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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.) wv60 3/f5h']6|w$H/V',nTGl[IZ_{z?Irv\'su dAEE28@m1vT 4/OO&VLr?L0b # N _@YiLi]Mn3fz,/Uc.'fofo fn^fB?1.gx Cooks Lake is a 2-mile long oxbow off of the White River, nestled in the heart of the Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge near Casscoe in Arkansas County. Fishing will continue to get better. Changes in ownership, relocation, replacement, enlargement or significant alteration of existing facilities also require a new permit from Entergy Arkansas. Lots of smaller browns that are holding near the banks love hitting the hoppers. The lake level is managed by Hopatcong State Park staff through adjustments in the four sluice gates at the dam within the park. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 14,122 cfs. I used a size 14 pheasant tail nymph with a ruby midge dropper. When they are running power for the day look for SWPA to run maybe 1-4 hours per day, starting around 3 p.m. This requires heavy sink tip lines (250 grain), heavy rods (8-weight or better) and advanced casting skills. WebLake Hamilton is an easy walk with three or four playgrounds on the way around. The best bite for these shallow fish is either right after sunrise or before sunset. The hybrids have not moved in mass numbers yet due to the warm water, but their food has. 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. Be ready to set the hook. I tried all of the usual spots, but the fish were not biting as well as they had on the day before. Hopper season is on the wane. That way the ladies would get to see more locations on the river and get to fish, with two different guides. Black bass are fair. See Dels YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) for more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake. (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) says. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. HOT SPRINGS (AGFC) The annual drawdown of Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine will begin Nov. 3. Surface water temperature on Wednesday afternoon was 63 degrees. I am finding them scattered out feeding along side of the largemouth bass, either after sunrise or before sunset. The fishing now is predominantly catch-and-release for. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. 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. WebEntergy to allow both lakes Hamilton and Catherine to refill to their scheduled five foot drawdown levels by noon Friday January 8, 2021. 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. It was a cool start but promised to get warm in the afternoon. The scenic lake is full of slab crappie, giant bluegills, largemouth bass and catfish of all species. Always wear a life jacket when on the water and continue to follow park rules and regulations. His day had been a bit slower, also. Lake Hamilton will be drawn down five feet. Occurs between October 15 and December 1 each year. Currently the largemouth bass bite has been best for me. De Queen Lake Norfork Lake surface water temperature was slightly less than 73 degrees this morning. 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. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 456.94 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl, top flood elevation 487.0 msl). The best times have been about 2 or 3 hours after sunset. mailchi.mp Winter 2019-20 Annual Drawdown set for Three Feet on both lakes (updated 10-21-2021) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service said that during the past week they have had several rain events (combined for about 2 inches in Cotter), cooler temperatures and heavy winds. This also works well for our brown trout. The water was fairly low with about 3,000 cfs or less than one full generator. Grab some kids or a buddy who has never been fishing, and get them hooked! Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. Each lake will be lowered 5 feet and will remain at that level until early March 2022. 0000002522 00000 n Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. We returned to the lodge. Slowly but surely turnover is progressing. As for fishing specifics: water temperature is in the mid- to low 70s. Clarity recently stained up along Little River and oxbows due to recent wings (which brought on lake wind advisories). Weve also been trolling Bandit 300 Crankbaits later in the mornings and catching some spotted bass and a few scattered walleye.. Vertical-jigging of the spoons near standing timber and stumps that were working for some 2- to 3-pound largemouth and white bass has been slow this week. Vertical-jigging of the spoons near standing timber and stumps that were working for some 2- to 3-pound largemouth and white bass has been slow this week. Call 501-844-2148, '22 23 Winter Lake Levels Five Foot Drawdown. This morning the lake temp was about 72.5 degrees. Hb```e`e`g`ed@ A;G Bf!7E As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 396.81 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). On this day I had Lynn and Jan. You can find this species in several different areas. Lake Dardanelle Cooks Lake is open to fishing for youths under 16 or mobility-impaired anglers and up to two helpers (who may also fish). Crappie, like other fish, have only been eating a certain times of d anay. You can also simply hang out around the bridges all day and bass will break sporadically, also. I began with the same flies. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 12,907 cfs. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns like zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead). The next day we started early. 