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April - June 2010

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The black bass fishing continues to be good shallow, deep and in between, because all the stages the fish are in, with the bream spawn going on a lot are up shallow feeding on bream and getting the back for robbing their nest and the in between fish are just as of late post spawn and have not really got set up anywhere and the deep fish are set up in their summer deals for the shallow fish try buzzbaits ,frogs and swimbaits , and pitching brush hogs , the small one in water melon candy is working well, the in between fish use spinnerbaits and , worms ,jighead worms and devils horses, for the deeper fish try texas rigged worms ,jigs , caroliana rigs and football headed jigs and deep running crankbaits., some bass are schooling but nothing you can count on.

The hybrids and white bass are good when the wind in blowing or they are generating , with some topwater action earily and late , try knock offs, flukes and zara spooks for the schoolers and spoons, grubs and in-line spinners for the bottom fish.

Bream are bedding in the shallows , use crickets and crawlers for the best action.

Crappie are out on their deeper stuff, man made brush piles and suspended in the trees try jigs and jigs tipped with minnows for your best catches.

June marks the flathead spawing time , as most others have spawned already but will still bite dog food , and any prepared bait , but the flathead wants live bait and now is the time to catch them on small bream on jugs and trotlines.

Walleye are finally getting set up and eating pretty well on jigs tipped with minnows, the water has been to cool , but things change in fishing everyday, so now is the time for the next couple of months to catch the toothy fish , try dragging anywhere from 8 feet to 26 feet.

Tommy Cauley

May 30, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters.

http://www.stroutfitters.com/

5/26/10 -  I fished the morning and had one pull down and one other bite, we looked from Big Creek to the dam and Diamond Bay and could not find any stripers. I took my clients out at 4 pm to catch bait in the bayou and then fish. We caught bait and fished the 6A area, had our limit by 6:30 pm, and caught 3 more after that. The stripers were  at 35 to 45 feet and some were on the bottom at 55 feet and would come up and look at the bait, with the moon coming up late in the evening its now the time to fish the afternoon/evening. The fish were singles but would hit the bait really hard. We had one fish hit a bait that had slid up the line and took that bait right off the line, never saw that before. The stripers were very active.

May 30, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Steve Olomon of Steve's Guide Service.

http://www.fishingwithsteve.com/

 5/30/10 - The lake level is 560.5 up a foot from last week. The water temperature is on the rise also. It is in the upper 70's. There are still a few stripers and hybrids coming up chasing shad early in the morning. Bass are coming up as well. Watch for the surface activity near points as well as along bluffs. Look for fish suspended at 40-60 feet and drop a jigging spoon.

May 27, 2010 - White River - Submitted by Berry Brothers Guides - JOHN BERRY FISHING REPORT 5/27/2010

During the past week, we have had even more rain, which has continued to raise lake levels. The Corps of Engineers continued their reduced levels of generation to prevent flooding down stream. The lake level at Bull Shoals Dam rose four and nine tenths feet to rest at twelve and three tenths feet above power pool of 654.00 feet. This is twenty eight and seven tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Up stream, Table Rock Lake fell seven tenths of a foot to rest at two and eight tenths of a foot above power pool or thirteen and two tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake rose one and eight tenths feet to rest at five and six tenths of a foot above power pool or four feet below the top of flood pool. On the White, we have had several substantial periods of no generation, which created some excellent wading conditions. Norfork Lake rose two and six tenths of a foot to rest at eight and three tenths feet above power pool of 552.00 feet or nineteen and seven tenths feet below the top of flood pool. On the Norfork, we have had limited generation with several significant periods of no generation that allowed for some excellent wading.

There were significant changes to trout fishing regulations effective January 1, 2010. The Catch and Release section on the Norfork River will be increased from it current size of 1.1 miles to a new total of approximately two miles. The new upper boundary will be the bottom of long hole and the new lower limit will be the Ackerman access. The new regulations will also allow for multiple hook points in Catch and Release sections on the White and Norfork Rivers . Up to three treble hooks will be allowed. All hook points must be barbless.  Of interest to fly fishers, is that the new regulations will allow the use of droppers, multiple fly rigs and articulated multiple hook streamers.

The caddis hatches have been greatly reduced. There are, however, some sulphurs appearing. This is our major mayfly hatch of the year. They are yellow to orange mayflies that are size fourteen when the hatch begins and will get progressively smaller as the hatch continues, generally ending at size eighteen. The best way to fish this hatch is to fish copper John or pheasant tail nymphs before the hatch starts. When the fish begin feeding on emerging sulphurs switch over to partridge and yellow soft hackles. When you observe trout taking adult insects, change over to sulphur parachutes. The key to success is a perfect drag free drift.

Most of the best top water action has been on the upper river from White Hole down to Rim Shoals. The hot spots have been Wildcat Shoals and Roundhouse Shoals in Cotter.

Rim Shoals has been another hot spot. The hot fly here has been the prince nymph and JB’s bead head green butt. If you want to wade on high flows you can obtain the services of the water taxi at Rim Shoals Trout Dock. For a nominal fee they will ferry you to wadable water and pick you up when you are ready to return.

We have a significant alga bloom on the White and Norfork. When the water rises a significant amount of it is washed down stream. This dirties the water and makes for difficult fishing as you must constantly clean the alga from your hook. It has significantly cleared out on the Norfork but remains a problem on the White.

Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are both high and muddy. The water is at a comfortable temperature and the small mouths are becoming active. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River . There are no dams on these streams. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. The water can rise very quickly.

On the Norfork, we have received reliable wadable water almost every day and there have been some nice midge hatches. Fishing conditions during the week have been excellent. The hot flies have been elk hair parachute Adams (size 20 -24), green butts, bead head green butts and Dan’s turkey tail emergers. On higher flows cerise San Juan worms and peach eggs have been the hot flies.

