I might have been pushing it a bit but I was totally over sitting around the house and was eager to be back on stream. Try redworms, crickets and hair-tied jigs. Divergent Prosperity and the Arc of Reform (1968-2022) Southwestern provides a current day schedule - online using the links to the left and by telephone at 866-494-1993 - to keep the public informed about estimated generation at the projects from which we schedule power. Tuesday afternoon had surface temperatures of 59 degrees. You might also fish on the upstream side of Wilson Dam. It was cold. We have coaxed a few to hit a Chatterbait, a Brazalo Spinnerbait in Spot Remover or Sexy Shad, or a black and blue salty rat tail and Bass Assassins over the past week. View current station data by selecting the desired options below and clicking the "View Data" button. I knew that the water was about to rise and was not up for an uncontrolled float trip. Lake Nimrod The spawn is on for crappie and they will be pushing up really shallow, especially with the muddy water on the south end. Millwood Lake tailwater elevation is near 233 feet msl with gate discharge at the dam around 7,200 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Dammed River Information. Arkansas River (Little Rock Area Pools) I knew that we would do better on the lower flows but was concerned about the catch on the higher water. Dark-colored jigs and soft plastic creature baits are working in dense cover and along rock banks when the fish aren't committing to moving lures. TVA campgrounds - until March 15, 2023 ( see details) Left bank tailwater parking lot at Melton Hill Dam. Spillway at Nimrod Dam, near the junction of Arkansas Highways 60 and 7, west of Nimrod (Perry County); 2012. White and hybrid bass are scattered and in groups as well, if that makes any sense, Tommy said, super shallow out to 40 feet, on a variety of baits. The 3,550-acre Lake Nimrod is Arkansas's oldest lake created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Females are feeding in preparation for the spawn and are following shad. One of those was the construction of Nimrod Dam. The stage is up at 18.18 feet. Maximum height:129.6 feet. Park (501-354-9007) off Arkansas Highway 9 said water level is up by 1.5 feet. I was heavily dressed in fleece and down and was wearing my knee-high muck boots to keep my feet dry and warm. Alabama Power operates two kinds of lakes: 1) Run of River, and 2) Storage. Salty rat tails, Senkos and Trick Worms are working in the stained water one day on cypress trees, the next in the dead lily pad stems. Fish anywhere from 6-12 feet deep. This type of operation gives them a fairly consistent lake level year round. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 408.15 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). Crappie are good. Watch the weather and water temperature closely. (updated 4-21-2022) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reports that Lake Poinsett is only about 1 foot below normal pool. Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said. Total outflow from Beaver Dam is 3,970 cfs. Each of these purposes can factor into whether water is released, causing a fall in lake levels particularly during the late summer and fall periods. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. The put-in point is at Riverside Picnic area just below the dam. Lake Poinsett Nothing severe, but pay attention when navigating the main channel. So the link you have posted is for all Corps of Engineers hydro-power generating plants. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Narrows Dam was 545.00 feet msl (full pool: 548.00 feet msl). It was already up over 1 foot at 463.13 feet msl. He was in Cotter. Double Deceivers with medium Fish-Skulls in yellow and brown will work. The tailwater is 272.58 feet msl. Black bass are fair, but anglers are providing bait recommendations. Rain doesn't seem to bother the trout., in Calico Rock, said it was another slow week of fishing. Sauger Double Deceivers with medium Fish-Skulls in yellow and brown will work. John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. Anglers are catching them in 6 feet depth with minnows and with jigs in chartreuse, red and white colors. Photo by Mike Keckhaver. (updated 4-14-2022) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said, At this time the best bites on the lake are for largemouth bass and white bass. Industry shippers, anglers, boaters and paddlers now have the latest stage and flow rates for their favorite rivers and creeks on a smart phone or tablet.Use the SWPA icon to view hydropower generation schedules for the next day or the . Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978). There appears to be more filamentous algae growth in Lake Langhofer this spring than normal; it's affecting crankbaits meant to deflect off of cover/bottom a noticeable bit. The lake rose almost 3 feet and the Army Corps of Engineers could not raise the gates as planned because of the amount of water that entered into Table Rock Lake at the same time. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake. The Cumberland Lake tailwater provides some of the best Rainbow and Brown Trout fishing in the southeastern United States . 888-457-4076. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. Lizards have been getting a fair reaction in the oxbows near bedding areas by males and female bass alike. Turbulent discharges from automatically operated turbines. As of Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 15,682 cfs. Pulse from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.; minimum flow only from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; one unit from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and two units from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. It is raining now. The fish are typically suspended over the tops of the brush 8-15 feet down. They were biting on minnows and jigs. Anglers going for white bass are catching a few below the dams on white grubs. So Beaver rose 3 feet, scattering the fish again. On a cold November day in 1929, with the Goodyear blimp circling overhead, members of the board of directors and other dignitaries gathered at the Lock 12 dam to carry out the boards recent resolution, to rename the dam in recognition of Captain Lays service to the company and to the public. No reports of catfish this week, but it never hurts now to throw some hooks baited with chicken liver, worms or crayfish and see if they bite. With the current lake levels, we can expect no wadable water in the near future. If you want more frequent information please visit and like Hummingbird Hideaway Resorts Facebook page. Submerged hazards and rapidly rising waters from turbine or spillway discharge. It is to get very warm and windy by this weekend and it should get it going. When you find them, they will be in the same coves as the other species feeding on shad. On the White, the hot spot has been Wildcat Shoals. As many as five floodgates have been open at a time on Lake Catherine to rid the system of last weeks stormy weather that created treacherous lake conditions. Construction continued after the start of World War 2, and ended in March 1942. My clients wore their waders for the warmth. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Some reports of them deep. These fish are still shallow, 4-10 feet deep. 8-1 Discharge Frequency at R. L. Harris Dam . 7-3 Flood Control Regulation Schedule . Worms or crappie jigs work great for catching a mess of fish! So Beaver rose 3 feet, scattering the fish again. Current limits at Lake Poinsett call for half-the-daily limit on catfish and full limits for bream. The lake level at Bull Shoals rose 4.7 feet to rest at 5 feet above power pool of 659 feet msl. Muddy water and fast flows are the norm below Carpenter Dam and these conditions will continue until Lake Ouachita has dropped below flood level. The Nimrod Dam was constructed at a time when the country was trying to pull out of the great depression. Maynard Lock and Dam near Redfield, the flow was 95,209 cfs. Black bass still going strong on floating worms in the pockets, from the north shore to Avant. Cascading spillway discharges, strong unpredictable currents below dam and presence of debris passing over or through dam. Hydropower Release Schedule. The topwater bite is usually in full swing this time of year but the cold fronts have slowed it down. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 395.72 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl). It is to get very warm and windy by this weekend and it should get it going. (updated 4-21-2022) Mississippi River State Park (870-295-4040) had no new reports. The average release from Painted Rock Dam was 0 cfs and Alamo Dam was 25 cfs. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge is steady at 28.45 feet, or 2.45 feet above the flood stage of 26.00 feet. Water level is normal. Channel), Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Nevertheless, there is a fair bite for, Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reports that Lake Poinsett is only about 1 foot below normal pool. Maximum depth at dam: 88 feet Total outflow from Norfork Dam is 1,332 cfs. With warmer temperatures the smallmouths could soon become active. It was about this time that I discovered that the water near the bank was about a quarter of an inch deeper than my muck boots could handle. The date range changes based on the selected dataset. Anglers are also spider-rigging down the channel. Bear Creek Lake/Storm Creek Lake Millwood Lake To the south, the Ouachita River was dammed to create Lake Ouachita, the Caddo River was dammed to create DeGray Lake, the Little Missouri River was dammed to . Special Events for 2023. (updated 4-7-2022) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team said water temperature is in the upper 50s on the main channel of the river, low 60s in Lake Langhofer, and mid- to upper 60s in protected backwaters. There are 1,146 square miles of drainage area above the dam. The Norfork tailwater has had some limited wadable water. Crappie are moving toward the shoreline at 10 feet depth. Brown Trout I made it to the bank just upstream from the walk-in access. . Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam the flow was 37,793 cfs. Deerfield River is a river that runs for 76 miles (122 km) from southern Vermont through northwestern Massachusetts to the Connecticut River.The Deerfield River was historically influential in the settlement of western Franklin County, Massachusetts, and its namesake town.It is the Connecticut River's second-longest tributary in Massachusetts, 2.1 miles (3.4 km) shorter than Metropolitan . Southern Pro Flipping Tube or Tournament Tube in black/blue tail, smoke/black/red flake with chartreuse dipped tail, and smoke purple flake with chartreuse dip tail have connected with 2- to 4-pound male bass over the past several weeks near dead pad stems, near stumps from 8-10 feet deep in Little River's oxbow lakes and creek channels upriver near where creek junctions and on tapering points where they will eventually pull into the creek channels to spawn. Some crappie have spawned and some are on beds and some are just staging. They're relating to the brushpiles. Swirling water and strong underwater currents at powerhouse intakes. Little Red River Length: 48.2 miles Greers Ferry Lake As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,124.91 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 88,488 cfs. This product is available for download through the NOAA Big Data Partnership. The 31-mile-long cycle trail and the Chimney Rock geological formation are also located at Lake . Although recreation was not part of the initial mission of the dam project, the lake and surrounding 21,000 acres of pristine land have now become a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 529.32 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). Muddy water and fast flows are the norm below Carpenter Dam and these conditions will continue until Lake Ouachita has dropped below flood level. The Guide remains the same throughout the summer months, which supports recreation use on the lakes. Fishing falling water from the boat has been good, launching from Lobo Landing or Dripping Springs access. We are struggling to get things going as far as water temps this year, but fish are biting well, even in muddy water. A large amount of water may be discharged without warning at any time. Always Check the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock app for generation schedule. Winter Pool: 435.00 feet. Location: Greers Ferry Dam is located on the Little Red River at river mile 79.0, three miles northeast of Heber Springs, Arkansas. The schedule is recorded daily and is subject to change. Visit Austins fishing Facebook Page (Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service) for fishing videos and more tips on the tailwater. The only reports theyve heard on the lake have come from bass anglers, who report good catches. White River The shallow-cruising male largemouths we found roaming bedding areas over the past couple weeks were around 2.5-3 pounds and fairly spooky anywhere you can find the clear water, and continue moving in and out of 2-6 feet deep flats with stumps and grass present near creek channel drops from 4-9 feet deep, near vertical structure. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 558.69 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl; top flood elevation 580.0 feet msl). Hopefully after the April showers we will see more stable river conditions resulting in more consistent fishing, Dave said. have slowed. The dam and lake take their names from the nearby . Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam was 88,488 cfs. There is a small-craft warning on the Little Rock pool as of Thursday. Our best bait was the Blue Fox spinner, gold, 3/16-ounce or quarter-ounce, but the Thomas Buoyant red/gold hammered quarter-ounce spoon was a close second. They are 40 feet to super shallow. Some of the crappie have started to move back into the coves, but not all. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 2,851 cfs (both turbine and spillway) as of noon. Black bass are in all stage of spawn (pre-, active and post-) depending on where you fish. 205-257-2599, Big Fox Creek boat launch closing temporarily, Alabama Bass Trail 100 Series first tournament at Lake Harris a success, Alabama hospitality professionals in Lake Martin area are upping their game, Alabama waterways cleaner after 2022 ROR cleanups, with nearly 100 tons of trash removed, Innovate Alabama forms Council on Outdoor Recreation, Logan Martin tailrace fishing pier closing for maintenance. Crappie fishing is good. Visibility is only inches on the main channel, and up to about 16 inches in protected backwaters. Norfork Lake rose 3.6 feet to rest at 4.3 feet above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 21.9 feet below the top of flood pool. Nimrod Lake. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Heavy rains produce floods that can raise a lake level several feet overnight. Your safety depends on obeying all posted safety . This number will tell you the generation schedule. Males are on the banks (lots of searching). The Tel Recording says generation began about midnight and they are running two generators. Conditions really changed. It was already up over 1 foot at 463.13 feet msl. As for black bass, Kent says, Same ole story here. Trees, dock floats and everything in between are floating in the main channels. Pocket areas that run east to west are much warmer with some areas reaching 63 degrees. Largemouth Bass Water level is normal. (501-834-5733) in Sherwood took the opportunity of high, swift water on the Arkansas River Little Rock pool to go check out Ouachita, and they say the, (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) said. Here again with some consistent warm weather the crappie will move to banks to start their spawn. Captain William Patrick Lay organized Alabama Power on December 4, 1906. Before launching, please check in at the Conservation Education Center, and report back before leaving. Tims Ford. We were fishing double-fly rigs, a size 14 flash back pheasant tail nymph with a size 18 ruby midge. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. All times are listed in local time. The uncertainty with the weather and the varying river conditions have kept folks away from the river. Masterbaiters Bait and Tackle (501-209-6538) on Arkansas Highway 7 outside Hot Springs Village reports that, Lake Ouachita is doing well. Florida Largemouth Bass, Jim Harris Arkansas River at Morrilton. I was expecting the water to begin rising at any moment. 9.10. 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). A swim jig or Shad Rap should work to find and catch these fish. They have been scattered out due to the rise in the lake level a couple of weeks ago, compounded by the hard and fast drawdown of the lake to evacuate the excess water. The black bass catch totals in Tuesday nights tournament at WestRock landing were modest: Dustin Crow and David Adams led the way with a 10.73-pound stringer, edging Kevin Hannah and Craig Tissues 10.38 pounds. Its known as the Titanochamy in Greek myth. Over the past week, the bites have been random and very inconsistent. (updated 4-21-2022) Jeff Shell, the superintendent at Cane Creek State Park, said had no new reports from Cane Creek Lake. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. I got out of my boat so I could pull it up further on the bank so the rising water would not wash it away. White Oak Lake Area On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 103,630 cfs, and the stream gauge stage was at 9.31 feet. Observed water levels also are updated periodically throughout the day. Clarity is heavy stain to chocolate milk along Little River. This species can be found in brush in 15-25 feet of water. 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, which will mostly be done by rainfall collection. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 84,674 cfs with a pool elevation of 285.50 feet msl. I pulled out my paddle and made for the bank (the one my car was parked on). Or check SWPA Generation Projections. Visit Dels YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. For example, we're 15 miles down from the dam. Lake level Friday (April 22) was 578.99 feet msl. Current Water Release Levels. Note that the . (updated 4-21-2022) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood took the opportunity of high, swift water on the Arkansas River Little Rock pool to go check out Ouachita, and they say the black bass are good on main lake points using Texas-rigged Senkos, as well as good in the buckbrush on spinnerbaits. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam was 88,488 cfs. Slow topwater lures (frogs, poppers) are starting to get bit in backwaters. Bass are doing well on spinnerbaits and crankbaits, as well as topwater. We were able to target and catch some nice pre-spawners up shallow using buzzbaits. A few nice 2- to 2.5-pound crappie have been hitting jigs and minnows over the last week. Expect the fish to pull up eventually. If you find warm, stained runoff, use bright spinnerbaits, Chatterbait or square bill. Jigging soft plastics has been working the best. The White River at Newport is 20.48 feet. Level Base: MSL. Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. Norfork Lake rose 3.6 feet to rest at 4.3 feet above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 21.9 feet below the top of flood pool. Visit Austins. ) Clarity and visibility can change dramatically on Millwood in just a few hours with high winds, gate discharge, rain or thunderstorms. Try minnows or jigs. Below is a visual presentation of the history of this station. I have mapped the 5-mile and 10-mile public access points on the Google map below. The stage is rising at 14.35 feet (flood stage is 32 feet), up almost 4 feet over the past 24 hours. When you find them, they will be in the same coves as the other species feeding on shad. There was a report of a lone fisherman who used a gold Little Cleo Spoon fishing the gravel bars and hooked a very nice brown trout, but the fish threw the hook when it jumped out of the water. Note that the number of megawatts to be generated, and consequently, the rate at which water is . Clarity is heavy stain to chocolate milk along Little River. Dates are in standard ISO format (yyyy-mm-dd). Year-to-Date. (update 4-21-2022) Curtis Willingham at River Rat Bait in Camden (870-231-3831) had no new reports. Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool) The overall bite is good on some days, some days not. The Greers Ferry Dam area has been fishing well with a deep-water nymph rig when they're running two units of water. hometown dealer of the Arkansas-born-and-bred Xpress, all-welded aluminum fishing boats in Hot Springs, reports lake levels up slightly and water clarity at 6 inches or less and muddy due to the heavy rains over the past week. Water Management Homepages in Other Districts in the South Atlantic Division. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. Black bass and catfish were also being caught in good numbers. Generation has been slowed at the dam. Trout love crawdads, but if you can't get your hands on real ones, shrimp is a close imitator, and the Rebel WeeCrawfish (Stream Crawfish color or the chartreuse/green back) works great, too. (updated 4-7-2022) Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (758-4958) says crappie fishing is good. The Norfork tailwater has had some limited wadable water. Gages within the basin. Even if you dont see any topwater action in the coves, cast the banks with a suspending jerkbait and you will pick up some nice largemouth and a few crappie and walleye. Trolling an Alabama rig or throwing a topwater C-10 Redfin are still producing quality catches. The streamer bite has been good with the current generation schedule. 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. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers help determine the operating curves, called a Guide, for the storage lakes managed by Alabama Power, which is the maximum elevation at which Alabama Power may maintain the reservoir under normal conditions. Cooks Lake Bream are good on crickets at about 6 feet depth around the backwater areas. Saturday, May 13 - Veterans on the Water.Family event for all veterans and first responders. TOP AND LEFT:Mrs. Willie Bethea of Camden, a clientof Millwood Lake Guide Service, enjoyed the crappie bite with her husband on Millwood this past week, despite the darkening skies and impending rain. (Top navigation pool is 338.2 and bottom pool is 336.0.) Lake Fayetteville Try an orange egg with a size 18 purple zebra midge or a girdle bug. Future Weekly Dam Generation Schedules for Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes. are starting to move up in Big and Little Maumelle creeks and are being caught on Crappie Weapon in black and pink and Crappie Magnet Dancer in pink and chartreuse. Water temperature is ranging 62-68degrees. The stage at Morrilton was down almost 6 feet from this time a week ago, to 12.28 feet (flood stage is 30 feet). Project Release. As of late, we have had a lot of wind to push the bait all the way to the backs of the coves. You can probably find some still on the west end of the lake. Yesterday, the average Colorado River flows were 588 cfs near the Yuma Fourth Avenue Bridge and 2,140 cfs at the Northerly International Boundary. (updated 4-14-2022) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) says the fishing was good up until this weeks worms. Dark-colored baits in black or blue are the only way to go in conditions right now. Bream have been good on shallow (2-10 feet) brushpiles and especially on the ends of docks. I talked to my clients and we agreed to end the day. The recording will ask you which river and which day you are seeking the schedule for. Water Quality. water level is up by 1.5 feet. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. The Greers Ferry Dam area has been fishing well with a deep-water nymph rig when they're running two units of water. Copyright 2023 Southern Company. It was formed following the 1942 completion of a dam on the Fourche LaFave River. Anglers pulled some good catfish out way in the back by the woods, as well as some little cats up in the boat dock area. These coves have typically been in the areas where the wind has been blowing into. Black bass are good on spinnerbaits and crankbaits, 7- to 10-inch curly tail jigs, buzzbaits, small frog poppers, and anything resembling baitfish. The schedules are updated daily. Several nice and healthy female largemouth have been recently caught and released from 8-10.5 pounds over the past week to 10 days. I called him on my iPhone and explained my problem. 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. It was cold. These storage projects normally have their levels returned to summer pool levels during the spring timeframe. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 352.74 feet msl (normal pool: 345.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 373.0 feet msl). The White has had no wadable water. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge is steady at 28.45 feet, or 2.45 feet above the flood stage of 26.00 feet. What's CLOSED. A lot of the creek dumps into Little River, from Browns Creek up to Cemetery Slough, are seeing broken schools of white bass scattering from recent annual migration upriver to spawn at Patterson Shoals. The schedules are updated daily. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. (updated 4-21-2022) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake had a ton of rain last week, and some frosty mornings. Tentative power generation schedules can be found online or by calling 417.881.8772. Use minnows or jigs. For Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Operated Reservoirs. Use caution near dams. Little Maumelle River I might have been pushing it a bit but I was totally over sitting around the house and was eager to be back on stream. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Blakely Dam was 578.97 feet msl (full pool: 578.00 feet msl). 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