CENTRAL ARKANSAS FISHING REPORT
Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir
NOTE: The boat ramp at Gold Creek Landing RV Park on Lake Conway has been temporarily closed for renovation. New owners recently acquired the property adjacent to the boat ramp. The AGFC provides a commercial license agreement for the facility to maintain a boat ramp at that location. The old boat ramp has been removed and a new one is under construction. The new ramp is larger and will be a good improvement over the one that has been in place since the 1970s. The AGFC urges anglers and boaters to be patient as the new owners make the needed renovation. Watch this space for news when the boat ramp reopens.
(updated 1-7-2021) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said the lake is clear and at a low level. Bream are good on redworms, crickets and hair-tied jigs. Crappie are good; try using minnows (shiners or pink minnows) and jigs (chartreuse, monkey milk and other bright colors). Black bass are good on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, topwater lures, jigs and poppers .catfishing is good; trotline minnows, brooder minnows and nightcrawlers are working.
Lake Beaverfork
(updated 1-7-2021) Angler Dennis Charles said water is clear and cold. Crappie are found under the shad on the bottom and the bite is excellent. Catfish are deep and by the docks. Black bass are roaming all over and all depths, but the bite is questionable. A few bream have been found around the structure.
Dennis adds, “I’ve also been to a few smaller lakes around the area also managed by the AGFC: Lake Cargill, three small lakes in the Petit Jean wildlife management area, Lake Bailey in Petit Jean State Park, Woolly Hollow, Petit Jean River, all with the same result – the bite is off. I did not fish the following, but I collected reports while visiting and it seems it’s the same as Beaverfork at Brewer Lake, Lake Nimrod and Lake Winona.
Little Red River
(updated 1-7-2021) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501-690-9166) had no report.
(updated 1-7-2021) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service (501-2300730) says 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.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 461.91 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl).
(updated 1-7-2021) Fish ’N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood says the lake is 2 feet low and the upper end is stained, while the lower end is pretty clear. Bass are good on the upper and lower ends on Alabama rigs, jerkbaits, Rat-l-traps, crankbaits and football jigs in 10-20 feet of water.
(updated 1-7-2021)
Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) had no report.
Harris Brake Lake
(updated 1-7-2021) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-8892745) says white bass are good around the shoreline for anglers using minnows or jigs. Crappie are good around the shore. Anglers are catching small crappie at the shore, while larger crappie are being caught by anglers in boats working the deeper areas. Use minnows, jigs or shad. No other catches reported. The lake is clear and the water level is low.
Lake Overcup
(updated 1-7-2021) Randy Dehart at Lakeview Landing (501-354-5309) said fishing is “pretty slow” with the recent weather. Te lake is muddy and is high by about 1 foot. He had no specific reports this week.
Brewer Lake
No report.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 1-7-2021) Westrock Landing (501-6585598) on Highway 10 near Roland had no report.
Arkansas River at Morrilton
(updated 1-7-2021) Charlie Hoke at Charlie’s Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501-3548080) had no report.
Little Maumelle River
(updated 1-7-2021) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) says the water is stained while the level and current are normal. Crappie are biting well on minnows and jigs. Black bass are fair; try crankbaits or plastic worms. No reports on bream or catfish.
Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool)
On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 94,795 cfs.
No report.
Arkansas River (Little Rock Pool)
On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 90,224 cfs. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 100,579 cfs.
(updated 1-7-2021) Fish said the river around Little Rock is normal and muddy. Crappie fishing is “pretty good” on white/chartreuse, black/chartreuse and orange/chartreuse crappie jigs in 10-15 feet of water behind jetties or around any timber.
Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-little Rock Pool)
(updated 1-7-2021) Mcswain Sports Center (501-945-2471) had no reports.
Peckerwood Lake
(update 1-7-2021) Herman’s Landing (870241-3731) is closed for the season and will reopen in February after duck season