Dry Run Creek has fished well. The most productive flies are sowbugs and worm brown San Juan worms. Many families are taking advantage of all of the recent streamside improvements. In addition to bank stabilization and trout habitat, there are now some conveniently placed picnic tables that take advantage of some spectacular scenery and make for an awesome place to have a streamside lunch.

The water level on the Spring River is high and stained. Be sure and wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The hot flies have been olive woolly buggers with a bit of flash, cerise San Juan worms and pheasant tail nymphs. The hot spot has been Dam Three access.

May 24, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters.

http://www.stroutfitters.com/

5/23/10 - Fishing was great over the weekend, we caught lots of stripers in Big Creek and the Blue Lady areas, the biggest was 22 lbs. On Sunday, 40 stripers were caught between our three boats. The fish have gone deep, 90 percent of the fish we caught was on down lines at 35 to 42 feet, they are hitting both threadfin and gizzard shad. Look for pods of bait and the stripes will be close by. The shad we're using are between 3 to 5 inches, so stay small on your spoons. The water temp last night was 77 degrees in the Blue Lady area.

May 23, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Steve Olomon of Steve's Guide Service. http://www.fishingwithsteve.com/

5/23/10 - The lake level is 559.5 up almost 3 feet from last week and the water temperature is in the low to mid 70's. There are still a few stripers coming up early chasing shad. Largemouth, kentuckies and smallies have been coming up also. Throw a spook or just about any top water bait and you will get bite. The top water bite is pretty much over when the sun get up over trees. You can still get some bass  to come up but as for the stripers, they won't. There has been some whites coming up back in the creeks. Keep an eye on your electronics and when you mark some suspended fish drop them a jigging spoon.

May 20, 2010 - White River - Submitted by Berry Brothers Guides - JOHN BERRY FISHING REPORT 5/22/2010

During the past week, we have had seemingly unending rain, thunderstorms and strong winds (to include lake wind advisories). The rain has caused a significant rise in lake levels. The Corps of Engineers continued their reduced levels of generation to prevent flooding down stream. The lake level at Bull Shoals Dam rose four feet to rest at seven and four tenths feet above power pool of 654.00 feet. This is thirty three and six tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Up stream, Table Rock Lake rose one and nine tenths of a foot to rest at three and five tenths of a foot above power pool or twelve and five tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake rose three and two tenths feet to rest at three and eight tenths of a foot above power pool or five feet and eight tenth feet below the top of flood pool. On the White, we have had several substantial periods of no generation, which created some excellent wading conditions. Norfork Lake rose one and seven tenths of a foot to rest at five and seven tenths feet above power pool of 552.00 feet or twenty two and three tenths feet below the top of flood pool. On the Norfork, we have had limited generation with several significant periods of no generation that allowed for some excellent wading.

There were significant changes to trout fishing regulations effective January 1, 2010. The Catch and Release section on the Norfork River will be increased from it current size of 1.1 miles to a new total of approximately two miles. The new upper boundary will be the bottom of long hole and the new lower limit will be the Ackerman access. The new regulations will also allow for multiple hook points in Catch and Release sections on the White and Norfork Rivers . Up to three treble hooks will be allowed. All hook points must be barbless.  Of interest to fly fishers, is that the new regulations will allow the use of droppers, multiple fly rigs and articulated multiple hook streamers.

While the caddis hatches continued this week, they are not as heavy or spectacular as they were last week. Two major insects were coming off, the grannom and rhyacophilia caddis. The grannom are the smaller of the two (size sixteen) and had a darker wing and tan body. The rhyacophilia were larger (size fourteen) with a lighter wing and green body. The best tactic has been to fish caddis pupa (green or tan) in size fourteen or sixteen under an indicator when there is no top water activity. Bead head green butts and red fox squirrel nymphs have also produced fish. When the trout began keying in on the emergers you switch to soft hackles. Effective flies for this stage have been green butts (my favorite), partridge and green or partridge and orange soft hackles and hares ear soft hackles. When you observe trout taking adult insects, switch to fishing dry flies. The go to fly is the elk hair caddis in size fourteen or sixteen.

If there is some confusion as to which dry fly to fish under multiple hatch conditions, try fishing multiple flies. Tie a twenty four section to the bend of the hook of one fly and the eye of the other. This also makes it easier to spot the fly on the water with so many insects around.

Most of the best top water action has been on the upper river from White Hole down to Rim Shoals. The hot spots have been Wildcat Shoals and Roundhouse Shoals in Cotter.

Rim Shoals has been another hot spot. The hot fly here has been the prince nymph. If you want to wade on high flows you can obtain the services of the water taxi at Rim Shoals Trout Dock. For a nominal fee they will ferry you to wadable water and pick you up when you are ready to return.

We have a significant algae bloom on the White and Norfork. When the water rises a significant amount of it is washed down stream. This dirties the water and makes for difficult fishing as you must constantly clean the algae from your hook.

Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are both high and muddy. The water is at a comfortable temperature and the small mouths are becoming active. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River . There are no dams on these streams. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. The water can rise very quickly.

On the Norfork, we have received reliable wadable water almost every day and there have been some nice caddis and midge hatches. Fishing conditions during the week have been excellent. The hot flies have been elk hair caddis, parachute Adams (size 20 -24), green butts, bead head green butts and Dan’s turkey tail emergers. On higher flows cerise San Juan worms and peach eggs have been the hot flies.

Dry Run Creek has fished well. The most productive flies are sowbugs and worm brown San Juan worms. The most effective way to fish it is to high stick nymphs. There is very little room to cast. Use heavy tippet (at least 4X). Carry a camera and the biggest net that you can lay your hands on. Most fish are lost at the net.

The water level on the Spring River is high and stained. Be sure and wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The hot flies have been olive woolly buggers with a bit of flash, cerise San Juan worms and pheasant tail nymphs. The hot spot has been Dam Three access.

