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Lake Erling Guide Service (870-904-8546) reports that. He says the lake is in its fall transition to junk fishing. Lake Onota Preservation Small boats, kayaks or canoes are the only watercraft that can launch at this time. Keep an eye on shallow flats for baitfish activity as schoolers should be roaming those areas until the water cools substantially. If it is a cloudy, windy day, it seems like you can find them all day long. Weekends can get a bit crowded. There will be a drawdown of Lake Latonka extending from November 1 - December 15. WebLakes Hamilton or Catherine may call Entergys Hydro Operations office at (501) 844-2148. Riprap around the lake has degraded over time due to ice and erosion. 0000002744 00000 n Lakefront property owners who need further information on the drawdown schedule or shoreline permitting guidelines and applications for lakes Hamilton or Catherine may call Entergy Arkansas' hydro operations office at 501-844-2148 or visit the hydro operations website at www.entergy.com/hydro. 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. Catfishing is good using chicken liver or nightcrawlers. Light current on the main channel. (updated 10-21-2021) Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) says black bass are still good. Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing fell off somewhat this past weekend. (updated 10-21-2021) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 457.01 feet msl, 5.03 feet below normal pool for this time of year (462.04 feet msl). Hybrid and white bass are eating at will; stay around the shad, keep eye out for birds as well, and use topwater baits, spoons and inline spinners. 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. Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. I drove to Rim Shoals. Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are low and gin clear. Hang on as they are getting energetic. Weve also been trolling Bandit 300 Crankbaits later in the mornings and catching some spotted bass and a few scattered walleye.. (updated 10-21-2021) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said Thursday morning that bass fishing has been fair. Black bass are pretty slow right now without wind or cloudy weather. Anglers are trolling for stripers with big brood minnows. Good luck and Go Greeson!. 0000012188 00000 n The stage at Augusta is down to 15.78, more than 10 feet below flood stage of 26.00 feet. 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. 0000103139 00000 n The gate at the dam at Lake Poinsett was closed last Dec. 1, following the completion of a three-year renovation projection, and the lake began to refilling. As of Wednesday it was still about 15 inches below normal pool. The lake level is managed by Hopatcong State Park staff through adjustments in the four sluice gates at the dam within the park. Entergy maintains and operates, but does not own the Toledo Bend Reservoir, on the Sabine River where it borders Texas and Louisiana. 0000015167 00000 n Boaters should use caution while on the lakes during the drawdown period because there will be more shallow areas, and winter rains can increase the amount of debris washed into the lakes. She had no reports on, Lake Poinsett State Park, reports that Lake Poinsett is still in the process of refilling. 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 Shallow diving crank baits long plastic worms have been working the bests. The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. PowerBait, pink worms, stick bait, Rooster Tails in light green or brown, worms and shrimp all will get a good response from the trout. The winter drawdown for both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin next month, on Nov. 1, and be completed on Nov. 10. (updated 10-21-2021) Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) said Lake Atkins on Wednesday that the lake remains clear but continues to drop, sitting at 4 feet below normal. Entergy has agreed to provide up to four days per year of special fullgeneration releases from Remmel Dam for swift-water rescue training and other educational and organization type events. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 396.81 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). 413-499-9359 0000008266 00000 n On this day I had Lynn and Jan. Failure to do so may cause damage to docks and boats. Lake Atkins John also said, I got an email from Mary Nell. Best reactions have been on Southern Pro Tubes and minnows in planted brushpiles in the oxbows up Little River and on the main lake, from 9-12 feet of depth. If the bite is slow, hopper droppers rigs with nymphs works great. This bait dives about 13 to 15 feet. says that after Oct. 15 the Southwestern Power Administration dose not have to run a minimal amount of water per day. 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. Heavy stocking from Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery over the last few months has the river full of rainbow trout lately. Crappie are good and being caught in 10-12 feet depth on minnows and jigs; they are relating to the brushpiles. There are no dams on these streams. 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. 0000003925 00000 n grass carp, yellow bass), before the refilling of the lake begins. Entergy has posted the weekly generation schedule starting Friday, Oct. 22, that extends through Thursday, Oc. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. Be ready to set the hook. The bass are reportedly being caught at depths of 6-8 feet, mostly using redworms. 