Lake Sequoyah Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. Bass are fair on spinnerbaits and jerkbaits. Square-bill crankbaits, Chatterbaits and Brazalo Spinnerbaits will randomly connect with the shallow-roaming bass. There has been a shad kill on the White River at Bull Shoals Dam and on the Norfork Tailwater at Norfork Dam. The lake level at Bull Shoals rose 0.3 foot to the power pool of 659 feet msl. Their depth will depend on the depth of the bait. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. Sounds like the big bass are on. Wade fisherman and boaters alike must use extreme caution when attempting to use the area. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam was 30,050 cfs. There will be more traffic on the river than we've gotten used to over the slower winter months. Anglers are using minnows or jigs (Bobby Garland brand in Shiny Hiney color). If you seek bream, throw worms. Barring complications, both lakes will be completed by March 15. Try a lipless crankbait or jerkbait over main lake points for these fish. wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. Numerous male bass continue to be found roaming flats from 2-6 feet deep where bedding areas exist, searching out new bedding sites. I do replace the hook with a feathered treble hook. I post almost daily on Facebook. You have to cast over, then through and finally under the ring and hit a target. This is a natural phenomenon that occurs occasionally during cold weather and high generation. Prepare for success with accurate data about the Extremely slick rock structure all over the tailrace further complicates matters. The pool elevation is 212.98 feet msl. Current along Little River was stained this week with discharge release at the dam, and river clarity ranged 4-8 inches visibility depending on location. No reports of catfish. As always, feel free to ping me at c.abernathy32@gmail.com for more info. The stage at Augusta is steady at 31.30 feet, which is about 5.3 feet above the flood stage of 26.00 feet. Try hitting the deep areas of the river when looking for these fish. Plenty of blue-wing olives are hatching, but we need better clarity for nymphs." I do replace the hook with a feathered treble hook. The clarity was good to fair stain in a few areas. Looks like weve got more snow headed our way, along with rain. Entergy has begun the refilling of lakes Hamilton and Catherine. Cordell or Kastmaster Spoons are finding vertical suspended bass from 10-15 feet on ledges or deep creek outside bends with stumps present. Before launching, please check in at the Conservation Education Center, and report back before leaving. (updated 3-10-2022) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are still navigable. The walleye spawn below Carpenter Dam is now in full swing with smaller males being caught in the 1-pound range. Use minnows or jigs. Little Red River said Thursday that the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 463.15 feet msl, which is 1.11 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and trying to come up more but is being kept in check with generation. You can use your own rod for the accuracy casts. White Bass (updated 3-10-2022) Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) said anglers are back at it and theyve had success. Yes, you will need to do some searching, but if you find some bait, I just about guarantee you will find striped bass nearby. Now that the brown trout spawn is over, they are moving back to their regular locations. The target will be a ring. The clarity is clearing. The walleye spawn is starting and walleye have been caught from Point 12 up to Camp War Eagle and up to the Arkansas Highway 45 bridge all the way to Lake Sequoyah Dam. If you find them and they are not feeding, you will need to wait them out until they get energetic again or move to the next brushpile. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email. Thats the only species reported. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and ", (updated 3-10-2022) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service said that during the past week they had about three quarters of an inch of rain in Cotter, frigid temperatures and heavy winds. Total outflow from the dam is 15,964 cfs.