May 16, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Steve Olomon of Steve's Guide Service.

http://www.fishingwithsteve.com/

5/16/10 - The lake level is 556.6, up .7 from last week. The water temperature is in the upper 60's to the low 70's. Stripers are still hitting top water baits, swim baits and on live bait. Bass are also hitting top water, Carolina rigs, swim baits, jigs, and jerk baits. They are hitting on just about anything to want to throw. 

May 15, 2010 - White River - Submitted by Berry Brothers Guides - JOHN BERRY FISHING REPORT 5/15/2010

During the past week, we have had a major precipitation events and strong winds (to include lake wind advisories). The rain had little if any effect on lake levels. The Corps of Engineers continued reduced generation to prevent flooding down stream. The lake level at Bull Shoals Dam dropped four tenths six tenths of a foot to rest at three and four tenths feet above power pool of 654.00 feet. This is thirty seven and six tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Up stream, Table Rock Lake rose one and nine tenths of a foot to rest at one and six tenths of a foot above power pool or fourteen and four tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake fell two and five tenths feet to rest at nine tenths of a foot above power pool or eight feet and seven tenths feet below the top of flood pool (the Corps of Engineers has drawn down Beaver Lake ). On the White, we have had several substantial periods of no generation, which created some excellent wading conditions. Norfork Lake rose one tenths of a foot to rest at four feet above power pool of 552.00 feet or twenty four feet below the top of flood pool. On the Norfork, we have had limited generation with a several significant periods of no generation that allowed for some excellent wading.

There were significant changes to trout fishing regulations effective January 1, 2010. The Catch and Release section on the Norfork River will be increased from it current size of 1.1 miles to a new total of approximately two miles. The new upper boundary will be the bottom of long hole and the new lower limit will be the Ackerman access. The new regulations will also allow for multiple hook points in Catch and Release sections on the White and Norfork Rivers . Up to three treble hooks will be allowed. All hook points must be barbless.  Of interest to fly fishers, is that the new regulations will allow the use of droppers, multiple fly rigs and articulated multiple hook streamers.

We have continued to have spectacular hatches every day this past week. Two major insects were coming off, the grannom and rhyacophilia caddis. The grannom are the smaller of the two (size sixteen) and had a darker wing and tan body. The rhyacophilia were larger (size fourteen) with a lighter wing and green body. The best tactic has been to fish caddis pupa (green or tan) in size fourteen or sixteen under an indicator when there is no top water activity. Bead head green butts and red fox squirrel nymphs have also produced fish. When the trout began keying in on the emergers you switch to soft hackles. Effective flies for this stage have been green butts (my favorite), partridge and green or partridge and orange soft hackles and hares ear soft hackles. When you observe trout taking adult insects, switch to fishing dry flies. The go to fly is the elk hair caddis in size fourteen or sixteen.

If there is some confusion as to which dry fly to fish under multiple hatch conditions, try fishing multiple flies. Tie a twenty four section to the bend of the hook of one fly and the eye of the other. This also makes it easier to spot the fly on the water with so many insects around.

Most of the best top water action has been on the upper river from White Hole down to Rim Shoals. The hot spots have been Wildcat Shoals and Roundhouse Shoals in Cotter. If you want to wade on high flows you can obtain the services of the water taxi at Rim Shoals Trout Dock. For a nominal fee they will ferry you to wadable water and pick you up when you are ready to return.

We have a significant algae bloom on the White and Norfork. When the water rises a significant amount of it is washed down stream. This dirties the water and makes for difficult fishing as you must constantly clean the algae from your hook.

Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are both dropping and are beginning to clear. The water is at a comfortable temperature and the small mouths are becoming active. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River . There are no dams on these streams. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. The water can rise very quickly.

On the Norfork, we have received reliable wadable water almost every day and there have been some nice caddis and midge hatches. Fishing conditions during the week have been excellent. The hot flies have been elk hair caddis, parachute Adams (size 20 -24), green butts, bead head green butts and Dan’s turkey tail emergers.

Dry Run Creek has fished well. The most productive flies are sowbugs and worm brown San Juan worms. The new bank stabilization and habitat improvement of the Dry Run Creek restoration sponsored by the Friends of the Norfork Fish Hatchery has created numerous new spots to fish. There is plenty of room for everybody. There are big fish everywhere.

The water level on the Spring River is still a bit high and stained. Be sure and wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The hot flies have been olive woolly buggers with a bit of flash, cerise San Juan worms and pheasant tail nymphs. The hot spot has been Dam T access.

May 10, 2010 - Millwood Lake - Submitted by Millwood Lake Guide Service - Navigation conditions are near normal elevation.  

May 9, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters.

May 9, 2010 - Norfork - Nofork Lake Fishing Report by Steve Olomon of Steve's Guide Service.

http://www.fishingwithsteve.com/

 The lake came up .2 this week to 555.9. The water temperature is in the upper 60's. Stripers are still hitting top water baits and swim baits. The largemouth are hitting these as well. The bass are also hitting Carolina rigs, jigs and lipless crank baits. Throw a tube for smallies on pea gravel banks.

May 6, 2010 - White River - Submitted by Berry Brothers Guides - During the past week, we have had a precipitation event and strong winds (to include lake wind advisories). The rain had little if any effect on lake levels. The Corps of Engineers significantly reduced generation to prevent flooding down stream. The lake level at Bull Shoals Dam eased up six tenths of a foot to rest at three and eight tenths feet above power pool of 654.00 feet. This is thirty seven and two tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Up stream, Table Rock Lake fell two tenths of a foot to rest at three tenths of a foot below power pool or sixteen and three tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake fell two tenths of a foot to rest at three and four tenths of a foot above power pool or six feet and two tenths feet below the top of flood pool. On the White, we have had several substantial periods of no generation, which created some excellent wading conditions. Norfork Lake rose six tenths of a foot to rest at three and nine tenths feet above power pool of 552.00 feet or twenty four and one tenth feet below the top of flood pool. On the Norfork, we have had limited generation with a several significant periods of no generation that allowed for some excellent wading.

