquatic wildlife species. (updated 2-23-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said the fishing says the fish have been biting pretty well toward the backs of creeks on the upper end. Gather as much information as you can before making your fly selection for the best results. Mike provided the latest fishing specifics: Check it out. With the recent detection of the plant at nearby Mercer Bayou and the spread of the plant within Erling, AGRED worked with the AGFC to determine a plan that would help combat the aquatic nuisance species. Anglers should try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. White Bass The crawdads are becoming active. With the clear water, about any color is good now. One of the biggest alligators found in the swamps of Arkansas is over 14 feet long and 800 pounds in weight. Check our blog (linked above) to make sure it's not up and muddy. The frightening ordeal occurred after they harpooned it but were unable to get a clear shot to kill it immediately. Use jigs in Monkey Milk, black/chartreuse, Cajun Cricket, Kiwi, Mo-Glo, silver and Blue Ice, or throw a Crappie Magnet that is orange, white or Diamond Mist. De Queen Lake Arkansas is a geographically diverse state with mountainous regions co-existing with swamps and wetlands. However, it wasnt plain sailing as the fearsome beast towed their boat around the lake for two whole hoursbefore they eventually managed to kill it. Mama gators protect the nest. 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. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers, skipjack, shad, chicken liver and stink bait. picking up topwater lures, Chatterbaits, buzzbaits, worms, shad-type flukes, creature baits and swimbaits. The best water clarity and reaction from largemouths is in the back of the oxbows where the clarity is somewhat better, away from the river current, although the main lake from Paraloma Trail to mile marker 4 in Little River was fairly clear over the past few days before the thunderstorms. In February another 12,000 rainbow trout were scheduled to be released, which will create a perfect environment for quality trout fishing. Harris Brake Lake As stated earlier, this process is ongoing and is regulated by Entergy on a weekly basis. Most. ) This bit should continue to ramp up each week as the prespawn bite is starting up. Wading with the water up can be tricky wading staffs can keep ya dry. Reports have the bass being found both in deep water and shallow along rocky points. Quick links to regions: The fish were being a little more aggressive. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 40,646 cfs, about half the flow of this time last week. Featuring 28,000 acres of clear water that attracts thousands of water sports lovers, fishermen, hikers, and birdwatchers, Beaver Lake is located in the Ozark Highlands near Rogers and features forests, tall bluffs, and meadows crisscrossed by hiking trails. He reports a few bream are starting to show up floating around. for the underwater timber about 5 feet deep and use minnows. However, do not let children or pets swim in waters with alligators. If you use artificial lures try deeper-diving lures. The crappie are in a prespawn bite and found around brush and other cover. Trout key in on the shad kill this time of year as freezing temperatures stun threadfin shad in Lake Hamilton and these baitfish are drawn through the turbines and scattered throughout the tailrace area. Stripers are really hard to find. Millwood is near 260.6 feet msl and remains almost 16 inches above normal pool and falling. They are taking reservations on their answering machine for spring. The preferred presentation has been casting soft plastics, with Fire Gel added to the plastic bait. 501-289-2210), a 24/7 self-serve bait shop at the lake, had no new reports from the lake. Bait presentation should be very slow. Temperature and conditions over the next month will dictate your game plan and success. Nutrias few and far between. The shad bite video gaming isnt over yet. Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs afford shutter bugs and nature lovers hours of enjoyment throughout the year. Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (501-758-4958) says the water has been very low from their 10-foot drawdown, but a lot of crappie and other fish are going to get active after a big rise in the water. These are the two main rivers that feed Beaver Lake. This is a great time to chase walleye with big stickbaits. Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (501-758-4958) reports that one of their regulars went to Blue Mountain Lake before this latest rainfall that inundated places, and he reported that for. The Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water to get the lake down, usually running two generators 24/7. Bream are a year-round bite on redworms and crickets, but theyre slow now. Water temperature was ranging 51-54 degrees as of Tuesday. Beaver Lake, Arkansas, US Fish Identification Chart. Hybrid and white bass are eating very well all over, 25-55 feet deep, while some are still in 80 feet of water; spoons, inline spinners and swimbaits working well. Largemouth bass reports have been good. Catfish are biting, but its been slow. in Calico Rock, said the recent storms caused both Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes to rise above the conservation pool. These fish were hybrids, stripers and white bass. They can lose their fear of humans. Water temperature on Monday was 51.4 degrees, which is more than 3 degrees higher than this time last week. Other reports have come of them being found on brush piles. Smaller animals are usually grabbed and swallowed immediately, while larger prey is usually dragged into the water and drowned. Find your next adventure. Little Red River (updated 2-23-2023) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said this past week the fishing has been great. I went to the San Juan River in New Mexico without a clue of what to fish. "It hasn't been a hard winter up here. Not much to report on bream, but Im sure you could fish worms on the bottom and catch bream. Swimming, skiing, scuba diving, boating, kayaking, and fishing are enjoyed here. If they did not do well, I moved on. Let's all be safe and enjoy this awesome fishery. for day-to-day updates on the walleye bite. Cole Harken is a wildlife expert living in Conway. The American Alligator ( Alligator mississippiensis) has been a component of Arkansas's native fauna for thousands of years. At Toad Suck Lock and Dam in Conway one was locked through the . White River/Clarendon Area These freshwater habitats are prime areas for alligators that thrive in these areas, and some can reach incredible lengths. I havent seen a beaver on Millwood in a couple years. 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