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. (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. * Crappie improved over the past couple weeks. These fish are beginning to feed heavily again after a long hot summer. Shallow diving crank baits long plastic worms have been working the bests. (updated 10-21-2021) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the river is clear and at a normal level. The fishing now is predominantly catch-and-release for bream. With four anglers, I would need another guide to help me. For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit. These emails will be issued approximately once a month, or as needed to communicate emergent information. Lake Onota Preservation Username: mader (updated 10-7-2021) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing fell off somewhat this past weekend. 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. As of Wednesday it was still about 15 inches below normal pool. The water temp cools off below 50 feet and the oxygen level basically is non-existent below this level. 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. Blue catfish are the dominant species in the tailrace area. Persons desiring to be registered for special release dates must send the following information in an email to Entergy Shoreline Management atshoreline@entergy.com. Try using at Texas rig on brush, or drop-shots. 0000002744 00000 n April 2021. 0000077772 00000 n said that during the past week they have had several rain events (combined for about 2 inches in Cotter), cooler temperatures and heavy winds. Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. Use Chatterbaits, buzzbaits or a Whopper Plopper covering water if its cloudy. said this week found water at Horseshoe in the low to mid-70-degree temperature range. Use caution at boat ramps and in navigation with the lake pool still low. 0000007597 00000 n On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 14,122 cfs. The stage at Augusta is down to 15.78, more than 10 feet below flood stage of 26.00 feet. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 524.95 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). For the bigger bows, large Woolly Buggers are the ticket in white, olive and brown. Another area where striped bass are showing up is back in the major creeks. Please note that water release information in this e-mail is only our current plan. I am finding them scattered out feeding along side of the largemouth bass, either after sunrise or before sunset. Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. Fish from the 140-foot mobility-impaired accessible dock or launch a boat. Some docks will be able to rest on the lakebed with little or no problem. White Bass Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse jigs. A two-fly rig with a midge dropper has been consistent, along with apricot or peach egg patterns. 413-499-9359 Black bass are eating well from super shallow out to 60 feet on a variety of baits, on points, secondary points, guts and creeks, and major flats. The most effective fly has been a tan and brown Clouser minnow. No report on catfish. Try getting up early and targeting these fish with a live minnow on a drop-shot presentation. The company's guidelines are revised periodically, so be sure to obtain the latest revision if you're planning to build on Entergy Arkansas' shoreline property. Look for fish to follow shad onto the shallower flats as the water cools. Keep an eye on shallow flats for baitfish activity as schoolers should be roaming those areas until the water cools substantially. Surface water temperature is 70 degrees. You need a stiff 6-weight rod and a 7.5-foot 4X leader. 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 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. When they are running power for the day look for SWPA to run maybe 1-4 hours per day, starting around 3 p.m. 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 Where to Fish in Arkansas Riprap around the lake has degraded over time due to ice and erosion. The lake is currently in its slow progression to a lake turnover. Theyre catching a few and then the bite stops, so keep moving to find them. As a result, the shores of the lake incurred significant ice damage, as documented in a LOPA report. Look at very shallow water early in the mornings, then out in a little deeper water as the sun gets high in the sky. Some are saying they can be found 7-15 feet around the beds and others being found 14-16 feet off of windy points, while others are catching a bunch of small ones from the banks. Remember that the White and Norfork Rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. No reports on bream. Bream fishing is poor. They are moving towards the Arkansas Highway 12 bridge and further south. 0000009289 00000 n This weeks hot spot for the trout was around Houseman Access. When the sun starts to get high in the sky, start focusing on the deeper water. Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are low and gin clear. Water temperature is ranging 70-74 d egress and the clarity is clear. Look for structure in 15 feet of water; minnows and jigs are working. he bite for all species on Norfork Lake continues to improve as the lake temperature drops. In addition to facilitating shoreline maintenance and inspection, the annual drawdown is part of a plan to help control nuisance aquatic vegetation. Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) reported that the lake is clear and at a normal level. 0000003699 00000 n Catfishing is good using stinkbait. 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. 0000079246 00000 n Trout (updated 10-21-2021) Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Wednesday afternoon that the lake remains clear and is back up to normal level. Like with a home inspection this requirement will fall on the home buyer to procure. Lake Catherine (Below Carpenter Dam) In the south end of the state park at Storm Creek Lake, anglers are having success catching striped bass! 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. 