There were significant changes to trout fishing regulations effective January 1, 2010. The Catch and Release section on the Norfork River will be increased from it current size of 1.1 miles to a new total of approximately two miles. The new upper boundary will be the bottom of long hole and the new lower limit will be the Ackerman access. The new regulations will also allow for multiple hook points in Catch and Release sections on the White and Norfork Rivers . Up to three treble hooks will be allowed. All hook points must be barbless.  Of interest to fly fishers, is that the new regulations will allow the use of droppers, multiple fly rigs and articulated multiple hook streamers.

There were some spectacular hatches every day this past week. Two major insects were coming off, the grannom and rhyacophilia caddis. At times the hatches were so heavy it looked like it was snowing. The grannom are the smaller of the two (size sixteen) and had a darker wing and tan body. The rhyacophilia were larger (size fourteen) with a lighter wing and green body. The best tactic has been to fish caddis pupa (green or tan) in size fourteen or sixteen under an indicator when there is no top water activity. Green copper Johns and red fox squirrel nymphs have also produced fish. When the trout began keying in on the emergers you switch to soft hackles. Effective flies for this stage have been green butts (my favorite), partridge and green or partridge and orange soft hackles and hares ear soft hackles. When you observe trout taking adult insects, switch to fishing dry flies. The go to fly is the elk hair caddis in size fourteen or sixteen.

If there is some confusion as to which dry fly to fish under multiple hatch conditions, try fishing multiple flies. Tie a twenty four section to the bend of the hook of one fly and the eye of the other. This also makes it easier to spot the fly on the water with so many insects around.

Most of the best top water action has been on the upper river from White Hole down to Rim Shoals. The hot spots have been Wildcat Shoals and the Rim Shoals Catch and Release area. If you want to wade on high flows you can obtain the services of the water taxi at Rim Shoals Trout Dock. For a nominal fee they will ferry you to wadable water and pick you up when you are ready to return.

Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are both dropping and are beginning to clear. The warm temperatures are beginning to heat them up and the small mouth will become more active when the water temperature reaches fifty five degrees.

On the Norfork, we have received reliable wadable water almost every day and there have been some nice caddis and midge hatches. Fishing conditions during the week have been excellent. There have been some sulphurs observed but they have been sporadic and the fish have not paid much attention to them. The hot flies have been elk hair caddis, parachute Adams (size 20 -24), green butts and Dan’s turkey tail emergers.

Dry Run Creek has fished well. The most productive flies are sowbugs and worm brown San Juan worms. There is very limited casting room and the best technique is to high stick nymphs under an indicator. Use heavy tippet (at least 4X) and carry a large net. Do not forget your camera. It would be a shame for your youngster to catch the fish of a life time and not have a picture of it.

The water level on the Spring River is still a bit high and stained. Be sure and wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The hot flies have been olive woolly buggers with a bit of flash, cerise San Juan worms and pheasant tail nymphs. The hot spot has been Bayou access.

May 4, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Tim Partin 101 Grocery and Bait.

http://www.101groceryandbait.com

05/04/10 Fishing Norfork Lake is hot, with a water level around 556’ MSL and surface temp in the low to mid 70 degrees the fish are calling you. Bass fishing has been great for most everyone using rubber bait, stick baits and of course top water. Walleye fishing is good using worms and minnows fished with lead head jigs and stick baits are working also. Blue gill fishing is good using worms, crickets and small spinner baits. White bass fishing is fair most are telling me they are doing best in the mornings in the coves for white bass. Cat fishing is doing well using worms and small sunfish. Crappie fishing has been a challenge. Most are still fishing the banks and not doing well, you need to be fishing in 20-40 feet of water and fishing near the bottom. This has had the best results for most folks. Striper fishing is good using live bait and stick baits are still working some nice stripers were caught this weekend using spoons cast from the bank. 

May 3, 2010 - Millwood Lake - Submitted by Millwood Lake Guide Service Navigation conditions are above normal elevation.  

May 2, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters.

http://www.stroutfitters.com/ - The fish are feeding early and late in the evening, fish the windy points with rouge's and have a top water bait ready. The dam area, Koso, Hudson, and Thumb all are holding fish.

May 2, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Steve Olomon of Steve's Guide Service.

http://www.fishingwithsteve.com/ - 5/2/10 The lake level is 555.75 up .5 from last week and the water temperature is still in the mid to upper 60's. We are still having a top water bite early and just before the sun goes down. The bite is better if there is little or no wind. We caught some stripers up in Pigeon Creek and down in Big Creek this week.  They were  hitting spooks, soft jerk baits and red fins. They are also catching stripers on live bait.  We also got some nice largemouth on these as well. Bass are hitting jigs and crank baits also. For the night bite throw a stick bait up to the bank and reel the bait back SLOW.

April 29, 2010 - White River - Submitted by Berry Brothers Guides - During the past week, we have had a precipitation event and much stronger winds (to include lake wind advisories). The rain had little if any effect on lake levels. The Corps of Engineers cut back on generation to prevent flooding down stream. The lake level at Bull Shoals Dam remained steady at three and two tenths feet above power pool of 654.00 feet. This is thirty seven and eight tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Up stream, Table Rock Lake fell one tenth of a foot to rest at one tenth of a foot below power pool or sixteen and one tenth feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake remained steady at three and six tenths of a foot above power pool or six feet below the top of flood pool. On the White, we have had much lower levels of generation and several periods of no generation, which created some wadable water. Norfork Lake rose three tenths of a foot to rest at three and three tenths feet above power pool of 552.00 feet or twenty four and three tenths feet below the top of flood pool. On the Norfork, we have had moderate generation with a several significant periods of no generation that allowed for some excellent wading.

