Merthiolate and June Bug colors were working in the stained water in back of McGuire. My question is this, is there a gator season? Lake Conway is currently in its annual winter pool drawdown from normal seasonal level. McKinzie told the Northwest Arkansas Times (http://bit.ly/LPQ4o5) that by the time commission officials arrived the animal was gone. The trout stocking program has proceeded as scheduled, so big numbers of fish are in the tailrace and can be caught when safe conditions allow bank and boat fishermen to access the lake. Gather as much information as you can before making your fly selection for the best results. Arkansas River at Morrilton Bass have been caught this week on Chatterbait (black/blue, a Z Man Jackhammer is a good one to throw now with more vibration to it than others), or flipping a black/blue jig as well as a square-bill crankbait. John also offers an explanation for choosing the right fly: Fly selection is a big deal in fly-fishing. The best activity was mid-day, and the crappie were holding 12-15 feet of depth in our planted brush piles. I was in roughly 80 feet of water just outside of a channel swing with fish suspended 20-70 feet down. (updated 2-23-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. Shad and sculpins are the preferred meal for a hungry brown; try also egg patterns (light yellow peach colored) with an orange leading bead. A 2.8 McMinnow is on deck. The overflow of that food source into the river sets off the famous voracious feeding pattern and the easy trout catch, which anglers love. Although saltwater crocodiles have the largest bite force of animals alive today (16,460 newtons), Deinosuchusis estimated to have a bite force of up to 100,000 newtons. Beaver Lake has some 487 miles (784 km) of shoreline.Beaver Lake (Arkansas) Beaver Lake Location Ozark Mountains, Benton / Carroll / Washington County, Arkansas / United States. Norfork Tailwater Millwood Lake tailwater elevation was near 244 feet msl (almost 20 FEET above normal) and rising with gate discharge at the dam near 20,000 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Or, visit the AGFC nature center in Pine Bluff or Little Rock to see live alligators in captivity. On that note, the walleye are moving up and the bite can be good if you locate the moving fish. Lake Dardanelle . With color to the water, anglers have been flipping a brown or a black/blue jig in and around cover and fishing it slow to pull in bass. Some reports say folks are getting bit on green pumpkin jigs in 25 feet of water on ledges. Beavers are thick in north Arkansas. (updated 2-23-2023) Shane Goodner, owner of Catchem All Guide Service, reports that water temperature below the dam is 50 degrees with stained conditions in the tailrace. People are fishing 5-foot deep for crappie. Alligators prefer warm climates and rarely venture far north of the Virginia-North Carolina border. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (501-758-4958) said. With the increasing boat traffic, we need to be mindful when operating our boats near others who are not underway and anchored. (updated 2-23-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reported Lake Poinsett had crappie biting well on minnows and jigs. The crankbait bite is getting better as temps rise. (updated 2-23-2023) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said Bull Shoals Lake elevation has fallen slightly over the last week due to the drier weather but the upcoming rains may put us back where we were. The lake on Wednesday was at 660.35 feet msl, which is very near the seasonal power pool level. This is because they make alligator holes, which create new habitats. The Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water to get the lake down, usually running two generators 24/7. McKinzie says the man was allowed to keep the animal for the time being. Reports have the bass being found both in deep water and shallow along rocky points. Always check the USACE Little Rock app for the generation schedule before heading out. Lasting heat of summer and stable conditions paid off for Arkansas hunters lucky enough to draw a tag in the 2019 alligator season. Use minnows or jigs. If you're looking to drift-fish, try fishing a double-nymph rig and adjust for the depths you are fishing. Come join the discussion about optics, trails, clubs, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Greers Ferry Lake. Ray suggests shad-colored jigs or jigs favoring white, silver/white and pink colors. January marked the first big month of rainbow trout stocking with 9,300 fish scheduled for Lake Catherine. Crappie are back chewing pretty good since water has cleared back up. However, do not let children or pets swim in waters with alligators. Young alligators start out with needle-like teeth, which they use to prey on small animals such as insects, crustaceans, and fish. Expect to get hung up, but expect a big fat prespawn female to bust that 1-knocker any minute or the very next cast this time of year. Water temperature on Monday was 51.4 degrees, which is more than 3 degrees higher than this time last week. We can also verify it is possible there are some alligators in Lake . Yes, alligators have been in Arkansas for thousands of years. are slow, but try redworms and crickets as they may be starting to get hungry as the water warms some. Clarity and visibility can change dramatically on Millwood in just a few hours with high winds, gate discharge, rain or thunderstorms. The fish are about 8-12 feet deep. Greers Ferry Lake is 7.6 feet above power pool. Find your next adventure. The stage at Pine Bluff is at 31.63 and slightly on the rise (flood stage is 42 feet). The Southwestern Power Administration has dictated power generation at nearly five generators (14,000 cfs) pretty much round-the-clock this week, so be very careful motoring in these higher water conditions. Red Chrome, Toledo Gold or Natural Crawfish three-quarter-ounce