Angler Guide | Arkansas Fishing Report: Peckerwood Lake Rock Crawlers, Wiggle Warts on steeper ledge transitions, and cover water. The lake is also used for recreation and is well known for its populations of channel catfish and crappie. Upstream, Table Rock Lake 0.4 foot to rest at 0.5 foot above power pool and 15.5 feet below the top of flood pool. (updated 3-10-2022) Masterbaiters Bait and Tackle (501-209-6538) on Arkansas Highway 7 outside Hot Springs Village says Nimrod has been hot under the dam on minnows for crappie, as well as up the river. Over the next couple of weeks, key in on areas outside of regular spawning areas. With the recent cooler weather, fish should still be in deeper water suspended in the 12- to 15-foot range. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge was up again from last week to 27.82 feet, almost 2 feet above the flood stage of 26.00 feet. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team had no new reports. Try a lipless crankbait or jerkbait over main lake points for these fish. White is Johns current favorite color. Largemouth Bass The bait was 20-40 deep and varied. For real-time information on stream flow in Arkansas from the U.S. Geological Survey, visit: For water-quality statistics (including temperature) in many Arkansas streams and lakes, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/current/?type=quality. Crappie were fair using minnows or jigs. I guess I will be out seeing where the bait moved to next Sunday. Spring River Fly-fishing under an indicator with pink or white San Juan worms has been producing. Here is his latest report: Late last week the crappie had moved up in the water column and we caught fish as shallow as 4 feet deep. Beaver Lake (updated 3-10-2022) Shane Goodner, owner of Catchem All Guide Service, reports that water temperature below the dam is 46 degrees with stained conditions in the tailrace. Stripers are good and should be staging to make their runs up the river channels. The hot flies have been sowbugs and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise). As for the fishing specifics, Mike said: Casting spoons or trolling crankbaits and A-rigs have produced. Bass fishing has been fair. Grasshoppers have produced fish, particularly when used in conjunction with a small nymph dropper (try a size 20 black zebra midge). We continue searching for the large schools over the past week but have not yet found the whites all the way up Little River near Patterson Shoals yet. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. The striped bass that I found today were in large schools that appeared to be feeding. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff there is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The White has had no wadable water. (updated 3-10-2022) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said he did not have anything new to add to his report this week. Here's your fishing report for today the 27th of April for Castaic Lake. The scenic lake is full of slab crappie, giant bluegills, largemouth bass, and catfish of all species. The first rod is a bamboo with standard matching line. The gate at the dam at Lake Poinsett was closed in late 2020 following the completion of a three-year renovation project, and the lake began to refill. (updated 3-10-2022) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team had no new reports. The area needs to dry up for a while. I caught one small striper accidently in about 10 feet of water fishing for bass, four crappie, two bass, two big bluegill and a couple of warmouth in about 2 hours of fishing. (updated 3-3-2022) Capt. Don't make the mistake of attempting to keep more than the legal limit of any fish species from Arkansas waters.
pay and fish lakes The stage is falling at 7.33 feet (flood stage is 32 feet). I reel back to the boat very slowly, letting it sink more as it is being retrieved. No reports on catfish. Horseshoe Lake The hot spot on the White has been the catch-and-release section below Bull Shoals Dam. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 5,418 cfs (both turbine and spillway). Fishing is best with heavy generation. There is no warm up with the rods and you get the best distance from three casts per rod. Brewer Lake (Wednesday) I fished a brushpile to see if crappie were there. We have coaxed a few to hit a Chatterbait, a Brazalo Spinnerbait in Spot Remover or chartreuse/white, or a black and blue salty rat tail and Bass Assassins over the past few days. The White has had no wadable water. WebFishing at Peckerwood Lake, Arkansas. The bass were buried inside of the brush towards the bottom. (updated 3-10-2022) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) said bass are good off the ends of jetties in 6-12 feet depth on medium-diving crankbaits. If you havent done so already, you really need to get a map of the lake. Total outflow at the dam is 5,906 cfs. Bill Lewis MR-6, Echo 1.75 and SB-57 crankbaits in Sneaky Shad, Tennessee Shad, Millwood Magic and Rayburn Red Craw will draw a few random reactions. Lake Monticello Remember that the White and North Fork rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 41,234 cfs, and the stream gauge stage was at 7.79 feet. (updated 3-3-2022) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said water levels have been running at 490 cfs on Tuesday; that is up about a foot above average flow (350 cfs). They were on shallow brush as well as just cruising around. Catfishing is poor. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes flow at Dardanelle Lock and Dam as 30,050 cfs. There has been no wadable water on the Norfork tailwater and it fished well some days and poorly on others. Damiki on a Moon Eye and Rapala jigging Rap. Visit Marks blog at springriverfliesandguides.com/blog for the latest updates. The lake hosted a bass tournament over the weekend but she received no reports. Pool elevation is 249.07 feet msl. Its on their mind. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. Surface water temperature is 50 degrees. Lake Poinsett The lake level has been stable with a slight drop with intermittent power generation and currently sits at 554.05 feet msl. If you see them in deeper water or in a main channel you know bait is close by. Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, FishOn Guide Service Goshen AR. Check out more from Norfork Lake with reports from Steven Street and Lou Gabric below. Rapid temperature change shuts down many fish species until consistent weather resumes. The lake level is still about 659 feet msl and the temperature is 48 and rising. If our current forecast holds true, we have another deep freeze arriving Friday afternoon. The lake is a little stained but is at a normal level. Streamer season fishing is upon us. You can use your own rod for the accuracy casts. (updated 3-3-2022) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) said the water temperature is in the low 50s. Stripers are very hard to pattern right now. Surface temperature is around 58 degrees. The stage at Augusta is steady at 31.30 feet, which is about 5.3 feet above the flood stage of 26.00 feet. "We are still catching fish with the White Lightning being the hot fly this week. (update 2-24-2022) Curtis Willingham at River Rat Bait in Camden (870-231-3831) said crappie were doing well last weekend at White Oak on minnows and jigs. (updated 3-10-2022) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) said black bass are good in 15-25 feet of water on Alabama rigs and drop-shot. Clarity and visibility of the oxbows were 10-20 inches, depending on location. Lake level is at 572.36 feet msl. (updated 2-24-2022) Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop at Crystal Hill (501-758-4958) said crappie are good on the river in the sloughs on minnows and jigs. Rising and stained water spells the death sentence for quality rainbow trout fishing. Use white flies like Marabou Jigs or mop flies. (updated 3-10-2022) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said, Spring break on the White River near Cotter means lots of young anglers coming to the area, and there's nothing better than seeing a family enjoying the great outdoors fishing for, catching, and releasing boatloads of trout in the beauty of The Natural State. Echo Park is located NW of downtown Los Angeles. Total outflow from Norfork Dam is 6,220 cfs. It was also full of bait. Be prepared for low to very low temperatures in the morning and, more often than not, sun-warmed afternoons. Norfork Lake fell 0.1 foot to rest at 0.4 foot above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 25.8 feet below the top of flood pool. You can use the back cast only and you get two tries. Fish the upper river at the Lassiter Access to avoid them or fish Dam 3 late in the afternoon, after they have left the area. You will get two tries from each side. (updated 3-10-2022) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) says the water is muddy and low. Good fishing on the coast. Use redworms or crickets. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. They were fishing deep with Alabama rigs. The competition is divided into two categories: accuracy and distance. Here's your fishing report for today the 27th of April for Pyramid Lake. Black bass are good on jerkbaits, jigs and spoons. Clear lake here in England is somewhat of a pay to fish lake, it's public, but landlocked.
Pyramid Lake Fishing Report | Los Angeles County Fishing Crown Lake We have coaxed a few to hit a Chatterbait, a Brazalo Spinnerbait in Spot Remover or chartreuse/white, or a black and blue salty rat tail and Bass Assassins over the past few days.. Fishing slowed after the cold front but was better (Tuesday). (update 2-24-2022) Donna Mulherin at Hermans Landing (870-241-3731) said that scheduled maintenance is still ongoing on the spillway. The best brush has been in 20-25 feet of water and the fish will be on the tops to buried within the brush. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone.
Castaic Lake Fishing Report | Los Angeles County Fishing If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please sign up.. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 346.12 feet msl (normal pool: 342.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 373.0 feet msl). Peckerwood Lake The first rod is a bamboo with standard matching line. Try a small bead-headed nymph (zebra midge, copper John or pheasant tail) suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise). Total outflow at the dam is 5,906 cfs. Walleye Crappie are good and being caught in 10-12 feet depth. The fishing is much better in the morning and late afternoon and tapers off at midday. The next station is the Over/Under/Through, which is a ring target 24-36 inches from the ground to the bottom of the ring. Active diving loons will trigger feeding. Try brushpiles in the 18-30 foot depth range. Rainbow trout are everywhere in the Carpenter Dam tailrace and thriving in the nutrient-rich waters of Lake Catherine. You get three casts to achieve your best distance. By midday we had a pretty good mess of crappie as well as a mixed bag. In spin casting or bait casting you are casting the lure not the line. I use Navionics, and they do have a free viewer online. They are being found up shallow now, and theyre favoring spinnerbaits and jigs. There has been a shad kill on the White River at Bull Shoals Dam and on the Norfork Tailwater at Norfork Dam. I have found that the stripers seem to be on the flats late morning. We are currently receiving round-the-clock generation creating high water conditions on all sections of the river. Visit Austins fishing Facebook Page (Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service) for fishing videos and tips on the tailwater. The gates on the dam are closed and the lake refilling is underway, but it is rainfall dependent.
