The hot flies were Y2Ks, prince nymphs, zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead), pheasant tails, copper Johns, pink and cerise San Juan worms, gold ribbed hares ears and sowbugs. Entergy Arkansas also recommends using a licensed electrician to make any alterations to wiring in conjunction with the drawdown. For Trout Magnet fishing, use pink and white-colored bodies on chartreuse or gold jigheads. Occurs between October 15 and December 1 each year, LOPA Report on Shoreline Damage resulting from no-drawdown of Onota Lake in 2019, Current Knowledge of Drawdown Relevant to Projects in Massachusetts. The good news, though, is that catfishing was excellent this past week. We will be able to quickly communicate information like lake drawdown information, emergent changes in lake levels due to threatening weather, changes in dock permitting requirements, warnings of heavy debris in the lakes, upcoming events on the lakes, etc. 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. Remember, wind is your friend but anything over 20 mph should be considered to be hazardous, so be safe. 0000008474 00000 n This morning I caught a nice striped bass before sunrise trolling a # 7 flicker minnow. The summer months were dominated by these fish species with migration in and out of the tailrace a weekly event. 0000003699 00000 n In the event a property seller would like to have this service completed as a pre inspection, Entergy will honor this inspection for 1 year and is transferable to one buyer for submission as a part of the permit transfer process. The water level for the top of power pool has been reset higher for all of the lakes in the White River system. WebLake Hamilton is an easy walk with three or four playgrounds on the way around. Largemouth Bass The hot flies have been large articulated streamers in various colors. Entergy is working with local Arkansas licensed home inspectors to build a condition based report not unlike that of current home inspections. FERC's license requires Entergy to manage use and occupancy of project lands and waters for public use and recreation. Lake Catherine is being lowered two additional feet this year to allow the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to replace the deteriorated boat ramp at Remmel Dam Park. Cooks Lake is open to fishing for youths under 16 or mobility-impaired anglers and up to two helpers (who may also fish). 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. Trout This bait dives about 13 to 15 feet. 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. A two-fly rig with a midge dropper has been consistent, along with apricot or peach egg patterns. Beaver Lake rose 0.1 foot to rest at 1.5 feet below power pool or 11.1 feet below the top of flood pool. Walleye thrive in the tailrace in the summer and early fall months as these fish prefer colder water temperatures than other area game fish. No surface temperature was recorded. She picked it up quickly. The PVC trees used for the Lake Hamilton project were considerably larger than what was used there. Entergy annually lowers Lake Hamilton 3 to 5 feet for a November-to-March drawdown, and it retains the right Channel Catfish The catch was not as good. With the low clear water, wading is at its best. The numbers of bass being caught has increased over the past few months. A list of projects to be completed during the lake drawdown is listed below: Sewer system replacement project moves forward Dredging with excavators Seawall repair/replacement The hot flies have been sowbugs and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise). (update 10-21-2021) Donna Mulherin at Hermans Landing (870-241-3731) says the lake level is low and the water continues to be clear. Hybrid bass have started to move into the main channel to creek channel pockets. Hang on as they are getting energetic. For information or unscheduled closures, call the center at 870-241-3373. (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. Annual Drawdown Levels Based on the Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Plan, the proposed drawdown levels are as follows: 2021 22 drawdown / 7.16 gage height 2022 22 drawdown / 7.16 gage height 2023 60 drawdown / 4 gage height 2021 Drawdown Schedule Should start to see some topwater action soon. Entergy Corp. or Arkansas will gradually make these level adjustments at a rate of 4-6 inches per day on Lake Hamilton and 7-9 inches on Lake Catherine. We should see some falling water temperatures with the strong cold front that is forecast to move in this weekend. The White has had marginal wadable water. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) His day had been a bit slower, also. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. Lake Hamilton Entergy announces As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 396.81 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. Then a fast, short strip back to get them to chase it. Egg patterns, peach or soft yellow, tied to a No.10 or 12 hook, have also served well. Anyone planning on navigating the Carpenter Dam tailrace is urged to view these flow releases and plan accordingly. (updated 10-21-2021) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said Wednesday afternoon that the lake is the normal stain and is at a normal level. Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are low and gin clear. Harris Brake Lake (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. The annual drawdown of Lake Hamilton will be 5 feet and will begin on Nov. 3. The fishing now is predominantly catch-and-release for. Cooks Lakes fishing will continue until waterfowl season opens in November. If it is a cloudy, windy day, it seems like you can find them all day long. Look at very shallow water early in the mornings, then out in a little deeper water as the sun gets high in the sky. Bream are fair on redworms and crickets. Surface water temperature is 70 degrees. Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Wednesday afternoon that the lake remains clear and is back up to normal level. Leila picked it up quickly and soon had several trout to the net. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. 0000093009 00000 n For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit www.entergy.com/hydro. 0000002927 00000 n The lake has become fairly stable with just a very slight drop and currently sits at 553.15 feet msl. Slowly but surely turnover is progressing. Bream are good on redworms and crickets. You need a stiff 6-weight rod and a 7.5-foot 4X leader. They seem to hit the spoon on the fall or when it hits the bottom. Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. 0000015246 00000 n In 2014 and 2015, Lake Hopatcong failed to reach full pool following the annual drawdown. As the water temperatures fall, look for fish to start feeding heavily on the abundant shad in the lake. Try brushpiles in the 12-20 foot depth range. The water temp cools off below 50 feet and the oxygen level basically is non-existent below this level. (updated 10-21-2021) Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) reports that lake clarity is clear and the surface water temperature is 70 degrees. 2023 Entergy Corporation. Entergy Corp. or Arkansas will gradually make these level adjustments at a rate (updated 10-21-2021) Zimmermans Exxon (501-944-2527) said Wednesday that fishing is slow now on the river and they had no reports. At noon we broke for lunch and rested for a few minutes. Small boats, kayaks or canoes are the only watercraft that can launch at this time. Catfishing is good using chicken liver or nightcrawlers. 0000010209 00000 n All in all fishing is fair, but soon should be on! Catfish seem to be going better with hot dogs for bait at this time. My 1-ounce spoon has picked up some nice fish. Blue catfish are the dominant species in the tailrace area. 0000007597 00000 n March 2021. said the Army Corps of Engineers 2-foot drawdown of Millwood Lake has ended, and the lake is slowly making its way back up to normal conservation pool. On the second day, we would swap around. School is back in session and now is a great time to fish it, particularly during the week. The lake has been undergoing an extensive 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. Entergy Arkansas will not require a permit for the temporary relocation of docks due to the drawdown, but the dock must be returned to its permitted location once the lake returns to its summertime level. This e-mail is typically issued once each week or more often if conditions change (less often if conditions have not changed). 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. I then rigged a couple of fly rods. 0000002460 00000 n I tried all of the usual spots, but the fish were not biting as well as they had on the day before. White River The river has been very low over the last month. 0000006646 00000 n Bream are still good on redworms and cricket. In past years, the fall stocking was placed in the lake for the week of Thanksgiving; however, the AGFC has moved that date up in recent times to the first two weeks of November. They are moving towards the Arkansas Highway 12 bridge and further south. Walleye a lot are scattered swimming around other schools of fish and eating what they regurgitate; the rest can be caught on a drop-shot with crawlers, on points, humps, etc., in 18-60 feet. Catching smallmouth bass here and there, Mark adds. No reports on bream. 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. This is 39.6 feet below the top of flood pool. It is still slick on the rocks, so be safe. BREAKING: Student arrested for crime involving explosives, Winter drawdown set for Hamilton and Catherine, Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, Jonesboro police investigating 2 reported shootings. White bass are poor. Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. I caught one and missed another in about 20 feet of water off of a shallow sandy shoreline. Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) reports that. WebOn Lake Hamilton, you can enjoy fishing, recreational boating, swimming, skiing, jet skiing, and more. Black bass are good. 0000083318 00000 n The fishing was really good. 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). The wind helps reoxygenate the water as the fall breakdown of matter in water robs it of oxygen and wind and rain are the only things that will replenish it. The winter drawdown for both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin next month, on Nov. 1, and be completed on Nov. 10. 