The biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas was half-inch shy of 14 feet long and weighed around 800 pounds. However, as alligators age, their teeth become stronger and more robust, which allows them to prey on much bigger animals. The crankbait bite is getting better as temps rise. Lizards, soft plastics of any type and crankbaits are working. All rights reserved. Harvest Reports. There are no dams on these streams. Crappie are rated fair to good. They have not heard much on the crappie fishing front, though, in the Little Rock Pool. The bass are in the 5-foot range or shallower in these backwater areas. 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. "We expect a big change in the next three weeks," they report. Ray suggests shad-colored jigs or jigs favoring white, silver/white and pink colors. I bought six flies, tied one on and never changed a thing, I caught 60 good trout. Always follow all park and lake regulations when visiting the Carpenter Dam use area and be aware of lake conditions before planning a day on the water. However, it wasnt plain sailing as the fearsome beast towed their boat around the lake for two whole hoursbefore they eventually managed to kill it. Mike says they expect to see greater numbers of large white bass schools running upriver near Patterson Shoals and Wilton Landing near Cossatot inflow ditch for their annual spawning runs over the next few weeks as the surface temps continue to climb into the low and mid-50 degree range. The shad bite video gaming isnt over yet. 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. They can lose their fear of humans. If it worked yesterday, it should produce fish today. Millwood State Park MARINA WILL REOPEN March 1. Though they may travel some distance over land in search of food or mates, alligators typically remain within a few miles of their home territory throughout their lives. Smaller animals are usually grabbed and swallowed immediately, while larger prey is usually dragged into the water and drowned. Elevation was 338.20 feet msl and the tailwater was at 289.21 feet msl. Expect more of the same as far as generation schedule goes. Fishing on the Little Red from a boat in high water has been good as far as the streamer bite goes. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. The drawdown will remain in effect until March 1, at which time the 7,000-acre lake will be allowed to refill. Winter drawdown is scheduled to end next week (March 1-8) Flood gates remained open to aid in lowering Lake Ouachita out of flood pool. Heavy rains lately can make river conditions change overnight. Rainbow Trout At Toad Suck Lock and Dam in Conway one was locked through the . For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit www.entergy.com/hydro When it was brought ashore, the forklift that was used to lift it didnt even lift high enough to get its entire length off the ground! The Southwestern Power Administration has dictated power generation at nearly five generators (14,000 cfs) pretty much round-the-clock this week, so be very careful motoring in these higher water conditions. Merthiolate and June Bug colors were working in the stained water in back of McGuire. Stripers are moving into the river arms and upper White. 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. This article explores ten absolutely amazing lakes found in Arkansas. Another angler caught a 2-pound white bass while fishing from the shoreline. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. My thoughts are they are migrating toward the south end for the spawn. The drawdown will remain in effect until March 1, at which time the 7,000-acre lake will be allowed to refill. Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center, Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center, Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Action Plan | 2020-2025, Disability, Mobility-impaired, 65-Plus, Military Retiree, Lifetime Licenses. The fishing pressure on the lake is still light. Mama gators build nests on the ground for their eggs. We kill all gators on sight ,, only problem we never seen a gator here in north central Arkansas . Water level has stablized from recent rains. There was once a town where Greers Ferry Lake now sits. Alligators are highly territorial and typically live in freshwater environments such as swamps, marshes, ponds, lakes, and rivers. The lake is slightly stained in most areas, but will become more stained in the next day or so. Millwood is near 260.6 feet msl and remains almost 16 inches above normal pool and falling. Factors like diet, exercise, stress levels, and environmental conditions can all impact an alligators lifespan. A feller stopped by my office earlier today and said he has trapped 46 since the beginning of November here in central AR. Try a small bead-head nymph (zebra midge, copper John or pheasant tail) suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise). Triangle Sports (870-793-7122) in Batesville had no reports. Drag something deep, or sit out and throw an Alabama rig, jerkbaits, and the Wiggle Wart, and dont forget about the Rat-L-Trap. Knowing it was a big one, but not quite how big, they were excited about the catch. Each rod has two different flies (a lead fly and a dropper). Source: flickr. Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, FishOn Guide Service Goshen AR. said that with Bull Shoals Lake level being at 660 feet msl, the Corps of Engineers has been pushing water through the dam. Although alligators have a lot of teeth, they are ill-suited to biting chunks off and chewing. Bream, too, are a little more active. (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. After the lake rose over 3 feet with over 4-6 inches of rainfall the lake clarity turned to chocolate milk and almost completely shut down the bite we had the week before. Kent has heard no reports on catfish or bream. CAW has been planning a 10-foot drawdown to eliminate the hydrilla in the lake. Cover water. Catfish like liver, dough bait, minnows and nightcrawlers now, but cats have been slow. Stripers do make a spawn just like every other fish in the lake; the only difference is the eggs do not recruit new fish. This makes alligators significantly larger than caimans which reach a maximum of 13 feet long, and gharials which reach around 14 feet. This bit should continue to ramp up each week as the prespawn bite is starting up. The river current has dropped, but the schools of white bass are migrating up and along Little River. Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine. I have been getting asked a lot lately, yes, we are catching walleye. Swimming, skiing, scuba diving, boating, kayaking, and fishing are enjoyed here. What to know. Crankbaits for spin-fishing work well in high water. For the most up-to-date lake level, visit the. White Bass The best activity was mid-day, and the crappie were holding 12-15 feet of depth in our planted brush piles. Spring River Everything is still deep but moving up the channels. Alligators currently face a number of threats, including habitat loss, pollution, poaching, and the exotic pet trade. Habitat: weeds, points, rocks, then down to the thermocline in the warmer months. reports have been good. As members of Alligatoroidae, alligators are also members of the order Crocodilia. Many crappie anglers are using the LiveScope and searching them out and using a variety of baits, mostly jigs, artificials and minnows. The best water clarity and reaction from largemouths is in the back of the oxbows where the clarity is somewhat better, away from the river current, although the main lake from Paraloma Trail to mile marker 4 in Little River was fairly clear over the past few days before the thunderstorms. Brazalo Spinnerbaits in Spot Remover or River Shad with red blades were catching some decent prespawn males moving in and out of spawning flats over the weekend when the sun was up bright and high in the sky and you could see movement in 3-5 feet of depths on the spawning flats. The massive influx of healthy rainbow trout to the lake rejuvenates the tailrace to an earlier scenario of quality fishing. De Queen Lake She sticks around to help protect them for up to two years. Blue Catfish Remember that the White and North Fork Rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. are still on in the usual places like Gold Creek, but are hit and miss. Watch This Florida Woman Feed an Alligator. Anyone else seeing a decline in the beaver population? The preferred presentation has been casting soft plastics, with Fire Gel added to the plastic bait. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, Beaver Lake is a nature lover's delight during all seasons. Since that time the AGFC and AGRED, the lakes owner, have worked together to monitor and minimize potential spread of the invasive species through information campaigns. Water temperature ranges 45-50 degrees. 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. The American Alligator ( Alligator mississippiensis) has been a component of Arkansas's native fauna for thousands of years. WATCH: Sharks biting alligators, the most epic lion battles, and MUCH more. Black bass are scattered all over, from shallow to deep. Austin Kennedy has more great fishing news in his report from the tailwater below, as fishing has really picked up on trout, walleye and more. 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. This should improve with warm days and dirty water. Alligator holes are new small ponds that the alligators make by excavating vegetation using their feet and snouts. Alligators are found primarily in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Texas. (updated 2-16-2023) Mike Winkler of Little River Fly Fishing Trips (501-507-3688) said Greers Ferry Lake is 7.6 feet above power pool. In the back of McGuire oxbow, we were throwing a custom-painted Little John Crankbaits in Rayburn Red, and a Bill Lewis SB-57 or MR-6 Crankbait in Strawberry Craw, Blood Craw or Red Glitter Craw and picking up a few random bites. Fishing on the Little Red from a boat in high water has been good as far as the streamer bite goes. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 405.58 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). said the water level now at Greers Ferry Lake is at 468.75 feet msl, 6.71 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and falling with generation. Crankbaits for spin-fishing work well in high water. The stage in the Little Rock pool was at 7.55 feet, down about 1 foot from this time a week ago (flood stage is 25 feet). Water temperature was ranging 51-54 degrees as of Tuesday. So reckon it works. Anglers have also been doing really well on the black bass, which are also coming up shallow in 3-4 feet of water. As stated earlier, this process is ongoing and is regulated by Entergy on a weekly basis. I log every trip I do and fish 275-plus days a year and I promise you numbers are down. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 0.4 foot to rest at 1.5 feet above power pool of 659 feet msl. Catfish folks are catching their target on yo-yos baited with minnows. This huge alligator was a mature male which was estimated to be around 35 years old. Also check the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecast generation schedule. The huge alligator dwarfed their boat and used its immense strength and power to drag it around while the terrified occupants were completely at its mercy. If you're looking to drift-fish, try fishing a double-nymph rig and adjust for the depths you are fishing. Information about the species of fish local to Beaver Lake . Watermelon red, red/blue/grape colors in artificials are good choices for bass here. As a result of these threats, their conservation status is considered vulnerable in some areas. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions. Further upstream, the flow at the Maynard Lock and Dam was 52,474 cfs. Some fish are already staging early prespawn areas in the creeks. The aforementioned forage and bream species will be stocked again in the fall of 2025, along with black crappie. There is a 10 acre slough behind my place where beaver dam broke down about five years ago and beavers never repaired it. Check our blog (linked above) to make sure it's not up and muddy. Out on the boats, anglers have caught some but not many. (updated 2-23-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are fishing poorly. Always follow all park and lake regulations when visiting the Carpenter Dam use area and be aware of lake conditions before planning a day on the water. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. A forum community dedicated to Arkansas hunters and enthusiasts. Further upstream, the flow at the Maynard Lock and Dam was 52,474 cfs. 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). Hopefully you choose one that the trout wants. If I am fishing from a boat, I will ask every guide I see at the ramp. Use something bright: chartreuse, Mo-Glo. 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. Mourning, White-Winged and Eurasian Collared-Dove, Arkansas Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement (WRICE), Natural State Landowner Conservation Awards, Endangered Species and Other Threats to Wildlife, Gov. Contact the AZ Animals editorial team. Alligators prefer warm climates and rarely venture far north of the Virginia-North Carolina border. (updated 2-23-2023) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing continues to pick up at Lake Charles. The lake itself was created by Dr. Hugh H. Bennet to study water run-off, silt . She says good days should fall on March 4-10, while the best days are March 18-24. 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. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. We could kill 3 alligators on millwood every night for a month.easily. I have a water control structure in the pond that could be used to drain the pond, but the beavers wont allow it. Crown Lake Fishing continues to be up and down just like the weather. I could see the birds feeding from a distance, which made me smile really big. Bee Lake had a few keepers to play with recently as long as the wind would let you stay out on the main lake. They are ambush predators, and this means that they can quickly seize their prey as soon as the opportunity arises. 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. Alligators have been hunted seasonally in Arkansas since 2008 as a measure to . The warm rain helped. Lake Hamilton The fish were being a little more aggressive. 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. Parallel steeper ledge 45-degree banks and steeper transition banks. Try crawlers in 5-15 feet. 1. (updated 2-23-2023) Kent Williams of Oxbow Guide Service (870-278-7978) said the water temperature is rising and the water is clear. As of Thursday morning, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 468.68 feet msl with slight falling (0.36 inch) over the past 24 hours (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl, top flood elevation 487.0 msl). Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam the flow was 37,793 cfs. We have been doing well catching spotted bass and largemouths throwing these baits for walleye, so that shows me bass are on the feed. Use minnows on a jighead, small worms, crankbaits or jerkbaits. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 540.05 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). John also offers an explanation for choosing the right fly: Fly selection is a big deal in fly-fishing. All fish that are caught are catch-and-release at this time and the AGFC Fisheries staff rebuilds the predator population and the forage base. (updated 2-23-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) says the river is good right now. He suggests anglers and boaters check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the 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 Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. After a two-year project of rebuilding the lake habitat by the AGFC while the city of Monticello rebuilt the lakes dam, Lake Monticello is reopened for fishing though the water is still well below what will be full pool when it refills. Dont mean to side track this thread, as I know nothing about beavers. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 48,636 cfs. They are moving up, this water has warmed up, its clear and normal (level), Ray said. 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. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. USACE Campgrounds ARE OPEN for camping. We can also verify it is possible there are some alligators in Lake . Lake Bennett. Greers Ferry Lake. I had a much better day of catching fish (Monday). Incredibly, although Beardens alligator holds the state record as the biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas, it is not the heaviest. Then, there is a private land quota hunt - like the bear hunt in N AR. They suggest fishing more in the backwaters where the water will be a little warmer. Terry Via/Shutterstock.com. Anytime lakes like this and other similar lakes come up, they get out of the flow, they said. (updated 2-23-2023) After a two-year project of rebuilding the lake habitat by the AGFC while the city of Monticello rebuilt the lakes dam, Lake Monticello is reopened for fishing though the water is still well below what will be full pool when it refills. Nobody is really catfishing now, and the bream anglers have not started bream fishing in number yet, though they were catching bream before the water took a big rise. Join us as we discover the biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas! The spoons, Sonar blades, and Rocket Shads seemed to work better by vertical-jigging in the school, letting the blade/spoon drop into the depth zone BELOW the school, then ripping it up and letting it fall back into the school. The clarity is muddy to almost yellow looking, they report, and the level of the lake appears to be 2-3 feet deeper for some that at this usual time of the year. The water is high. The crawdads are becoming active. (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out-of-state) said. 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. When my wife, Lori, and I go out, I rig our rods differently. I stopped the boat and looked at my graph and there were fish all over the place. Or, visit the AGFC nature center in Pine Bluff or Little Rock to see live alligators in captivity. The crappie are in a prespawn bite and found around brush and other cover. Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the fishing has been really good. Older alligators prey on turtles, fish, birds, and mammals all the way up to the size of deer. Lots of jigging soft plastics and lead spoons. We are still catching crappie and other bass deep 25-55 feet deep, but all the fish are going farther toward the river portions of the primary and secondary channels. Beavers are thick in north Arkansas. Lets have a look at the 15 best Swimming Holes in Arkansas: 1. (updated 2-24-2023) Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) in Plainview hears from guides and anglers that crappie are doing very well now. Arkansas River at Morrilton Their numbers where heavily depleted by unregulated market hunting (purses, belts, shoes, etc.) The aforementioned forage and bream species will be stocked again in the fall of 2025, along with black crappie. 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. NOTICE: The American Gamebird Research Education and Development Foundation, under recommendation from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, is conducting a 5-foot drawdown of Lake Erling in Lafayette County to combat the spread of giant salvinia, a highly invasive aquatic plant species not native to the United States. Dry Run Creek has fished a bit better. Bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass, and largemouth bass can be . Alligators are native to only China, Mexico, and the United States. John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. John says his favorite rig has been a size 14 pheasant tail nymph and a size 18 ruby midge. But just how big can they get? (updated 2-9-2023) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) reported that water temperature is in the mid-40s. Bream The wind came up and it started to rain pretty hard. The best bass reactions are random hits on Brazalo spinnerbaits in Spot Remover, Chatterbaits in white, and Rat-L-Traps in natural-colored crawfish browns and oranges or Toledo Gold and Red Chrome, and custom painted Bent Pole Little John Cranks in Rayburn Red finessed through the dead pad stems. The trout and smallmouth have been hitting well in the higher water. (updated 2-23-2023) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the fishing has been really good. As weve already mentioned, the largest alligator ever found was 19ft 2in. Reports are updated weekly, although some reports may be published for two weeks if updates are not received promptly or if reporters say conditions havent changed. Since that time the AGFC and AGRED, the lakes owner, have worked together to monitor and minimize potential spread of the invasive species through information campaigns. Bass have been caught this week on Chatterbait (black/blue, a Z Man Jackhammer is a good one to throw now with more vibration to it than others), or flipping a black/blue jig as well as a square-bill crankbait. Lake Dardanelle No reports on catfish, but this is a great time to catch them all over lake and rivers with a variety of baits. The crawdads are becoming active. Three fish is a trend. The brown trout that have been spawning for the last three months are now working their way back downstream. The truth is, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas hasn't seen an unprovoked alligator attack or human death from an alligator in at least 20 years. Brazalo Spinnerbaits in Spot Remover or River Shad with red blades were catching some decent prespawn males moving in and out of spawning flats over the weekend when the sun was up bright and high in the sky and you could see movement in 3-5 feet of depths on the spawning flats. The wetlands are home to many animals that like the humid environment, and one of those animals is alligators. Featuring 28,000 acres of clear water that attracts thousands of water sports lovers, fishermen, hikers, and birdwatchers, Beaver Lake is located in the Ozark Highlands near Rogers and features forests, tall bluffs, and meadows crisscrossed by hiking trails. Spotted Bass The overflow of that food source into the river sets off the famous voracious feeding pattern and the easy trout catch, which anglers love. 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