AGFC.com | Mobile For fly-fishing, consider pattern weighted San Juan worms, mop flies and streamers. (updated 3-10-2022) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) reported that the lake has its normal Lake Conway stain and water is back to normal level. If bait is close by, so will the schools of fish be. * Crappie began to improve last week with the warmer temperatures, and they were stacked up in planted brushpiles from 8-13 feet deep. Use caution in navigation on main lake river channels where river buoys may be out of channel from recent high winds. The Newport stage stayed up at 21.81 feet, or more than 5 feet below the flood stage of 26.0 feet. That will all change soon. It is to be held on Saturday April 9, in Cotters Big Spring Park Baseball field at 1 p.m. Real Deal Custom Jigs caught a few largemouths up Little River in McGuire oxbow last week around 3-3.5 pounds. They have been added in huge numbers to the lake to build up the food supply for the predators, which will be stocked this year. There are no dams on these streams. (updated 3-10-2022) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said that as of Wednesday, Millwood Lake was 5 inches above normal conservation pool, at 259.6 feet msl and falling. Hammered Cordell Chrome Spoons with a red bucktail, Rocket Shads, Fat Free Shads in Tennessee Shad and Citrus Shad, half-ounce Rat-L-Traps, Bill Lewis MR-6 Crankbaits, and Spin Traps in chrome/blue, Millwood Magic, Tennessee Shad and Threadfin Shad colors all have been working over the past several weeks. Dam repair work has been completed by the city of Monticellos contractor, while the AGFC has been rebuilding the lake bottom and areas near where the shoreline will be for fish habitat when the lake is refilled, which will mostly be done by rainfall collection. Try using a Texas rig on brush or jigs. The hot spot on the White has been the catch-and-release section below Bull Shoals Dam. Spotted Bass (updated 3-3-2022) Triangle Sports (870-793-7122) in Batesville reported that anglers are catching a few walleye. (updated 3-10-2022) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said fishing has been hit and miss this week. They have been added in huge numbers to the lake to build up the food supply for the predators, which will be stocked this year. The lake level is 1 foot over power pool. No crappie, but the brushpile was inhabited by some nice-sized largemouth bass. Crappie were starting to bite on minnows with yo-yos at night. Generation has been moving the shad around. (update 3-10-2022) David Hall at Dads Bait Shop (501-289-2210) reports that the lake is a little muddy but is at normal level. Striped bass fishing continues to be strong. With colder temperatures, the smallmouths are not active. Always have your fishing license up-to-date and be ready to cooperate with our game officials when asked. Minnows and jigs are always a good call, but anglers are also catching them on yo-yos and trolling on spider rigs around the underwater brushpiles. Biggest change was water temps dropping a bit. We are looking forward to the water getting right and lines getting tight!, Hafner said. White River/Clarendon Area Some larger females have also been taken in the 3- to 4-pound class. (updated 7-19-2017) Herman's Landing (870-241-3731) said the water is clear but the level is high. No reports on bream, bass or catfish., 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. Many artificial fish habitat structures have been created and put in place, and the AGFC has pumped several of the small ponds and has added rotenone to those areas for the elimination of unwanted species (i.e. (updated 3-10-2022) Wil Hafner, facility manager at Potlatch Cooks Lake Nature Center (870-241-3373), said that with continuous high water, the situation at Cooks Lake remains the same and they are unable to open at this time. Bream The Millwood State Park IS OPEN for camping, and the State Park Office can be reached at 870-898-2800 for availability or additional information. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. As of this week, these roaming largemouths have been eager to strike on Trick Worms, Senkos, salty rat tails, Chatterbaits and Bass Assassin Shads. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 387.45 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl).