0000042249 00000 n Lake Greeson 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. In addition to facilitating shoreline maintenance and inspection, the annual drawdown is part of a plan to help control nuisance aquatic vegetation. We returned to the river and caught a few but it was still slow. 0000013125 00000 n White bass are moving up the War Eagle arm. You can also simply hang out around the bridges all day and bass will break sporadically, also. Catfish are good on salties, worms and goldfish. Currently, catfish have been caught in the tailrace, but that action has slowed considerably in the last week.The majority of fish caught had been in the 4- to 8-pound range. His day had been a bit slower, also. The conditions were similar to the previous day. Small Spooks, Rooster Tails, spoons and swimbaits are the way to go after the hybrids, but remember that bybrids have small mouths, so downsize your baits. They were all retired professionals. Currently the largemouth bass bite has been best for me. mailchi.mp Winter 2019-20 Annual Drawdown set for Three Feet on both lakes Click here for the Latest Issue of Life on the Lakes Try minnows, jigs and black worms. I used a size 14 pheasant tail nymph with a ruby midge dropper. Lake Dardanelle Hand-tied deer hair jigs were the bait of choice. Horseshoe Lake All of the lakes in the White River system are below power pool and there is wadable water on a daily basis. Fishing will improve here as boat traffic and water temperatures continue to decline going deeper into the fall. 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. It was a cool start but promised to get warm in the afternoon. Lots of smaller browns that are holding near the banks love hitting the hoppers. Some docks will be able to rest on the lakebed with little or no problem. Spring River PowerBait, pink worms, stick bait, Rooster Tails in light green or brown, worms and shrimp all will get a good response from the trout. Look for low flows and sometimes multiple days without generation. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 341.99 feet msl (normal pool: 343.93 feet msl; top flood elevation is 373.0 feet msl). 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). I gave Danny Barker a call and fortunately he was available. he bite for all species on Norfork Lake continues to improve as the lake temperature drops. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 1 foot to rest at 3.6 feet below power pool of 659 feet msl. The water temp cools off below 50 feet and the oxygen level basically is non-existent below this level. This requires heavy sink tip lines (250 grain), heavy rods (8-weight or better) and advanced casting skills. (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. Look for fish to follow shad onto the shallower flats as the water cools. Like with a home inspection this requirement will fall on the home buyer to procure. The annual drawdown of lakes Hamilton and Catherine will be 5 feet this year. The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. The drawdown will The other location is up shallow either on the shallow shore lines or up close to the deep bluff lines. He says the lake is in its fall transition to junk fishing. around December 31, 2021. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge was down this week to 14.15 feet, almost 12 feet below the flood stage of 26.00 feet. Either way you need to get the bait down to the 30-foot depth. The best bite for these shallow fish is either right after sunrise or before sunset. Focus on the main channel jetties, wooden structures and laydowns on calm sunny days while there is still current. Because of recent success with vegetation control and to allow for long-range planning, Entergy Arkansas will tentatively plan drawdown seasons to continue on an alternating pattern of 3- and 5-foot drawdowns. The Army Corps of Engineers reported Thursday that the White River stage at Batesville was at 6.84 feet, well below the flood stage of 15.0 feet. December 23, 2021 Written by David A. A 2-foot drawdown started Sept. 15, and riprap will be added beginning Sept. 27. LAKE BURTON. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Weekends generation schedule has been minimal. The method of choice has been light terminal tackle, fished with Firebait and Fire Balls. Rain would be very helpful. have started to move into the main channel to creek channel pockets. 0000012188 00000 n Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. Some docks will be able to rest on the lakebed with little or no problem. Use caution at boat ramps and in navigation with the lake pool still low. (updated 10-21-2021) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. Crappie are good and have moved into the 6-10 feet depth range. Finesse jigs and shaky head/Texas-rigged worms in green pumpkin to darker colors will produce when a tight-cover application is needed. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. Always check the generation schedule daily to see if they are running power for the day. These fish are beginning to feed heavily again after a long hot summer. (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. It has taken forever, but its so close! As for fishing specifics: (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. Both are receiving a lot of pressure. I am finding them scattered out feeding along side of the largemouth bass, either after sunrise or before sunset. Entergy Shoreline Management will be here to assist throughout the process. Shallow diving crank baits long plastic worms have been working the bests. Please be advised and make your arrangements: All watercrafts must be removed from both public and private docks by Sunday, October 24! These are tempting morsels for large trout. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. 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 fish are primarily on the east end of the lake. Black Bass Where to Fish in Arkansas Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. For the bigger bows, large Woolly Buggers are the ticket in white, olive and brown. Bream fishing is poor. Before launching, please check in at the Conservation Education Center, and report back before leaving. 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. This schedule is posted weekly on the Entergy website for public viewing normally on Wednesday evening. The hybrids have not moved in mass numbers yet due to the warm water, but their food has. 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. We also found that you can continue the walk Annual inspections will continue to verify this plan is working, and adjustments to the long-range plan will be made as needed to do what is best for overall lake management. 0000096539 00000 n The trout were a bonus. White Bass Hb```e`e`g`ed@ A;G Bf!7E The rainbows have been healthy and brightly colored and growing! The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. Many artificial fish habitat structures have been created and put in place, and the AGFC is pumping several of the small ponds and planning to add rotenone to those areas for the elimination of unwanted species (i.e. (updated 10-21-2021) Guide Mike Winkler, operating Little Red River Guide Service (501-690-9166, 501-507-3688), says that after Oct. 15 the Southwestern Power Administration dose not have to run a minimal amount of water per day. Lake levels will be reduced about six inches per day on Lake Hamilton and about four inches per day on Lake Catherine. The water can rise very quickly. We were into trout almost immediately. Estimated to be on or. The reported lake elevation at Table Rock Lake was 915.37 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 917.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 931.0 feet msl). October has brought a lot of anglers to the Arkansas Ozarks and our natural resources remain strong, with AGFC's trout management program working alongside. 0000008548 00000 n 0000011104 00000 n Greers Ferry Lake Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. Try using jigs. Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. In response, NJDEP drafted the 2016 Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Pilot Program. No reports on catfish. Surely the crappie are somewhere! Catfish are good on any live bait. Currently the largemouth bass bite has been best for me. Dam repair work has been completed by the city of Monticellos contractor, while the AGFC has been rebuilding the lake bottom and areas near where the shoreline will be for fish habitat when the lake is refilled. These emails could be especially useful to lakefront property owners, boaters, and other users of lakes Hamilton or Catherine. Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. 0000116279 00000 n 0000004475 00000 n Both drawdowns will begin Saturday, Nov. 6, and be completed by Friday, Nov. 12. You can subscribe to email updates on information such as water release plans for Remmel and Carpenter Dams; shoreline management, lake levels, dock permitting, safety, etc. 1860.0 m.s.l. mriordan.lopa@gmail.com, James McGrath Reports from the last two days (Monday and Tuesday of this week) have the crappie being found suspended on the brush with anglers fishing in depths of 17-22 feet. From a mobile phone, you can also download the SutronWin app from the App Store or Google Play. Rainbow Trout These releases can be up to six hours each. 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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. (updated 10-21-2021) Capt. 0000078477 00000 n DeGray Lake Catfishing is good on cut bait or bream. 03/01/2023 at 4:10 ET / ETR $101.42 1.45 Copyright West LLC. We returned to the lodge. Begin Drawdown November 1, 2021. Try using at Texas rig on brush, or drop-shots. Another area where striped bass are showing up is back in the major creeks. Try getting up early and targeting these fish with a live minnow on a drop-shot presentation. Dierks Lake grass carp, yellow bass), before the refilling of the lake begins. I will find small schools cruising along the bottom feeding on shad. Brown Trout Theyre catching a few and then the bite stops, so keep moving to find them. Lakes Hamilton and Catherine are part of Project 271, a hydroelectric project licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. As of noon on November 10, the stage was 77.68 feet. 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