WebOn Lake Hamilton, you can enjoy fishing, recreational boating, swimming, skiing, jet skiing, and more. 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. Crappie are good and have moved into the 6-10 feet depth range. It is still slick on the rocks, so be safe. The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, to occur between October 15 and December 1 each year. Fishing in Arkansas John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. March 2021. (updated 10-21-2021) 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. 0000007597 00000 n 0000043107 00000 n Bass have been mentioned being caught at depths of 6-8 feet using various artificial baits. 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. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. Cooks Lakes fishing will continue until waterfowl season opens in November. 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. Entergy will make the final decision approving or denying the special request based upon the numerous factors, including: Past History of Special Release Requests with accompanied successful events and satisfactory working relationship with Entergy; The past demonstrated stewardship of the river; Number of people that the event will serve; Demonstrated potential for the requested Special Release to provide the most benefit for the most people, Type of organization and purpose of the event: Public service, commercial, social, etc. 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. Entergy Corp. or Arkansas will gradually make these level adjustments at a rate For Trout Magnet fishing, use pink and white-colored bodies on chartreuse or gold jigheads. Striped bass fishing is starting to pick up. If you like to strip flies, a small Woolly Bugger or a Crackleback has been effective on an intermediate sink line fishing the deeper holes. Walleye are still biting, but seemed to have scattered out a bit. She picked it up quickly. FERC's license requires Entergy to manage use and occupancy of project lands and waters for public use and recreation. The hot flies have been large articulated streamers in various colors. 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). These fish are primarily on the east end of the lake. (updated 10-21-2021) 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. 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. 0000002111 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). 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. Those are working best in 25-60 feet. The river continues to run mostly low. (updated 10-7-2021) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing fell off somewhat this past weekend. 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. I used a size 14 pheasant tail nymph with a ruby midge dropper. 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. 0000006594 00000 n (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. Lakes Hamilton and Catherine are a part of Project 271, a hydroelectric project licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). (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. There are no dams on these streams. 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. 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. Join us. 28. he Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge was down this week to 14.15 feet, almost 12 feet below the flood stage of 26.00 feet. I tried all of the usual spots, but the fish were not biting as well as they had on the day before. We discussed flies, and on his suggestion I changed out the pheasant tail nymph for an egg pattern. Catfishing is good on floaters and live bait. Catfishing is good on stink bait, large minnows, dough bait and nightcrawlers. Usually the fishing slows a bit in the afternoon. 0000087615 00000 n 0000011104 00000 n This is 39.6 feet below the top of flood pool. 0000013147 00000 n Rock Crawler, square bill or Wiggle Wart is good on windy transitions. WebLakes Hamilton or Catherine may call Entergys Hydro Operations office at (501) 844-2148. Water temperature is ranging 70-74 d egress and the clarity is clear. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 435.59 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Lake Erling White Bass 196 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 215 /H [ 3925 550 ] /L 249578 /E 136106 /N 5 /T 245539 >> endobj xref 196 88 0000000016 00000 n mriordan.lopa@gmail.com, James McGrath The fishing was really good. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 13,988 cfs. Theyre also being caught by trolling in that 6-10 feet depth. Lake Monticello Actual water releases may change without notice to meet various system demands or emergencies.Lake and Shoreline Permitting Information: Entergy Hydro Operations will send emails to more quickly communicate matters regarding shoreline permitting and general lake information, similar in content to what is found in the Life on the Lakes newsletter. Spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, lipless crankbaits and square to medium-diving crankbaits and jerkbaits in shad colors will get bites. The license grants Entergy Arkansas authority to operate these reservoirs and related shorelines, and Remmel and Carpenter dams. Crappie are good and being caught in 10-12 feet depth on minnows and jigs; they are relating to the brushpiles. WebBetween Worlds (2018) is a supernatural drama that stars Nicolas Cage as a truck driver named Joe. Millwood Lake Bream have been reported at 4-5 feet while using mostly red worms. To comply with current guidelines, please call ahead at least a day in advance to register to fish. Begin Drawdown November 1, 2021. LINCOLN, Nebraska Burchard Lake in southeast Nebraska is being drawn down for maintenance work to protect the integrity of the reservoir dam. (updated 10-21-2021) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said the Army Corps of Engineers 2-foot drawdown of Millwood Lake has ended, and the lake is As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 384.41 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl). 0000007523 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. Small boats, kayaks or canoes are the only watercraft that can launch at this time. 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). Shad are starting to group up a little better, but they are spread out and moving into the creeks. Try using jigs. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. 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). Surface water temperature on Wednesday afternoon was 63 degrees. I began with a short casting lesson for Leila. 0000009267 00000 n For information or unscheduled closures, call the center at 870-241-3373. Association, Inc. December 23, 2021 Written by David A. Pittsfield Conservation Agent On the White, the hot spot has been Bull Shoals State Park. Bear Creek Lake/Storm Creek Lake The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team says water temperatures around mid-70s, visibility 1-1.5 feet in most places. Walleye As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Blakely Dam was 567.84 feet msl (full pool: 578.00 feet msl). This work builds on the sediment budgets for 6 consecutive years of drawdowns of Fall Creek Reservoir (Schenk and Bragg 2021), adding new information on nutrient export, assays of sediment oxygen demand, and vertical profiles of limnological characteristics of the reservoir in late summer prior to drawdown. Anglers were using blood bait, stink bait or chicken liver and catching nice cats. I will find small schools cruising along the bottom feeding on shad. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. The bass love to hit the fly on the drop. Entergy has posted the weekly generation schedule starting Friday, Oct. 22, that extends through Thursday, Oc. Lake Catherine will be lowered 5 feet. Try a Carolina-rigged finesse worm or a drop-shot rig for these fish. * Over the past several weeks, the largemouth bass have been slow to fair for any topwater bites. Both lakes will be slowly lowered from Nov. 5 through Nov. 13. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. 0000008370 00000 n 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 lake has been undergoing an extensive renovation with a new water control structure, more than 10,000 linear feet of shoreline work, more than 100 habitat structures placed on the lakebed, and nearly 100 trees anchored for fish habitat. 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 Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. The winter drawdown for both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin next month, on Nov. 1, and be completed on Nov. 10. jmcgrath@cityofpittsfield.org, Robert Van Der Kar The switch to the present restricted 2ft drawdown was at the instigation of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), and reflects suggested conditions that MassDEP prepared as guidance for the City and the Conservation Commission. Bream are slow. The other location is up shallow either on the shallow shore lines or up close to the deep bluff lines. Look for low flows and sometimes multiple days without generation. LAKE BURTON. (updated 10-21-2021) 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. 0000003514 00000 n Arkansas River (Pine Bluff Pool) The water was fairly low with about 3,000 cfs or less than one full generator. Riprap around the lake has degraded over time due to ice and erosion. Danny took Lynn and Jan to Buffalo Shoals. The water was fairly low with about 3,000 cfs or less than one full generator. Blue catfish are the dominant species in the tailrace area. The catch was not as good. around December 31, 2021. "These species of vegetation are not uncommon in our lakes, but the warmer-than-normal temperature and clearer water this year has caused them to grow more abundantly, causing a problem for boaters and swimmers," said Bobby Pharr, process superintendent of Entergy Arkansas hydro operations. 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