CDFW News | Winter Weather Will Impact 2023 Eastern Sierra Releases of that level require anglers to get creative, to try some things they might not have tried before. Warm nights will work in the anglers favor. Surface temps were stable this week, ranging 54-58 degrees, depending on location and the day. I appreciate you all reaching out and giving me feedback you provide. The gates on the dam are closed and the lake refilling is underway, but it is rainfall dependent. Crappie are fair in the early mornings. Black bass are good on spinnerbaits and jerkbaits. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. Under current guidelines, Cooks Lake will be open to fishing during normal business hours Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., water level pending. Kentucky bass (spots) are fair. My bait of choice for the shallower fish, say from the shoreline out to 30 feet down, has been casting a Kastmaster blade-style bait. You get unlimited false casts and go through the targets twice. Black bass are still around the shoreline and biting well. Also look in the grass; also getting some mixed in with the white bass on jigging spoons. Wading staffs are a must lately. Try using jigs or minnows. Some reports of the bass being found inside the grass 4-12 feet early in the morning and going deep after the sun comes out (scattered at all depths). The. John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the water level on the Spring River is fishable. * Catfish have been fair some days, great on other days with the increase of river current. The stage is at 11.17 feet. Fly-fishermen casting egg patterns in white or yellow under a strike indicator have caught and released decent numbers of rainbow trout in the tailrace where current is present. Before this latest temperature drop, anglers had been catching some good-sized crappie on minnows. are fair to good. Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the river is clear and at a normal level. (updated 3-10-2022) Lake Sequoyah Boat Dock (479-444-3475) says that fishing has been slow this week. said that as of Wednesday, Millwood Lake was 5 inches above normal conservation pool, at 259.6 feet msl and falling. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. Trolling cranks and fishing swimbaits both have put fish in the boat. Upstream, Table Rock Lake 0.4 foot to rest at 0.5 foot above power pool and 15.5 feet below the top of flood pool. Use a crankbait or Chatterbait. DeGray Lake
Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report - News No reports on catfish. Click to expand Billy Simpson sold that place 2 years ago it is now private. Black bass are good on live bait. Most trout are being caught between Spider Creek and Parker Bottoms. The best action has taken place during times of generation. We think the river is not warm enough yet for their spawning run, but its getting close. Best fishing still is happening off the old bridge. The shallow-cruising male largemouth bass we found roaming bedding areas this week were around 2.5-3 pounds, and fairly spooky in the clearer water areas. Dads is a 24/7 self-serve bait shop. Jigs and minnows alike will work. This process was originally slated to begin on March 1. You will get two tries from each side. My biggest crappie last week have been shallow. The target will be behind a tree. The lake level at Bull Shoals rose 0.3 foot to the power pool of 659 feet msl. Current status, information and reservations may be made by calling (877) 444-6777 or the Millwood Tri-Lakes office at (870) 898-3343. Always have your fishing license up-to-date and be ready to cooperate with our game officials when asked. Crawlers, small and big crankbaits, and minnows are working in a lot of places. Also, keep a lookout for those diving ducks, as I call them. Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) says the water is muddy and low. The Millwood State Park Marina has reopened for boat rentals, camping supplies/food, fishing baits/lures, no-ethanol gasoline and boat docking. You must start with the fly in your hand and line on reel. The next station is for a curve cast at a target at a distance of 40 feet. Throwing streamers with a sink line against the bank has also been productive. Many artificial fish habitat structures have been created and put in place, and the AGFC has pumped several of the small ponds and has added rotenone to those areas for the elimination of unwanted species (i.e. The Carpenter Dam tailrace remains very dangerous to navigate with numerous underway obstructions partially hidden just under the water surface. Best colors were Texas Craw, black/blue/purple, or pumpkinseed/chartreuse with a Gene Larew Hog Craw as a trailer. Darryl says the water temp on his last trip was 52 degrees. (Top navigation pool is 338.2 and bottom pool is 336.0.) If our current forecast holds true, we have another deep freeze arriving Friday afternoon. For fly-fishing, consider pattern weighted San Juan worms, mop flies and streamers., ) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (. Arkansas River at Morrilton Historically for this time of year they can be found fishing in the lakes deeper areas on trotlines, he said. Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Narrows Dam was 538.20 feet msl (full pool: 548.00 feet msl). Dry Run Creek has fished particularly well. Crappie are good using small or medium minnows as well as jigs (including hair-tie jigs). After opening day, there have been some big browns caught. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 402.11 feet msl (full pool: 408.00 feet msl). For spin-fishing, gold and silver spoons or spinners are best in off-clarity water. Always wear a life jacket when on the water and continue to follow park rules and regulations. A rod or rods will be furnished for the distance casts. Catfish are also good on live bait. Try using swimbaits. Black bass are good on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, 7- to 10-inch curly tail worms, swimbaits, buzzbaits and anything else that resembles a shad or baitfish. Live bait and jigs work well fished 8-14 feet deep. Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop at Crystal Hill (501-758-4958) said, Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool), McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) said the water is normal and muddy with the weather, and not much fishing activity is going on. Millwood Lake tailwater elevation was near 232 feet msl with gate discharge at the dam around 6,000 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Try a small bead-headed nymph (zebra midge, copper John or pheasant tail) suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise). You get three casts to achieve your best distance. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,120.26 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). You cannot let the fly touch the ground, unless it is at a target. The competition is divided into two categories: accuracy and distance. Some reports of them being found near drop offs around 16-20 feet and off rocky banks and other reports of them being found on brushpiles. With colder temperatures, the smallmouths are not active. Be very careful wading with the river up. The only fishing reports to come her way were for crappie.