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. Each lake will be lowered 5 feet and will remain at that level until early March 2022. If relocating a dock, be sure it does not restrict navigation or become a boating hazard. Some reports have come in of the bass being found in the coves due to the cooling water temps. (updated 10-21-2021) Zimmermans Exxon (501-944-2527) said Wednesday that fishing is slow now on the river and they had no reports. The water level creeps lower, now at 2 feet below normal. 0000014150 00000 n As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 396.81 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). Hotels & Resorts; Bed & Breakfasts Lakes Hamilton and Catherine are part of Project 271, a hydroelectric project licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said. 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). 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 This weeks hot spot for the trout was around Houseman Access. Lake levels will be reduced about six inches per day on Lake Hamilton and about four inches per day on Lake Catherine. Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the river is clear and at a normal level. School is back in session and now is a great time to fish it, particularly during the week. We also This new requirement will begin on January 1, 2018. This fertile oxbow receives very little fishing pressure due to being used only for education purposes and youth and mobility-impaired fishing. Spinner baits and buzz baits are working on the windy days. 0000007523 00000 n Lake Latonka Drawdown 2021. I caught one and missed another in about 20 feet of water off of a shallow sandy shoreline. The water can rise very quickly. The rainbows have been healthy and brightly colored and growing! Brown Trout Fishing will improve here as boat traffic and water temperatures continue to decline going deeper into the fall. In the south end of the state park at Storm Creek Lake, anglers are having success catching striped bass! Upstream, Table Rock Lake rose 0.2 foot to rest at at 1.6 feet below power pool and 15.6 feet below the top of flood pool. Fish from the 140-foot mobility-impaired accessible dock or launch a boat. Pittsfield Conservation Agent Surely the crappie are somewhere! Dry Run Creek has fished well. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. Catfishing is good on cut bait or bream. have been spotted on treetops and old bridge structure at 20-25 feet. Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) 0000116279 00000 n (updated 10-21-2021) Greeson Marine, hometown dealer of the Arkansas-born-and-bred Xpress, all-welded aluminum fishing boats in Hot Springs, reports Lake Hamiltons water levels slightly lower than normal by a few inches and water temps that have dropped to approximately 72 degrees in the heat of the day. We finished with about 35 trout. Anglers were using blood bait, stink bait or chicken liver and catching nice cats. The winter drawdown for both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin next month, on Nov. 1, and be completed on Nov. 10. 0000076176 00000 n This schedule is posted weekly on the Entergy website for public viewing normally on Wednesday evening. 0000082737 00000 n Grasshoppers have produced fish, particularly when used in conjunction with a small nymph dropper (try a size 20 black zebra midge). Cooks Lake is open to fishing for youths under 16 or mobility-impaired anglers and up to two helpers (who may also fish). As the water temperatures fall, look for fish to start feeding heavily on the abundant shad in the lake. Try using chicken liver, worms and crayfish. Entergy has posted the weekly generation schedule starting Friday, Oct. 22, that extends through Thursday, Oc. Channel Catfish The annual drawdown begins on November 1 of each year and the refill of both lakes will begin between March 1 and March 8 of the following year. The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. Click here for the Latest Issue of Life on the Lakes newsletter. The gate at the dam at Lake Poinsett was closed last Dec. 1, following the completion of a three-year renovation projection, and the lake began to refilling. The conditions were similar to the previous day. Once completed it will allow for much higher capacity and allow for more types of trout to be raised, like the tiger trout. Remember, wind is your friend but anything over 20 mph should be considered to be hazardous, so be safe. You need a stiff 6-weight rod and a 7.5-foot 4X leader. With the lake level below pool and cool air temps, expect a pattern of only small amounts of generation weekly. In addition to facilitating shoreline maintenance and inspection, the annual drawdown is part of a plan to help control nuisance aquatic vegetation. Lake Erling Theyre catching a few and then the bite stops, so keep moving to find them. They are trolling on large flats but trying to stay in 20 to 35 feet of water. 0000004475 00000 n Cane Creek Lake 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. The license also requires Entergy Arkansas to control activities affecting the lakes' environmental, safety and recreational values. WebLake Hamilton is a wonderful lake in central Arkansas on the southern edge of Hot Springs. A two-fly rig with a midge dropper has been consistent, along with apricot or peach egg patterns. 0000011126 00000 n The water was fairly low with about 3,000 cfs or less than one full generator. (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. %PDF-1.4 % The water temperature is the same down to 50 feet with great oxygen. A 2-foot drawdown started Sept. 15, and riprap will be added beginning Sept. 27. 28. Hopper season is on the wane. 0000006687 00000 n (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. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. The best bite for these shallow fish is either right after sunrise or before sunset. 0000007815 00000 n Rain would be very helpful. Begin Drawdown November 1, 2021. Fisheries, vegetation, facility management and downstream water needs are the key factors considered in deciding the drawdown's depth and timing. She wanted me to take her and three friends on a guided fly-fishing trip. His day had been a bit slower, also. White River/Clarendon Area mriordan.lopa@gmail.com, James McGrath John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. Look for low flows and sometimes multiple days without generation. Crappie are good. Both were built more that 60 years ago for hydroelectric generation. Surface water temperature is 70 degrees. The lake must be refilled by the following April 1 if possible. 0000008422 00000 n Black bass are and being caught schooling on top with Brush Hogs. Surface water temperature is down to 70 degrees. )>> /F 5 0 R >> endobj 209 0 obj <> /F 217 0 R >> endobj 210 0 obj <> /F 31 0 R >> endobj 211 0 obj <> /F 23 0 R >> endobj 212 0 obj <> /F 218 0 R >> endobj 213 0 obj <> /F 219 0 R >> endobj 214 0 obj << /Type /StructTreeRoot /ParentTree 177 0 R /ParentTreeNextKey 5 /K [ 68 0 R ] >> endobj 282 0 obj << /S 232 /T 471 /L 519 /C 535 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 283 0 R >> stream 0000011104 00000 n Then a fast, short strip back to get them to chase it. Crappie are in the early mornings; use minnows or jigs. In response, NJDEP drafted the 2016 Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Pilot Program. My best location is in 28 to 36 feet of water, on the outside edge of large shallow flats. Entergy is working with local inspectors in hopes of limiting this expense. "Clearer water from lack of rainfall has allowed sunlight to penetrate deeper water, and, as a result, promoted increased aquatic plant growth.". They just loved to be on the river. Catfish Click here for the Latest Issue of Life on the Lakes newsletter. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. White Oak Lake Area I drove to Rim Shoals. Always check the generation schedule daily to see if they are running power for the day. The drawdown will be complete on both lakes by Nov. 11. Where to Fish in Arkansas With all of the new legal signage/regulatory requirements and concerns over condition based shock hazards, Entergy will require all single family "residential" facilities (boat dock, swim deck, boardwalk, etc.) Lake Sequoyah Boat Dock (479-444-3475) said the lake is slightly stained and has jumped up in the past week, and its sitting 6 inches above normal level. Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) reported that the lake is clear and at a normal level. Some days are just better than others. I began with a short casting lesson for Leila. 0000003347 00000 n 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. It is lightly stained from the mid-lake area and heading north. 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). Spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, lipless crankbaits and square to medium-diving crankbaits and jerkbaits in shad colors will get bites. Home; Where To Stay. With summer coming to an end, the. This page was prepared by Entergy to provide the public with much-needed information about the project, its management, and what rights and responsibilities the public has to use of the project lands and water. 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. Black bass are good on crankbaits. Shad are starting to group up a little better, but they are spread out and moving into the creeks. Delayed 15 Minutes, System planning and requests for proposals, View our General Permit with the Corp of Engineers concerning Excavation & Dredging, Lake and Flow News - Latest Email Message, Lake and flow news - Latest email message, Lake Hamilton 398.9 399.9 target of 399.7, Lake Catherine 303 305 target of 304.25, Lake Hamilton 394.2 395.2 target of 394.7, Lake Catherine 298 300 target of 299. Also, jigging live minnows has been hot as well. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. This morning I caught a nice striped bass before sunrise trolling a # 7 flicker minnow. 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. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. The new ramp will provide a safer, more accessible ramp with a straight-line slope that will work well for most lake levels and drawdowns. Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. 0000013125 00000 n Egg patterns, peach or soft yellow, tied to a No.10 or 12 hook, have also served well. Entergy operates these lakes and associated lands subject to the license issued and administered by FERC. 0000078477 00000 n Highland Lake in Stoddard will have a 1-foot drawdown starting on September 7. This is to facilitate work being done downstream at Island Pond Dam. On October 11, the level will be returned to the normal drawdown. Island Pond drawdown will also begin on September 7 for the purpose of construction on the dam. Shad are moving up and so are the fish, he said. Theyre also being caught by trolling in that 6-10 feet depth. Its only a matter of time, and most likely next week, before it will look like golf balls splashing all over the water when the hybrids eat. Clarity recently stained up along Little River and oxbows due to recent wings (which brought on lake wind advisories). If fishing within a few miles of the dam down through the Wildcat Shoals area, tie on a bright green jig or try a blue/silver Smithwick with a touch of orange on its belly. My 1-ounce spoon has picked up some nice fish. Striped Bass Before launching, please check in at the Conservation Education Center, and report back before leaving. 