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. The best times have been about 2 or 3 hours after sunset. Fisheries, vegetation, facility management and downstream water needs are the key factors considered in deciding the drawdown's depth and timing. They are showing up in several different types of areas and at different times of day. 0000106364 00000 n 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 other location is up shallow either on the shallow shore lines or up close to the deep bluff lines. This bait dives about 13 to 15 feet. All in all fishing is fair, but soon should be on! Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. We finished with about 35 trout. She wanted me to take her and three friends on a guided fly-fishing trip. The hot flies have been sowbugs and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise). Once you login there are a few options to view data: From the map you can zoom in on the Onota Dam site and click on the pin and that will bring you to the data. Fortunately, a quick spring ice-out in 2021 curtailed damage to the shoreline. Officials say the drawdown for Lake Hamilton will be 5 feet, and water levels will be reduced about 6 inches per day. Attain elevation of. The river continues to run mostly low. Try using jigs. WebBeginning on November 1 Entergy will start lowering the both lakes Hamilton & Catherine by about six inches per day until the drawdown level has been reached. The water level for the top of power pool has been reset higher for all of the lakes in the White River system. Lake levels will vary during the drawdown between 5 feet below full-pond and 12 feet below full-pond, depending on the work requirements of contractors. We also found that you can continue the walk Spinner baits and buzz baits are working on the windy days. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and are good on marabou jigs and floating nightcrawlers. Theyre catching a few and then the bite stops, so keep moving to find them. The lake has become fairly stable with just a very slight drop and currently sits at 553.15 feet msl. (updated 10-14-2021) Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978) said this week found water at Horseshoe in the low to mid-70-degree temperature range. Leila picked it up quickly and soon had several trout to the net. Black bass are fair, with spinnerbaits working best. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. March 2021. I began with the same flies. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 524.95 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). 0000006646 00000 n The water is somewhat clear but is showing signs of turnover. Bream fishing continues to be good around shoreline and brush. I will find small schools cruising along the bottom feeding on shad. This morning I caught a nice striped bass before sunrise trolling a # 7 flicker minnow. 0000126971 00000 n 0000087615 00000 n 0000003514 00000 n Walleye are still biting, but seemed to have scattered out a bit. There has been wadable water on the Norfork tailwater and it fished well some days and poorly on others. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the SouthwesternPower Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. (updated 10-14-2021) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) said surface water temperature is in the mid- to low 70s. Lake Greeson Slowly but surely turnover is progressing. Bream fishing is poor. that must be corrected prior to transfer. Catfish 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). 0000003583 00000 n 0000008474 00000 n 0000014128 00000 n The fishing was really good. Rainbow trout fishing overall has been good. White River The water temperature is running 69 degrees early to 74 later in the day, depending on location. Entergy has posted the weekly generation schedule starting Friday, Oct. 22, that extends through Thursday, Oc. (update 10-14-2021) David Hall at Dads Bait Shop (501-289-2210) said Wednesday the clarity is slightly stained and the water level is normal. I drove to Rim Shoals. (updated 10-21-2021) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake is staying steady with a slow drop. Entergy operates these lakes and associated lands subject to the license issued and administered by FERC. Entergy has posted the weekly generation schedule starting Friday, Oct. 22, that extends through Thursday, Oc. Fisheries, vegetation, facility management and downstream water needs are the key factors considered in deciding the drawdown's depth and timing. My preferred method to catch them is to vertical jig with a to 1 ounce spoon. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. Try fishing around Crappie Cove for the bass. Crappie 0000015167 00000 n Still no reports on crappie. 0000015246 00000 n The lake level is normal and clarity is good. Those are working best in 25-60 feet. We were into trout almost immediately. Breaking bass can be found at all major creeks to main channel intersections in the early mornings and sometimes in the evenings. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 1 foot to rest at 3.6 feet below power pool of 659 feet msl. Surface water temperature on Wednesday afternoon was 63 degrees. Use redworms and crickets. Lake Catherine will be drawn down three feet this year. The. WebBetween Worlds (2018) is a supernatural drama that stars Nicolas Cage as a truck driver named Joe. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,118.96 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). Get up early using topwaters, poppers and Zara Spooks one-half to three-quarters of the way into the shallow creeks, and look for wind and shad-surfacing action, as well as the birds. Catfish are good on any live bait. White bass are moving up the War Eagle arm. (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. We motored upstream and began fishing. 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