There were significant changes to trout fishing regulations effective January 1, 2010. The Catch and Release section on the Norfork River will be increased from it current size of 1.1 miles to a new total of approximately two miles. The new upper boundary will be the bottom of long hole and the new lower limit will be the Ackerman access. The new regulations will also allow for multiple hook points in Catch and Release sections on the White and Norfork Rivers . Up to three treble hooks will be allowed. All hook points must be barbless.  Of interest to fly fishers, is that the new regulations will allow the use of droppers, multiple fly rigs and articulated multiple hook streamers.

The Catch and Release section below Bull Shoals Dam, which was closed from November 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 for the brown trout spawn, has now reopened. Remember that there are numerous spawning beds (redds) containing freshly laid and fertilized eggs. Please avoid dragging chains through these areas. The redds will appear as clean depressions in the gravel.

The hot spot was the Catch and Release section at Bull Shoals Dam. On the lower flows the hot flies were midge patterns, black or red zebra midges with silver wire or silver bead and Dan’s turkey tail emerger. Small green copper Johns and caddis larva were also productive. On the higher flows, the key to success was to fish brightly colored San Juan worms (cerise, hot fluorescent pink and red) and egg patterns (peach and orange). On water this high, you must use long leader/tippet combinations and a bit of lead. You must tick the bottom.  

Another hot spot has been The Rim Shoals Catch and Release area. On the lower flows we have received this week there was quite a bit of success with prince nymphs and green copper Johns fished under an indicator. The caddis are still coming off and several anglers were able to catch some good top water action on slow runs near the bank that were wadable in the reduced flows. There was also some nice top water action at Jenkin’s Creek. If you want to wade on the high flows you can obtain the services of the water taxi at Rim Shoals Trout Dock. For a nominal fee they will ferry you to wadable water and pick you up when you are ready to return.

Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are both dropping and are beginning to clear. The warm temperatures are beginning to heat them up and the small mouth will become more active when the water temperature reaches fifty five degrees.

We have received reliable wadable water every day and this has drawn quite a bit of pressure to the Norfork particularly on the weekends. Fishing conditions during the week have been excellent. We have had some nice caddis and midge hatches that anglers have fished with quite a bit of success. There have been some sulphurs observed but they have been sporadic and the fish have not paid much attention to them. The hot flies have been elk hair caddis, parachute Adams (size 20 -24), green butts and Dan’s turkey tail emergers. On the high flows, brightly colored San Juan worms (red, cerise and hot fluorescent pink) and egg patterns (peach and orange) have been the go to flies. On the upper river, try a sowbug dropper and on the lower river try a caddis pupa or a copper John.

Dry Run Creek has fished extremely well. The most productive flies are sowbugs and worm brown San Juan worms. There is very limited casting room and the best technique is to high stick nymphs under an indicator. Use heavy tippet (at least 4X) and carry a large net. Most fish are lost at the net. Please be careful when handling trout. Always wet your hands when doing so and leave them in the net submerged in the water until you are ready to take your photo. Minimize their time out of the water. Carefully revive them by gently moving them back and forth in the water to run oxygen through their gills.

The water level on the Spring River is still a bit stained. Be sure and wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The hot flies have been olive woolly buggers with a bit of flash, cerise San Juan worms and pheasant tail nymphs. The hot spot has been Bayou access.

April 27, 2010- Greers Ferry Lake - Submitted by Fish Finders Fish Service -  The water level on Greers Ferry Lake is 462.72 and falling. Temperature is 58-62 degrees and is falling due to the recent cool rain and cool nights.

Bass Fishing is still good but the fish have backed off from where they were a few have spawned but most have not. They can still be caught on a Carolina rig in front of the bushes some on jerk bates and in the guts of the creeks but most are trying to move towards the bushes.

Texas Rig Lizards: Top water frogs buzz bates and spinner bates

The Crappie Fishing: Is still very good in the bushes not all of them have spawned. It will continue to be good for a while because the cool weather has set them back some. Try Jigs and Jigs tipped with minnows, Dabbled around the bushes

Wallie Fishing: Still not what it should be but a few can still be picked up in 18-27ft of water on Jig heads with crawlers dragged along the bottom, or you might try some crank bait for some suspended fish that are suspended in about 15ft of water over 27ft of water.

Catfish: Is real good on points with floating trout lines using soap and ol - roy dog food or flatheads are coming in with people using  jugs with a 17 foot leader using Bream for bait.

Whites and Hybrids: Are scattered through out the lake and water column, can be caught from 6in to 47ft deep using grubs in line spinners spoons and swim baits

April 27, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Steve Olomon of Steve's Guide Service.

http://www.fishingwithsteve.com/ - 4/25/10 The lake level is 555.2 and will rise because of the 2 1/2" of rain we had in the last couple days. The water temperature is still in the mid to upper 60's. We had a good top water bite which will turn on again as soon as this front passes. There still are some fish coming up but will get better. We were catching stripers, hybids, whites, largemouth, smallmouth and a few kentuckies on top water. Thursday was the best day. The bite was early and about a hour before sunset. Then when it gets dark throw stick baits up to the bank and bring them back to the boat real slow. The walleyes will also hit the stick baits after dark.

April 27, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters.

http://www.stroutfitters.com/ - 4/23/10 The night bite on Norfork Lake is in full swing, a 41 lb striper was caught Wed. night on a rouge. With the full moon next week the fishing should be the best for this year. Fish the main lake points from Diamond to the dam area.

April 22, 2010 - White River - Submitted by Berry Brothers Guides - JOHN BERRY FISHING REPORT 4/24/2010

During the past week, we have had some minor precipitation and much milder winds. All of the lakes on the White River System continue their fall. The lake level at Bull Shoals Dam fell two and three tenths feet to rest at three and two tenths feet above power pool of 654.00 feet. This is thirty seven and eight tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Up stream, Table Rock Lake fell one tenth of a foot to rest at power pool or sixteen feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake fell two tenths feet to rest at three and six tenths of a foot above power pool or six feet below the top of flood pool. On the White, we have had generation around the clock. Norfork Lake fell five tenths of a foot to rest at three feet above power pool of 552.00 feet or twenty five feet below the top of flood pool. On the Norfork, we have had moderate generation with a several significant periods of no generation that allowed for some good wading. The Corps of Engineers is aggressively drawing down the lakes and we should return to power pool on the White in one week, providing we receive no substantial rain.