0000087615 00000 n My favorite hopper patterns are the western style foam hoppers with rubber legs and a bright quick sight patch, he said. We should see some falling water temperatures with the strong cold front that is forecast to move in this weekend. Cooks Lake is open to fishing for youths under 16 or mobility-impaired anglers and up to two helpers (who may also fish). Catfishing is good on floaters and live bait. (updated 10-21-2021) Capt. I am still catching a few on the bottom in 30 feet of water on main lake points or along a shallow shoreline. LINCOLN, Nebraska Burchard Lake in southeast Nebraska is being drawn down for maintenance work to protect the integrity of the reservoir dam. The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, to occur between October 15 and December 1 each year. Visitors to the website may subscribe to receive lake and flow information by e-mail. My preferred method to catch them is to vertical jig with a to 1 ounce spoon. Mark notes that renovations at the Jim Hinkle hatchery have begun, and over the next year work will be going on there to expand the size of the silos and reconstruct them. 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 Black bass fell off drastically this week with poor reports. As for fishing specifics: I am catching this species by vertical jigging a spoon or by trolling a #7 Berkley Flicker Minnow. Horseshoe Lake 0000008370 00000 n Heavy stocking from Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery over the last few months has the river full of, Mark notes that renovations at the Jim Hinkle hatchery have begun, and over the next year work will be going on there to expand the size of the silos and reconstruct them. My favorite hopper patterns are the western style foam hoppers with rubber legs and a bright quick sight patch, he said. Black bass are good using plastic worms. When the sun starts to get high in the sky, start focusing on the deeper water. 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. 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. 0000002111 00000 n Due to some repair work on the The river rose from about 74 feet on November 4 to as high as 78.12 feet on November 8. Persons desiring to be registered for special release dates must send the following information in an email to Entergy Shoreline Management atshoreline@entergy.com. The water level creeps lower, now at 2 feet below normal. Try brushpiles in the 12-20 foot depth range. It has taken forever, but its so close! The refill is scheduled to be completed each year by March 15. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. 0000008214 00000 n Bream are slow. Before 2019, an annual drawdown of 3ft typically was utilized at Onota Lake to protect against flooding during spring runoff, to prevent shoreline damage from ice, and to provide limited control of aquatic invasive species. Crappie are eating if you can stay with them or over them; use jigs, crankbaits and live bait and fish in 16-45 feet of water. Lake Ouachita November 12, 2021 By Waterways Journal. Username: mader That way the ladies would get to see more locations on the river and get to fish, with two different guides. Because of weather and safety conditions during lake drawdowns in 2020 and 2021, the full scope of work could not be completed, necessitating the drawdown of the lake again in 2022. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. We decided that I would take Mary Nell and Leila on the first day and fish at Rim Shoals. Water clarity is 4-6 feet and the water was a slight stain to it. The AGFCs Wil Hafner at Cooks Lake Conservation Education Center (870-241-3373) said it appears the fish have gone into hiding, creating slow fishing action. Midges, pheasant tails, hares ear and Woolly Buggers are recommended for fly-fishing. Once completed it will allow for much higher capacity and allow for more types of trout to be raised, like the. Fishing will continue to get better. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 553.11 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl; top flood elevation 580.0 feet msl). Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. 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. 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. In addition to facilitating shoreline maintenance and inspection, the annual drawdown is part of a plan to help control nuisance aquatic vegetation which, in past summers, clogged much of the upper portion of Lake Hamilton. (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) says. This also works well for our brown trout. Walleye are still biting, but seemed to have scattered out a bit. Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, FishOn Guide Service Goshen AR. For information or unscheduled closures, call the center at 870-241-3373. This summer's annual aquatic vegetation inspection indicated Entergy Arkansas' aquatic vegetation management plan has again been effective in combating the excessive growth of water milfoil and naiad in Lake Hamilton. %gB>HE$EBIMx5_ ],6%LIs0h%>|. The best bite for these shallow fish is either right after sunrise or before sunset. Both drawdowns will begin Saturday, Nov. 6, and be completed by Friday, Nov. 12. 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. These emails will be issued approximately once a month, or as needed to communicate emergent information. The trick is to fish for them with heavy weighted flies. 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