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WEST-CENTRAL ARKANSAS - Weekly Fishing Report
Arkansas
Game and Fish Commission
Randy
Zellers (501)223-6406, e-mail: rdzellers@agfc.state.ar.us
This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's fishing report
July 28, 2010
Lake Nimrod: As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation was 337.90 feet MSL.
Greer's Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) said crappie, bream, catfish and bass are all biting on various baits. Minnows, crickets, worms and stink baits have all been producing catches.
Lake Hinkle: Bill's Bait Shop (479-637-7419) said the water is at normal level and clear. Bream are biting well on crickets. A fisherman reported catching 18 crappie on minnows. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits, plastic worms, plugs and top-water lures. Catfishing is good with worms, stink bait and chicken liver.
Lake Dardanelle: Regina Olson at Spadra Marina said catfishing is good with cut or whole shad being the best bait, chicken livers have also brought in some fish. White bass are running in Spadra Creek and will hit almost anything that hits the water. Largemouths are slow but some can still be caught. Bream are still doing well and crappie are very slow.
Blue Mountain Lake: As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation was 386.36 feet MSL.
Teresa at CD's Quick Stop (479-947-2178) said fishing has been slow due to the heat. Some catfish have been caught on worms.
Lake Ouachita: As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation was 574.21 MSL (Flood pool - 578 MSL).
Larry Hurley from Poorman's Guide Service said bass are biting well, early, on top-water lures fished around grass and standing timber. In the evening, big plastic worms with a 1/4-ounce weight are working well when worked slowly on humps and points. Stripers are scattered throughout the lake, but if you find a school you should be able to get a bite.
Lake Hamilton: Trader Bill's Outdoor Sports had no report.
Lake Catherine: Shane Goodner, owner of Catch'em All Guide Service, said the water temperature below Carpenter Dam is 57 degrees, and the water is clear several miles downstream. The regular generation schedule has prevented moss that is usually found around the dam. Rainbow trout fishing is slow because most have been caught or eaten by predators, but there are a few still being caught. Nightcrawlers and wax worms are the best baits when fishing for rainbows. Fishing them off the bottom with a marshmallow is the most successful method. Live minnows tightlined around flats or visible structure have taken walleye, averaging about 2 pounds. Brightly colored worms are also working well while the generators are running. White and hybrid bass fishing has slowed but some can be caught by trolling or casting black and silver Rapalas. Gold jerkbaits have also boated some fish. Changing colors of your lures is a must when targeting fish that are heavily fished. There has been little striper activity reported, but if shad schools are present there will be stripers nearby. Jigs, grey or white, cast with 1/4-ounce head or soft plastics 5 to 7 inches long work well in schooling activity. Remember to use quality lines and equipment when fishing for big stripers in heavy currents.
Lake Atkins: (Updated 7/21/2010) Ken Vinson at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) said the hot weather has slowed down bass fishing but some small ones are still being caught. It should pick up in the next couple of weeks. Bream are biting excellent. Catfishing has been better in the early hours rather than late at night.