There were significant changes to trout fishing regulations effective January 1, 2010. The Catch and Release section on the Norfork River will be increased from it current size of 1.1 miles to a new total of approximately two miles. The new upper boundary will be the bottom of long hole and the new lower limit will be the Ackerman access. The new regulations will also allow for multiple hook points in Catch and Release sections on the White and Norfork Rivers . Up to three treble hooks will be allowed. All hook points must be barbless.  Of interest to fly fishers, is that the new regulations will allow the use of droppers, multiple fly rigs and articulated multiple hook streamers.

The Catch and Release section below Bull Shoals Dam, which was closed from November 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 for the brown trout spawn, has now reopened. Remember that there are numerous spawning beds (redds) containing freshly laid and fertilized eggs. Please avoid dragging chains through these areas. The redds will appear as clean depressions in the gravel.

The flows from the sluice gates have ceased and the water on the White is cleaner and the volume is also diminished. As a result, fishing has been better in general. On the higher flows we received this week, the key to success was to fish brightly colored San Juan worms (cerise, hot fluorescent pink and red) and egg patterns (peach and orange). On water this high, you must use long leader/tippet combinations (ten feet) and a bit of lead. You must tick the bottom. Use a strike indicator and 4X tippet. The most productive area for this technique has been the Catch and Release Section below Bull Shoals Dam (various midge patterns have also been a productive fly in this section).

Another hot spot has been The Rim Shoals Catch and Release area. On the more moderate flows we have received this week there was quite a bit of success with prince nymphs fished under an indicator. The caddis are still coming off and several anglers were able to catch some good top water action on slow runs near the bank that were wadable in the reduced flows. If you want to wade on the high flows you can obtain the services of the water taxi at Rim Shoals Trout Dock. For a nominal fee they will ferry you to wadable water and pick you up when you are ready to return. They can provide these services in flows up to 17,000 cubic feet per second.

Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are both dropping and are beginning to clear. The warm temperatures are beginning to heat them up and the small mouth will become more active when the water temperature reaches fifty five degrees.

We have received reliable wadable water every day and this has drawn quite a bit of pressure to the Norfork particularly on the weekends. Fishing conditions during the week have been excellent. We have had some nice caddis and midge hatches that anglers have fished with quite a bit of success. There have been some sulphurs observed but they have been sporadic and the fish have not paid much attention to them. The hot flies have been elk hair caddis, parachute Adams (size 20 -24), green butts and Dan’s turkey tail emergers. On the high flows, brightly colored San Juan worms (red, cerise and hot fluorescent pink) and egg patterns (peach and orange) have been the go to flies. On the upper river, try a sowbug dropper and on the lower river try a caddis pupa or a copper John.

Dry Run Creek has fished extremely well. The Dry Run Creek improvement project sponsored by the Friends of the Norfork Fish Hatchery has been completed and the improved access continues to draw more and more anglers. This is a major attraction for the Twin Lakes Area. The most productive flies are sowbugs and worm brown San Juan worms. There is very limited casting room and the best technique is to high stick nymphs under an indicator. Use heavy tippet (at least 4X) and carry a large net. Most fish are lost at the net. While you are there, take a tour of the adjacent National Fish Hatchery. Be sure and remove your waders before entering to prevent the spread of aquatic diseases.

The water level on the Spring River is falling and the water is beginning to clear. Be sure and wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The hot flies have been olive woolly buggers, cerise San Juan worms and pheasant tail nymphs. The hot spot has been the Dam Three Access area.

April 21, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Steve Olomon of Steve's Guide Service. http://www.fishingwithsteve.com/ The lake level is 555.4 and the water temperature is in the mid to upper 60's. The  stripers are hitting   top water baits early in the morning and just before sunset. After the sun goes down change to a stick bait and throw it up to the bank and reel real slow just enough so the bait wobbles back and forth. Some bass are moving to their beds on the lower end of the lake. Till next week Good Fishing!!!!!!!

Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters. http://www.stroutfitters.com/ 4/17/10 Fishing has been good all week, the bite was early and good until the sun came up then it slowed until the wind blew. Now the wind has changed to NE & East and the fishing has slowed down. There is a little top water bit. The fish are still shallow holding on points. There are fish in Diamond, Big Creek and Brushy Creek plus the main lake points around the dam.

Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters. http://www.stroutfitters.com/ 4/17/10 Fishing has been good all week, the bite was early and good until the sun came up then it slowed until the wind blew. Now the wind has changed to NE & East and the fishing has slowed down. There is a little top water bit. The fish are still shallow holding on points. There are fish in Diamond, Big Creek and Brushy Creek plus the main lake points around the dam.

April 20, 2010- Greers Ferry Lake - Submitted by Fish Finders Fish Service -  The lake level is at 461.32 and rising just a little as not much generation is going on and the temp ranges any where from 58 in the mornings to 70 by afternoon.

Most of the bass have not spawned yet as we should have a big wave come in by the weekend and more to follow that , they can be caught out in front of the bushes with a c-rig or a jig and in the bushes swimming a swim bait or a texas rigged lizard or floating worm.

Bream fishing is good with night crawlers, up shallow.

Crappie are in the bushes and doing their spawning now and it should continue to be good until the first week of may anyway, try jigs and jigs tipped with minnows.