Rat-L-Traps were picking up a few prespawn fish from 8-12 feet deep on vertical drops. But the amount of rain weve had, the crappie will be out of the flow of the lake, now, in the murky waters, and wont be deep. Anything shad-like will be a great bait now. This rain and all this water, and the rain in the forecast, are going to make things very up and down for a few days, they say. Most fish are still holding in a winter pattern and are right on the bottom in 16-23 feet of water. (updated 2-23-2023) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level now at Greers Ferry Lake is at 468.75 feet msl, 6.71 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and falling with generation. Lake Atkins The Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water to get the lake down, usually running two generators 24/7. Little Red River (updated 2-23-2023) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said water levels at the Spring are running at 440 cfs (350 cfs is average, while water clarity has been poor. Fishing continues to be up and down just like the weather. It might be hit and miss now. The stage in the Little Rock pool was at 7.55 feet, down about 1 foot from this time a week ago (flood stage is 25 feet). Blue Catfish Buffalo National River/Crooked Creek Alligators have lived in Arkansas for thousands of years. The fishing pressure on the lake is still light. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. (updated 2-23-2023) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said crappie have been biting in the usual hot spots like Gold Creek. Jerkbaits, Alabama rigs are the baits of choice, and mostly it's tournament fishing time, though it has taken around 15 pounds to winthe tourneys, The white bass run hasn't really started; some have been caught in the river arms but that is also still a winter fishing pattern for now. Central Arkansas, Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk, For real-time information on stream flow in Arkansas from the U.S. Geological Survey, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/rt, For water-quality statistics (including temperature) in many Arkansas streams and lakes, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/current/?type=quality, Download the Fish Brain app and follow AGFC at:https://join.fishbrain.com/agfc-page. 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. As members of Alligatoroidae, alligators are also members of the order Crocodilia. (updated 2-24-2023) Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said the main topic of conversation this week is the walleye are s tarting to move into the creeks. Arkansas River (Little Rock Area Pools) These new ponds are then new habitats for other animals and help to increase plant growth and diversity. Some fish are already staging early prespawn areas in the creeks. Austin Kennedy has more great fishing news in his report from the tailwater below, as fishing has really picked up on trout, walleye and more. Let's all be safe and enjoy this awesome fishery. Theyve also had success with red crankbaits and red Rat-L-Trap. No reports on walleye. He reports a few bream are starting to show up floating around. Woollies and streamers can work on good days, or nymphs on other days, with really nice bug hatches on the nice sunny mornings. The truth is, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas hasn't seen an unprovoked alligator attack or human death from an alligator in at least 20 years. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Its still hit and miss. Water level has stablized from recent rains. Be great if all this rain was snow. said the water level now at Greers Ferry Lake is at 468.75 feet msl, 6.71 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and falling with generation. The people there talk to a lot of guides and anglers and often have good information. While there were no reports on, Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reported Lake Poinsett had. Bream are biting on worms and Bream Killers. Use something bright: chartreuse, Mo-Glo. White bass are a fun fish for new anglers and old alike. Channel Catfish The Millwood State Park IS OPEN for camping, and the State Park Office can be reached at 870-898-2800 for availability or additional information. Lots of jigging soft plastics and lead spoons. They lowered tag numbers on Millwood this year to three I think. Mar 8, 2010. It is illegal to feed alligators in Arkansas. There are not a lot of crappie anglers out yet with the chill (35 degrees Friday) still in the air. Clarity is heavily stained to muddy in places this week along Little River, while the main lake is heavily stained. I stopped at Abes fly shop and asked for the fly. 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. Anglers have had success catching. Over the last week they have seen water depths of 8.5 to 10.5 feet with a strong current. Millwood Lake's various Corps of Engineers parks current status, information and reservations may be made by calling (877) 444-6777 or the Millwood Tri-Lakes office at (870) 898-3343. White River/Clarendon Area Water temperature ranges 45-50 degrees. Check our blog (linked above) to make sure it's not up and muddy. The Newport stage is falling at 21.65 feet (flood stage is 26 feet). Arkansas is a geographically diverse state with mountainous regions co-existing with swamps and wetlands. 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). Its kind of slow right now. Crappie are still biting but its difficult to catch them from the shoreline or dock. We favor a dark colored bait and also watermelon red, red or blue, or shad-like baits. 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. Alligators are highly territorial and typically live in freshwater environments such as swamps, marshes, ponds, lakes, and rivers. Watch the water temperature, and as it warms they will begin to move up into shallower water on brush piles. Also check the Southwestern Power Administration website (. The alligator numbers everywhere I frequent are exploding. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions. Once I have identified the trend I make sure everyone has the most productive flies. Anglersare catching them as shallow as 3-5 feet now. Easily the largest and the most fearsome amongst a pretty terrifying bunch was Deinosuchus. 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. U.S. Geological Survey's Lake Conway water level site. Crappie are SLOW! Lake Poinsett The biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas was half-inch shy of 14 feet long and weighed around 800 pounds. Whats the Biggest Alligator Ever Found in the Mississippi River? (updated 2-23-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service said that during the past week they have had a half-inch of rain at Cotter, warmer temperatures and moderate winds. (updated 2-23-2023) After a two-year project of rebuilding the lake habitat by the AGFC while the city of Monticello rebuilt the lakes dam, Lake Monticello is reopened for fishing though the water is still well below what will be full pool when it refills. The average life expectancy of an alligator is typically around 30-50 years. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 405.58 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). Using a jerkbait on breezy day bluff ends over steeper swings and points will fool a few. On my home lake - Millwood - there were three permits available by drawing this year. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,121.60 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). Black bass are biting but its been slow. Crappie are really starting to move up shallow. But the amount of rain weve had, the crappie will be out of the flow of the lake, now, in the murky waters, and wont be deep. Randy Plyler with Plyler Outdoors Guide Service (870-210-0522) said that there's only been a few folks out here over the course of the last couple weeks on DeGray. Conditions are constantly changing. Alligators are found primarily in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Texas. The White has had no wadable water and heavy flows. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 405.58 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). Remember to be courteous to other boaters on the water. The drop-shot is a player in 30-45 feet. Watch This Florida Woman Feed an Alligator. Liver of all kinds, dough bait, minnows and nightcrawlers are the go-to baits. But on Friday, the animal was found and officials learned it . The White River at Newport was 22.29 feet, indicating they are letting out quite a bit of water out of both lakes. With the increasing boat traffic, we need to be mindful when operating our boats near others who are not underway and anchored. Crappie and bass are catch-and-release at Lake Poinsett. I started to target the 30-feet-deep fish and found that they wanted to chase my bait today. Alligators in Arkansas (Little Rock, Hot Springs, Mena: house, living in, pine) User Name: Remember Me: Password . 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. Flats next to deep creeks and secondary points with any remaining dead lily pad stems will coax a bite on a Chatterbait or square bill on warm and sunny days, mainly in the afternoon. Alligators are actually incredibly important to the ecosystem. The elevation is 249.26 feet msl. Wind, wind, wind and clouds will help. 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. Check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time release data or by calling (501) 362-5150). I know they didnt even do a tag on erling this year and its full of gators. Drag something deep, or sit out and throw an Alabama rig, jerkbaits, and the Wiggle Wart, and dont forget about the Rat-L-Trap. In the back of McGuire oxbow, we were throwing a custom-painted Little John Crankbaits in Rayburn Red, and a Bill Lewis SB-57 or MR-6 Crankbait in Strawberry Craw, Blood Craw or Red Glitter Craw and picking up a few random bites. Anglers should try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. As of 1 p.m. there had been 31 straight hours of release in the neighborhood of 3,800 cfs. Black bass are still in a winter pattern and that bite is rate fair. Saugeye, Jim Harris The American Alligator ( Alligator mississippiensis) has been a component of Arkansas's native fauna for thousands of years. 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. Some larger white bass are up the river with walleye spawning, and smaller ones have not spawned yet and are still in open water on shad. Its going to be very up and down but if you can find them, you can do really well.. Norfork Lake (updated 2-9-2023) 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. The answer is: yes. Black bass can be caught with shallow-medium diving crankbaits, lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs along rocks and docks. There have been some reports of them being found near drop-offs around 16-20 feet and off rocky banks. Trolling shallow-running crankbaits that imitate shad or crayfish against the current will draw strikes from spawning walleye and is an excellent method of locating areas where walleye are congregating. Beavers pretty much gone. As of Thursday midday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 37,793 cfs. Beaver Lake rose 0.4 foot to rest at 1.4 feet above power pool or 8.2 feet below the top of flood pool. Alligators have a relatively long lifespan, with some individuals having been known to live up to 50 years in the wild. Watch for random floaters and broken timber during any navigation on Little River and Millwood Lake. Sam Juan worms and egg patterns have been working good., (501-250-0730) has no new updates. Crappie anglers havent provided much news from Greers Ferry Lake recently. 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