Then add in sulfur and Mercer and red River and you probably have enough gators for the whole south. By midday Thursday the flow was 16,745 cfs and has ranged 12,700 to almost 17,000 over the past 24 hours; tailwater elevation was 457.49 feet. Holla Bend NWR has the Northenmost (documented) population of Gators in Arkansas. There have been numerous shad coming through Bull Shoals Dam. However, alligators today are much, much smaller than their prehistoric counterparts. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions. Expect more of the same as far as generation schedule goes. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. What to know. Everything is still deep but moving up the channels. In spite of the higher level these days, anglers are able to launch boats. Plenty of rain lately has the river up about a foot above normal and has the water stained a good pea soup tint. Little Maumelle River Weekends can get quite crowded. Central Arkansas Water will stop drawing down the lake on March 1. The warm rain helped. Alligator Gar Variant Names: Gator Gar Spotted Gar Variant Names: None Shortnose gar Variant Names: Billy Gar, Short-Billed Gar, Stub-Nose . Lake Monticello He says there was some speculation that the creature was a caiman, which are related to alligators and are legal to own in Arkansas. (updated 2-23-2023) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said that as of Wednesday, Millwood Lake has begun falling from recent rise over 3 feet and is still muddy from recent storms. The drawdown will remain in effect until March 1, at which time the 7,000-acre lake will be allowed to refill. Mud Lake, Horseshoe and McGuire oxbows along Little River have had the best water clarity and the most aggressive largemouth and spotted bass over the past few weeks. Ray suggests shad-colored jigs or jigs favoring white, silver/white and pink colors. Use large white shad imitations in floating and sinking versions. I was in roughly 80 feet of water just outside of a channel swing with fish suspended 20-70 feet down. (870-670-4496) is closed for the winter and will reopen this month. The wetlands are home to many animals that like the humid environment, and one of those animals is alligators. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Learn more about us & read our affiliate disclosure. These new ponds are then new habitats for other animals and help to increase plant growth and diversity. Also, the minnows and nightcrawlers that work for crappie may get a bass reaction. The fish I was marking at 60 feet or deeper did not want to bite. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 540.05 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). (updated 2-23-2023) Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) reported that the crappie are moving to theshallows. in Calico Rock, said the recent storms caused both Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes to rise above the conservation pool. Crappie are SLOW! We have been doing well catching spotted bass and largemouths throwing these baits for walleye, so that shows me bass are on the feed. Drag something deep, or sit out and throw an Alabama rig, jerkbaits, and the Wiggle Wart, and dont forget about the Rat-L-Trap. 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. Trout Ledges, humps and weed lines have been the most productive areas to fish. I got to land a couple of nice largemouth bass, a big 15-inch crappie, a handful of white bass and 4 hybrid stripers. Although alligators have a lot of teeth, they are ill-suited to biting chunks off and chewing. (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. The massive influx of healthy rainbow trout to the lake rejuvenates the tailrace to an earlier scenario of quality fishing. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 0.4 foot to rest at 1.5 feet above power pool of 659 feet msl. 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). On that note, the walleye are moving up and the bite can be good if you locate the moving fish. There are several camping areas around Beaver lake, each beautiful. They suggest fishing more in the backwaters where the water will be a little warmer. Havent seen a beaver or nutria rat in years where I use to see lots of them. (updated 2-23-2023) 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. Larger females soon follow and all will remain in the area for weeks until the spawn is complete. wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. No specific bait was reported. The best activity was mid-day, and the crappie were holding 12-15 feet of depth in our planted brush piles. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) I log every trip I do and fish 275-plus days a year and I promise you numbers are down. Bream, too, are a little more active. (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. 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. I have been doing well on swimbaits anywhere from the U.S. Highway 412 bridge up towards Neils Bluff. No reports of Alligators in Lake Ouachita have ever been received.Arkansas's largest lake, Lake Ouachita offers 40,000 acres of clear, clean water surrounded by the scenic Ouachita National Forest. The White River at Newport was 22.29 feet, indicating they are letting out quite a bit of water out of both lakes. Water temperature was ranging 51-54 degrees as of Tuesday. Anglers are also throwing a crankbait either in a red or something with some chartreuse in it. The crawdads are becoming active. It is full of Gators of all sizes. While there were no reports on, Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reported Lake Poinsett had. Mar 8, 2010. Generation has been pretty consistent, starting around 6 a.m. and ending mid-afternoon. Lake level is now down 6.5 feet. The frightening ordeal occurred after they harpooned it but were unable to get a clear shot to kill it immediately. Thats how its been all winter but nobody is fishing for them, Ray said. Giant salvinia, a free-floating South American plant that has become a major threat to fisheries in the southern U.S., was first spotted on a small portion of Lake Erling in 2018. Black bass are biting but its been slow. Visit his YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. Harvest Reports. with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. The river current has dropped, but the schools of white bass are migrating