The walleye are biting real funny at present a lot of bites but few fish the bite will get better as the lake walleye have not spawned yet and the river walleye post spawn bite have not turned on because of the cooler weather. Try dragging crawlers in 13-27 feet of water on jig heads

Some whites and hybrids are starting to bust out in the main lake and some were caught in 47 feet this week try topwater baits , little georges and the like for schoolers and spoons and in-line spinners for the deeper fish

April 8, 2010 - White River - Submitted by Berry Brothers Guides - JOHN BERRY FISHING REPORT 4/08/2010

During the past week, we have had yet another significant rain event and very heavy winds (to include lake wind advisories). The lake level at Bull Shoals Dam rose one and eight tenths feet to rest at eight feet above power pool of 654.00 feet. This is thirty three feet below the top of flood pool. Up stream, Table Rock Lake fell one and eight tenths of a foot to rest at seven tenths of a foot above power pool or fifteen and three tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake rose nine tenths of a foot to rest at three and eight tenths of a foot above power pool or five and eight tenths feet below the top of flood pool. On the White, we have had generation around the clock. Norfork Lake rose two and eight tenths of a foot to rest at four and three tenths of a foot above power pool of 552.00 feet or twenty three and seven tenths feet below the top of flood pool. On the Norfork, we have had moderate generation with a few periods of no generation at night. All of the lakes, on the White River system, are now above power pool. The Corps of Engineers is aggressively drawing down the lakes and we should return to wadable conditions in three weeks providing we receive no further rain.

There were significant changes to trout fishing regulations effective January 1, 2010. The Catch and Release section on the Norfork River will be increased from it current size of 1.1 miles to a new total of approximately two miles. The new upper boundary will be the bottom of long hole and the new lower limit will be the Ackerman access. The new regulations will also allow for multiple hook points in Catch and Release sections on the White and Norfork Rivers . Up to three treble hooks will be allowed. All hook points must be barbless.  Of interest to fly fishers, is that the new regulations will allow the use of droppers, multiple fly rigs and articulated multiple hook streamers.

The Catch and Release section below Bull Shoals Dam, which was closed from November 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 for the brown trout spawn, has now reopened. Remember that there are numerous spawning beds (redds) containing freshly laid and fertilized eggs. Please avoid dragging chains through these areas. The redds will appear as clean depressions in the gravel.

On the higher flows we received this week, the key to success was to fish brightly colored San Juan worms (cerise, hot fluorescent pink and red) and egg patterns (peach and orange). On water this high, you must use long leader/tippet combinations (fourteen feet) and a lot of lead. You must tick the bottom. Use a large strike indicator and 4X tippet. The most productive area for this technique has been the Catch and Release Section below Bull Shoals Dam (sowbugs have also been a productive fly in this section). We did receive a brief period of very low generation (960 cubic feet per second) that fished particularly well. The hot flies during this unexpected low water were the hares ear soft hackle (size 18) and black zebra midge with silver wire and silver bead.

Another hot spot has been White Shoals (below Rim Shoals). The hot fly has been the Y2K and hot pink San Juan worms. To increase hook ups many anglers have been using a dropper. Effective droppers in the last week have been black zebra midges with silver wire and silver bead, caddis pupa and pheasant tail nymphs.

If you want to wade on the high flows you can obtain the services of the water taxi at Rim Shoals Trout Dock. For a nominal fee they will ferry you to wadable water and pick you up when you are ready to return. They can provide these services in flows up to 17,000 cubic feet per second.

Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are both dropping but are still a bit stained. The warm temperatures are beginning to heat them up and the small mouth will become more active when the water temperature reaches fifty five degrees.

The Norfork received moderate flow around the clock with a bit of wadable water (at night). On the high flows, brightly colored San Juan worms (red, cerise and hot fluorescent pink) and egg patterns (peach and orange) have been the go to flies. On the upper river, try a sowbug dropper and on the lower river try a caddis pupa.

Dry Run Creek has fished extremely well. There was a bit of pressure last week from anglers wanting to take advantage of the incredible spring weather. The habitat improvement part of the Dry Run Creek improvement project sponsored by the Friends of the Norfork Fish Hatchery is in progress. Don’t be put off by the sight of heavy equipment in the stream bed. They are busily improving fishing on the creek. The hot fly this past week was the sowbug followed by the worm brown San Juan worm. While you are there, take a few minutes to visit the adjacent National Fish Hatchery. It is fascinating. Be sure and remove your waders to prevent the spread of aquatic diseases.

The water level on the Spring River is high and the water is stained from the recent rains. It is beginning to clear. Be sure and wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The hot flies have been olive woolly buggers, cerise San Juan worms and pheasant tail nymphs. The hot spot has been the Dam Three Access area.

April 7, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters.

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4/7/10 The fishing is still hot for both live bait and stick baits, we have been catching stripers early along the shore, then when the wind picks up we fish the windy banks out about 4o'. We have been using gizzard shad, but you can catch them throwing flukes and stick baits when the wind is blowing during the day. The dam area, Big Creek and Brushy Creek are holding good fish.

April 7, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters.

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 4/4/10 Fishing is picking up for both top water and live bait. The fish are on all the points on the lower part of the lake, they are also very shallow very early and late into the evening. Live bait and stick baits are working, plus flukes throw to the buck brush. Also the white bass are way up the creeks spawning, that is very early morning and evening, try road runners and kast masters.

April 6, 2010- Greers Ferry Lake - Submitted by Fish Finders Fish Service -  The water level at greers ferry is at 461.86 and holding pretty steady and warming up pretty well , the temp is ranging anywhere in the afternoons from 60 degrees to as low as 54 degrees

The walleye are still up the rivers with some not spawned out , they are really running late for the river spawn , so the lake spawn will be later as well and run maybe even into june this year try dragging crawlers on jigheads and harness rigs for the best results .

The crappie have pulled back up on the flats and in the bushes doing their thing up the rivers try jigs tipped with minnows , the fish in the lake should follow soon.

No report on catfish.

A lot of white bass have not spawned either and will continue to be good until after all the walleye get out of the river try grubs , roadrunners and small sassy shads and in-line spinners

Some hybrid bass are mixed in with the whites and can be caught the same way and the others in the lake are trying to dump their eggs as well.

