On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff was 10,648 cfs. A person could have the river to oneself. Greers Ferry Lake28APR23 1000 468.03 -.01 -.33 462.04 487.0 21.8 F.C. Total hourly outflow at the dam is still very high; at midday it was 15,238 cfs, which is steady for the past few days. Beginning Thursday, April 13, Entergy will run 4 hours of generation each day below Carpenter Dam at 7,000 cfs. With warmer temperatures, the, As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,129.40 feet msl, or 9 feet above normal pool (normal conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl), Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said. Water temperature continues its rise, reaching a range of60-65 degrees. They normally generate less power than they do during the week. Before the hatch, fish a caddis pupa like the Sunday Special in size 16. 4575 Greers Ferry Rd, Greers Ferry, AR 72067 | MLS# 23011784 - Redfin Top Power Pool Jan 01 to Apr 30 462.04 Apr 30 to May 01 462.04 to 463.04 May 01 to Jun 01 463.04 to 462.54 Jun 01 to Sep 30 462.54 Sep 30 to Oct 01 462.54 to 462.04 Oct 01 to Dec 31 462.04 Bottom Power . Big numbers of fish have relocated downstream from the dam to escape the heavy flow, but will migrate upstream to feed and establish territory in the nutrient-rich tailrace. It's the only island hiking trail in all of Arkansas and in order to reach it, visitors must cross water. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. Also check the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecast generation schedule. Greers Ferry Lake Map. So they advise checking the flow the day you plan to go since the Corps has been running a lot of water all week in an effort to lower Greers Ferry Lake back to normal pool. Ive heard of a couple of good days for catfish, but thats when its not rainy, not windy and above 72 degrees. The lake is no longer being drawn down. Stay tuned to our blog page on our website at. Greerys Ferry Generation; Generation Schedules; More. Seems like anything olive or brown and yellow have been working. A person could have the river to oneself. Check the most recent lake level of Millwood Lake on the guide services website linked above. It was glorious. As of Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 8,064 cfs. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo.. They are just hunting around for something to eat. Outside of the high water, the water conditions are good. Plan on continued heavy generation from the dam for a while. for day-to-day updates between reports. The Little Red River offers almost 30 miles of trout habitat starting at Greers Ferry Dam in Heber Springs, Arkansas and ending in Pangburn, Arkansas. These crappie have begun pulling into the ditches and silted creek channels leading to flats and cypress trees over the past week or so, and are aggressively feeding in 3-6 feet of depth near cypress trees and grass lines. This Mountain Island in Arkansas Is an Unexpectedly Perfect - Leisure The Army Corps of Engineers reports the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 20 cfs (turbine) as of 9 a.m. Thursday, August 11. Greers Ferry Lake - United States Army Over the past couple weeks, largemouths have been randomly feeding in creek channels dumping into Little River. The hot flies were Y2Ks, prince nymphs, zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead), pheasant tails, copper Johns, pink and cerise San Juan worms, gold ribbed hares ears and sowbugs. Lake Fayetteville Norfork Lake Some males from 2-3 pounds were found shallow in 1-3 feet of water on flats near vegetation, and others in 6-9 feet deep creek channels where grass and reeds and fresh lily pad shoots are emerging, and are biting Brazalo Spinnerbaits, lizards, Brush Hogs and Bass Assassins. The river is up over a foot, making for tougher wading, but with the stocking increased through March and the bad weather, the. Bass are doing well on crankbaits and shallow-water baits. Theres not a special bait working, they report. The bigger bass are probably holding deeper in those secondary points or in the great new coontail sitting in 9-15 feet of water. Early on we caught a few trout. Location River Mileage Greers Ferry Dam .. 0.0 Cow Shoals .. 5.5 Winkley Bridge . This drop is about as fast as I have seen it drop in my 28 years of living here, Steven said. The surface water temperature was 68 degrees when I came in at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. (updated 3-30-2023) AGFC staff fishing Greers Ferry Lake said black bass should move up into the newly flooded areas with the warm weather, looking for places to set up spawning beds and feed on insects and other terrestrial critters caught in the rising water. Weve got some up on the bank shallow and some out deep, they report. From bluff side hikes, kayaking on epic streams, shopping in eclectic stores or reeling in a record catch, this is the place to start planning your adventure. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 542.97 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). I had a repeat client that was a solid angler with lots of experience. Greers Ferry Lake Top Flood Pool: 487.00 Little Red River (GRRA4) Current Power Pool: 462.04. Weekly storms have forced Entergy to schedule heavy generation below all area dams to keep lakes stabilized. (updated 4-13-2023) Mike Winkler of Little Red River Fly Fishing Trips/Little Red River Fly Guides (501-507-3688) said Greer's Ferry Lake is 11.8 feet above power pool. As of noon Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 16.2 feet high at 359.05 feet msl (normal pool: 343.71 feet msl; top flood elevation is 373.0 feet msl). Nearby recently sold homes. Near the dam its a lot clearer. AGFC.com | Mobile The river is up over a foot, making for tougher wading, but with the stocking increased through March and the bad weather, the rainbows have had a chance to build up and have been fun to catch. Good luck! They are currently running 26,000 cfs on the White and 7,500 on the Norfork.. Boaters can still launch at Carter Point. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. * Still no reports on bream or catfish. More than a week back, they had heard that white bass were doing well on blue/white jigs below the dam. The surface temperature on Sunday had worked its way past the 60-degree mark, coming in at 63.5 degrees (nearly 11 degrees above the previous Sunday). FINALLY, Lake Ouachita has been lowered 2 feet below flood pool, which will allow Entergy to drastically reduce generation flow and times, which will give the public the opportunity to safely boat and fish in the Carpenter Dam tailrace. Sugar Loaf Mountain Island is an unexpected but unforgettable hiking destination. Flathead catfish have started biting on live shiners both on rod-and-reel and on short throw lines partway back in creeks. Expect it to be hit and miss. Please note the recent change in phone number to the facility as well, listed above. Most of the fish being caught are in the backwaters in shallow water. We can expect higher flows on the White and Norfork for some time to come., Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are fishing better. The population of white bass may not be massive, they say, but a lot of 3-pounders and other really good ones are being caught. Another angler fishing from the dock landing 4-5 fish that were all 2- to 3-pounders. Beaver Tailwater April marks the final stocking month for rainbow trout until November, with 4,320 trout scheduled to be released. Our Mission. Sink tips or long leaders and split shot will get the fish that are holding the bottom. Weve been catching ample numbers of crappie and bass on staging brush piles with jigs and minnows fished 6-12 feet deep.. I know the lake levels are high and we are going to deal with that for a while. Quick links to regions: If youre going for crappie, the boat anglers are trying in the shallow area now with minnows and with a Crappie Stinger jig. (501-834-5733) in Sherwood advises that anglers check with Army Corps of Engineers (see url above or download the app) to see what the flow level is. These crappie have begun pulling into the ditches and silted creek channels leading to flats and cypress trees over the past week or so, and are aggressively feeding in 3-6 feet of depth near cypress trees and grass lines. Bull Shoals Dam is 16 feet above power pool and Norfork Lake is 12 feet above power pool. 501-551-6659. Largemouth Bass Millwood Lake tailwater elevation is near 242 feet msl (almost 17 FEET above normal) but is falling with gate discharge at the dam near 15,000 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. On the warmest days, though, youll get some reaction beginning midday/high noon. By midday Thursday the flow was 27,817 cfs and has ranged about that same level for several days; tailwater elevation was 461.02 feet. US Army Corps of Engineers. White bass will migrate into the area next month in huge numbers to spawn and their presence rounds out a multispecies opportunity for angling. Home | City of Greers Ferry As the day went on, the water came up. The Army Corps of Engineers reported the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 9,810 cfs (turbine) as of noon Thursday, with round-the-clock release that has ranged 7,400-9,800 cfs for at least two days. Mike and crew continue to find a few large schools over the past couple weeks along Little River, and the most and largest schools of white bass have been between Cemetery Slough and Cossatot River inflow ditch. Check before heading to the Little Red River for Greers Ferry Dam water release by downloading the USACE Little Rock app, Corps of Engineers website (, ) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (. The water is still tea-colored in the Blackburns Creek area and you can see your lure down a couple of feet but you can find about any water color that you want. The campgrounds have all opened and are getting ready for the summer season. The big females are probably out deeper. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge is steady 28.47 feet (flood stage is 26.00 feet). Cover water. with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. Fish warm runoff if available. Things are getting better quickly. (updated 4-13-2023) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said fishing is going very well. for the latest river conditions and what the fish are hitting. Lake level is gradually falling and is 576.02 as of Friday. 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. Big water making big trout! Seems like anything olive or brown and yellow have been working.