up and along Little River. Clarity and visibility can change dramatically on Millwood in just a few hours with high winds, gate discharge, rain or thunderstorms. The lake is at the same level as it was a week ago. When she hears the young yelping, she opens the nest and gently carries them to water in her mouth. On my home lake - Millwood - there were three permits available by drawing this year. Clarity of the oxbows is normal stain; visibility ranges 5-10 inches depending on location. This week we've seen a significant shad kill on the lake. However, despite its immense weight, it wasnt a record-breaker as it only measured 13 feet 3 inches long. Stripers do make a spawn just like every other fish in the lake; the only difference is the eggs do not recruit new fish. Spin-fishermen using PowerBaits and lures that represent fleeing crayfish will also catch trout that are searching for prey. Lake Overcup Remember to be courteous to other boaters on the water. The water can rise very quickly. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. 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. (updated 2-23-2023) Seth Boone, the superintendent at Lake Poinsett State Park, reported Lake Poinsett had crappie biting well on minnows and jigs. Channel Catfish There are currently two living species the American alligator and the Chinese alligator. That is on about 30,000 acres. John said, We have had a shad kill. Norfork Lake Flies that imitate injured shad will draw immediate strikes from hungry rainbows. Alligator holes are new small ponds that the alligators make by excavating vegetation using their feet and snouts. Wind, wind, wind and clouds will help. The warden in La when I checked in my gator told me they are going to up the tags more and open the red River and a few other places up next year. White bass are about 5-7 feet out from the shoreline and also going after the redworms. Each rod has two different flies (a lead fly and a dropper). Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Lou posts almost daily on his Facebook page with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. If they did not do well, I moved on. * Over the past couple of weeks the largemouth and spotted bass have been randomly feeding along Little River and the oxbows with a few warmer days being best days to make a run upriver. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, Beaver Lake is a nature lover's delight during all seasons. Education initiatives also play an important role in encouraging people to be good stewards of this beloved species by teaching them about sustainable practices such as proper disposal of waste materials near waterways and avoiding contact with wild animals when possible. 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. They lowered tag numbers on Millwood this year to three I think. Fossilized remains have been found in 10 US states so far, with much more possibilities as yet undiscovered. (updated 2-9-2022) Capt. The aforementioned forage and bream species will be stocked again in the fall of 2025, along with black crappie. McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) has not heard any reports from the lake or from the lower LR pool or beyond Terry Lock and Dam this week. Fish slow if its flat, clear and sunny. (updated 2-23-2022) Triangle Sports (870-793-7122) in Batesville had no reports. The Chinese alligator is critically endangered and is the smaller of the two species. The main thing here is the crappie is moving up shallow. Kent has heard no reports on catfish or bream. People have been fishing for cats under the 89 bridge, Pierce Creek and around Dix, Green and Adams lakes. Walleye fishing in Beaver Lake. Beaver Lake is nationally renowned for bass fishing and has even become a . The best activity was mid-day, and the crappie were holding 12-15 feet of depth in our planted brush piles. Wind, wind, wind and clouds will help. Some walleye are upriver, some are on their way and some have not even started and all in-between, he said. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 405.58 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). As of 1 p.m. there had been 31 straight hours of release in the neighborhood of 3,800 cfs. Upstream, Table Rock Lake rose 0.1 foot to rest at 1 foot below power pool and 15 feet below the top of flood pool. 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. A Bama rig or live bait on main lake points or creek channel mouths on the rivers should be the best ways and areas to find these. They are taking reservations on their answering machine for spring. The massive influx of healthy rainbow trout to the lake rejuvenates the tailrace to an earlier scenario of quality fishing. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 260.33 feet msl (normal pool: 259.20 feet msl; top flood elevation is 287.0 feet msl). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Check the most recent lake level of Millwood Lake on the guide services website linked above, or at the Army Corps of Engineers website, for updated gate release changes and inflow rates with rising and falling lake levels. They typically range between 11 and 16 feet long, but some can be longer still. Arkansas River (Little Rock Area Pools) 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. The water temperature is ranging about 46-49 degrees. Its kind of slow right now. Crappie are still biting but its difficult to catch them from the shoreline or dock. Lake Atkins 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. (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. 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. Stripers, a year-long target on Beaver Lake, are being caught on big minnows, but pressure is light on them as well right now. Largemouth bass reports have been good. CAW has been planning a 10-foot drawdown to eliminate the hydrilla in the lake. 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. 1. 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. Lasting heat of summer and stable conditions paid off for Arkansas hunters lucky enough to draw a tag in the 2019 alligator season. Therefore, alligators perform a death roll with larger prey. Bass anglers picking up topwater lures, Chatterbaits, buzzbaits, worms, shad-type flukes, creature baits and swimbaits. Try Rock Crawler reds on the steeper, clearer water; Wiggle Warts on mid; and a Chick Magnet on the flat side in the stain. As of 1 p.m. there had been 31 straight hours of release in the neighborhood of 3,800 cfs. The weekly generation report is posted every Wednesday evening on the Entergy website under Hydro-Operations. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. Whats the Biggest Alligator Ever Found in the Mississippi River? Modern campsites offer the best in . The largest alligators are also incredibly heavy, with reports of anything from 1,000 up to a massive 2,000 pounds being recorded. (updated 2-23-2023) Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) said fishing has been pretty slow for the past several days, and they had no reports of note. Horseshoe Lake We could kill 3 alligators on millwood every night for a month.easily. Alligators have lived in Arkansas for thousands of years. Beavers are thick in north Arkansas. I have been getting asked a lot lately, yes, we are catching walleye. Alligators have between 74 and 80 teeth which change as they get older. Keep anglin' and we'll see you at the river.. 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. The Millwood State Park IS OPEN for camping, and the State Park Office. Try throwing articulated patterns on a sink line toward the bank. The hatchery has been stocking some really nice chunky fish. There are alligators in Arkansas but they are usually in specific areas. Arkansas is a geographically diverse state with mountainous regions co-existing with swamps and wetlands. picking up topwater lures, Chatterbaits, buzzbaits, worms, shad-type flukes, creature baits and swimbaits. Elevation was 338.20 feet msl and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl. 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. The largest species is the saltwater crocodile which can be more than 20 feet long, meaning that the largest alligators arent much smaller than them. Water temperature was ranging 51-54 degrees as of Tuesday. Anything shad-like will be a great bait now. Drift-fishing with silver inline spinners with Power Eggs and shrimp continues to work best. When they push back in, try a Rapala Jigging Rap or Tater Shad on a Moon Eye. 05-27-2016, 07:02 AM nmnita : Location: Bella Vista, Ark. With colder temperatures, the, 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). They could have built back a forty ft wide dam to flood 10 acres and they never touched it. Additionally, numerous conservation efforts are underway to restore natural wetland habitats that provide critical refuge for alligators and other aquatic wildlife species. There is a 10 acre slough behind my place where beaver dam broke down about five years ago and beavers never repaired it. Can you kill them? Also use minnows. As of Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 15,682 cfs. As we fish, I pay particular attention to which fly caught the trout. (updated 2-9-2023) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) reported that water temperature is in the mid-40s. Are alligators native to Arkansas?Yes, alligators have been in Arkansas for thousands of years. The stage at Augusta is steady at 31.87 feet, nearly 6 feet above flood stage of 26.00 feet. Stay safe and respectful on the lake. Alligators are native to only China, Mexico, and the United States. Move around, check out shallow water and the deep water too. I stopped the boat and looked at my graph and there were fish all over the place. The death roll consists of the alligator rolling and spinning while holding the prey so that smaller, bite-sized chunks are torn off. The warm rain helped. (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. It is not uncommon for part of the dam to wash out during a big rain, but the beavers quickly repair it. Are There Alligators in the Mississippi River? The lake sits in northern Arkansas and is shared with neighbouring Missouri, although most of the 18,200 hectare lake sits within Arkansas. Greers Ferry Lake is 6.6 feet above normal conservation pool. After washing out this past spring, the beavers never repaired it. John also offers an explanation for choosing the right fly: Fly selection is a big deal in fly-fishing. They are distinguished by their dark olive or black bodies and white bellies, along with their broad snout, which sets them apart from crocodiles. In general, fly-fishers are quite willing to share information. Anglers should try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. Hybrids and smaller stripers are still in open water on shad about 50 feet down, no matter how deep the water is, and can be caught dragging live bait or umbrellas through the shad. As of Friday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was at 359.00 feet msl (normal pool: 342.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 373.0 feet msl). Fishing in the creeks feeding into the river can result in some nice bass or catfish. . Make sure you have the right color: Monkey Milk, black/chartreuse, Cajun Cricket, Kiwi, Mo-Glo, Silver, Blue Ice in jigs, or orange/white/diamond mist in Crappie Magnet. October 25, 2019 Comments Off on Hunters bag 84 Arkansas alligators Hunting . (updated 2-23-2023) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said this past week the fishing has been great. * No reports on bream or catfish. Or, visit the AGFC nature center in Pine Bluff or Little Rock to see live alligators in captivity. Lake Dardanelle 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. As of Thursday midday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 37,793 cfs. Their teeth were adapted for crushing rather than piercing prey, and they were capable of killing and eating even large dinosaurs. There are no dams on these streams. Roads can still be seen going into the lake; some are used for boat ramps. Two fish is a coincidence. But youve got to find out where they are, and dont expect them to be consistent. But on Friday, the animal was found and officials learned it . Elevation was 338.20 feet msl and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl. Winter probably isn't through with us yet, but we will take advantage of this early spring-like weather while it's here! Anglersare caching lots of nice[-sized crappie. Plan your crappie trip to the Little Maumelle either early (sunup or before) and late in the day, an hour or so before dark and into the night (when the yo-yos are working). 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