The bass fishing is about to explode at any time , try c-rigs out in front of the bushes and top water frogs , and pitch centipedes and small craws in the bushes them selves and be on the look out for bedding fish and remember the small mouth will be a little deeper , after this cold front try throwing a jighead worm as they will for sure back out some

April 6, 2010 - Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Steve Olomon of Steve's Guide Service.

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 4/6/10 The lake level is 556 and the water temperature is in the upper 50's to the low 60's. The top water bite is starting to get going and the night bite is getting better. The top water bite is good for about an hour when the sun gets higher the fish go deeper. There is some activity about a half hour before dark too. Throw stick baits after it gets dark. We also threw swim baits and we catching stripers, hybrids. largemouth and smallmouth. Till next week Good Fishing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 6, 2010 -Norfork - Norfork Lake Fishing Report by Tim Partin 101 Grocery and Bait.

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 04/05/10 Norfork Lake level is good around 555 and the surface water temp varies from 57-62 degrees. Fishing has been good for all species here on Norfork Lake. Monster blue gill have been hitting minnows, red worms and crickets. The crappies are hitting minnows and your favorite jig baits. The crappie fishing will only get better, seems like they are moving into some shallow waters just waiting for that water temp to hit the mid 60 degrees and that will be soon. Bass fishing has been good as have the size of the bass from 5-7 pounders using an array of baits, like pork and jig, crank baits, flukes and some top water, it is just awesome. Striper fishing, white bass, walleye and catfish have all been good and will only get better. In the next few weeks it will be incredible. The temperature is coming up every day. So the best thing I can say is, get on the water, the fish are calling! Are you ready? Have Fun Go Fishin.

April 5, 2010 - Millwood Lake - Submitted by Millwood Lake Guide Service - The Overall Picture: 

April 1, 2010 - White River - Submitted by Berry Brothers Guides - During the past week, we have had a significant rain event and very heavy winds (to include lake wind advisories) which has caused all of the lakes in the White river system to continue their rise. The lake level at Bull Shoals Dam rose four and two tenths feet to rest at six and two tenths feet above power pool of 654.00 feet. This is thirty four and eight tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Up stream, Table Rock Lake rose five tenths of a foot to rest at two and five tenths feet above power pool or thirteen and five tenths feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake rose one and six tenths of a foot to rest at two and nine tenths of a foot above power pool or six and six tenths feet below the top of flood pool. On the White, we have had generation around the clock. The level of generation has been gradually ramped up. Norfork Lake rose one and five tenths of a foot to rest at one and four tenths of a foot below power pool of 552.00 feet or twenty six and six tenths feet below the top of flood pool. On the Norfork, we have had round the clock generation at a moderate level. All of the lakes on the White River system are now above power pool. The Corps of Engineers is aggressively drawing down the lakes and we should return to wadable conditions in two to three weeks providing we receive no further rain.

There were significant changes to trout fishing regulations effective January 1, 2010. The Catch and Release section on the Norfork River will be increased from it current size of 1.1 miles to a new total of approximately two miles. The new upper boundary will be the bottom of long hole and the new lower limit will be the Ackerman access. The new regulations will also allow for multiple hook points in Catch and Release sections on the White and Norfork Rivers . Up to three treble hooks will be allowed. All hook points must be barbless.  Of interest to fly fishers, is that the new regulations will allow the use of droppers, multiple fly rigs and articulated multiple hook streamers.

The Catch and Release section below Bull Shoals Dam, which was closed from November 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 for the brown trout spawn, has now reopened. Remember that there are numerous spawning beds (redds) containing freshly laid and fertilized eggs. Please avoid dragging chains through these areas. The redds will appear as clean depressions in the gravel.

On the higher flows we received this week, the key to success was to fish brightly colored San Juan worms (cerise, hot fluorescent pink and red) and egg patterns (peach and orange). On water this high, you must use long leader/tippet combinations (fourteen feet) and a lot of lead. You must tick the bottom. Use a large strike indicator and 4X tippet. The most productive area for this technique has been the Catch and Release Section below Bull Shoals Dam (sowbugs have also been a productive fly in this section).

Another hot spot has been White Shoals (below Rim Shoals). The hot fly has been the Y2K. To increase hook ups many anglers have been using a dropper. Effective droppers in the last week have been black zebra midges with silver wire and silver bead, caddis pupa and pheasant tail nymphs.

If you want to wade on the high flows you can obtain the services of the water taxi at Rim Shoals Trout Dock. For a nominal fee they will ferry you to wadable water and pick you up when you are ready to return. They can provide these services in flows up to 17,000 cubic feet per second.

Anglers in the Redds landing have also reported success on the higher flows.

Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are both dropping and are beginning to clear. The warm temperatures are beginning to warm them up and the small mouth will become more active when the water temperature reaches fifty five degrees.

The Norfork received moderate flow around the clock. There was no wadable water. On the high flows, brightly colored San Juan worms (red, cerise and hot fluorescent pink) and egg patterns (peach and orange) have been the go to flies. On the upper river try a sowbug dropper and on the lower river try a caddis pupa.

Dry Run Creek has fished well. There was a bit of pressure last week from anglers visiting to take advantage of spring break. The habitat improvement part of the Dry Run Creek improvement project sponsored by the Friends of the Norfork Fish Hatchery is in progress. Don’t be put off by the sight of heavy equipment in the stream bed. They are busily improving fishing on the creek. The hot fly this past week was the sowbug followed by the worm brown San Juan worm. There have also been a lot of bank stabilization improvements that allow access to most of the creek without the use of waders. Remember to bring a camera and a really big net.

The water level on the Spring River is high and the water is stained from the recent rains. It is beginning to clear. Be sure and wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The hot flies have been olive woolly buggers, cerise San Juan worms and pheasant tail nymphs.

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