Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (479)366-8664 end_of_the_skype_highlighting I have added GPS coordinates of striper and shad location to my fishing report for all you serious "LINE SIDERS"!

Be on the look out for surface activity from smaller fish i.e. white bass and hybrids. Small stripes are also beginning to look to the surface. No your species and make sure you identify any fish you keep. There is no limit on white bass, there is a 3 fish limit on striper/hybrid and a 20 inch minimum length on striper. You may not keep more than 3 striper and hybrid in combination.

Stripes are on the move. They are adjusting location following bait as it moves back up lake toward the river. Bait is on the move due to falling water temps and food availability.

Most striper are being caught between 30 and 60 feet deep with some large fish caught near 100 ft deep. The fall pattern shift is beginning and the striper will begin relating to tapering points leading up to flats and/or humps where bait will be located. Night fishing is still good but the morning and afternoon bite is beginning to pick up.

Check along bluffs and tree lines! Bombers and redfins fished on down riggers are producing nice striper....troll baits at about 1.5- 2.5 miles per hour. Umbrellas are also producing at this speed. Work the area above the thermocline where the bait fish are holding when trolling umbrellas.

The striper really get active when they are generating.....check the daily lake level and flow data link on my web site.

Striper are keyed on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water where they can ambush shad. But are beginning to shift location to tapering points, humps and flats.

Live Gizzard shad as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.


The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water surface temps are in the mid to low 80's.

Rocky Branch- Try fords creek and goat island areas. The bluff at the escarpment-N36* 19.983' W93* 54.972'. Fish being caught near the water intake-N36* 19.561 W93*53.521

Point 5 is holding large schools of nice striper!!!! Hump-N36*21.162 W93*52.452... Murdell area-N36*21.773 W93* 52.024. Check the point that extends from the opposite bank-N36*21.112 W93*52.945

Point 6 is holding some stripes-N36* 19.205 W93* 54.193

On the lower section try

Indian creek-A lot of nice fish being caught in this area!

Lost Bridge-N36* 23.745 W93* 53.489...Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap ford" N36* 23.604 W93* 54.094....N36*24.033 W93.53.304

Upper section-

Horse shoe bend and Beaver shores area- Look for surface activity from whites etc.....

The GPS coordinates are location of striper during my latest outings....remember the fish will change location from day to day and that the GPS coordinates give you a good starting point. Get out there and use your electronics!


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Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 I will be adding GPS coordinates of striper and shad location to my fishing report for all you serious "LINE SIDERS" in the near future!!


Most striper are being caught between 30 and 60 feet deep with some large fish caught near 100 ft deep. The striper are in their big summer schools! Night fishing is hot right now! Try lights near rocky branch and point 5, shad, minnows, and spoons are catching nice whites, hybrids and stripers with some walleye, catfish and crappie. Check along bluffs and tree lines! Bombers and redfins fished on down riggers are producing nice striper at night....troll baits at about 1.5- 2.5 miles per hour. Umbrellas are also producing at this speed. Work the area above the thermocline where the bait fish are holding when trolling umbrellas.

The striper really get active when they are generating.....check the daily lake level and flow data link on my web site.
The morning bite has been over by 8a.m and the night bite starts around 9 p.m. And with the heat of summer daytime fishing is nonproductive....

Striper are keyed on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water where they can ambush shad. Their summer pattern has begun and striper are holding deeper.

Live Gizzard shad as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water surface temps are hovering near the 90 degrees.

Rocky Branch- Try fords creek and goat island areas. The bluff at the escarpment. Fish being caught near the water intake also...

Point 5 is holding large schools of nice striper!!!! Check the point that extends from the opposite bank, also check the river channel.

Point 6 is holding some stripes!

On the lower section try

Indian creek-A lot of nice fish being caught in this area!

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log".

Point 3- Large fish in this area! Several over 30lbs caught here including a 47lb bruiser caught august 20th, 2010. All fish taken in this area on live shad!

Upper section-


To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 With water temps exceeding 88 degrees stripers are back on the lower section. They are feeding actively! Most striper are being caught between 30 and 60 feet deep with some large fish caught near 100 ft deep. The striper are in their big summer schools! Night fishing is hot right now! Try lights near rocky branch and point 5, shad, minnows, and spoons are catching nice whites, hybrids and stripers with some walleye, catfish and crappie. Check along bluffs and tree lines! Bombers and redfins fished on down riggers are producing nice striper at night....troll baits at about 1.5- 2.5 miles per hour. Umbrellas are also producing at this speed. Work the area above the thermocline where the bait fish are holding when trolling umbrellas.

The striper really get active when they are generating.....check the daily lake level and flow data link on my web site.
The morning bite has been over by 8a.m and the night bite starts around 9 p.m. And with the heat of summer daytime fishing is nonproductive....

Striper are keyed on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water where they can ambush shad. Their summer pattern has begun and striper are holding deeper.

Live Gizzard shad as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water surface temps are approaching the 90's.

Rocky Branch- Try fords creek and goat island areas. The bluff at the escarpment. Fish being caught near the water intake also...

Point 5 is holding large schools of nice striper!!!! Several LARGE fish caught in this area this week!

Point 6 is holding some stripes!

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log" Check the area at point 3.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 With water temps exceeding 88 degrees stripers are back on the lower section. They are feeding actively! Most striper are being caught between 30 and 60 feet deep with some large fish caught near 100 ft deep. The striper are in their big summer schools! Night fishing is hot right now! Try lights near rocky branch and point 5, shad, minnows, and spoons are catching nice whites, hybrids and stripers with some walleye, catfish and crappie. Check along bluffs and tree lines! Bombers and redfins fished on down riggers are producing nice striper at night....troll baits at about 1.5- 2.5 miles per hour. Umbrellas are also producing at this speed. Work the area above the thermocline where the bait fish are holding when trolling umbrellas.

The striper really get active when they are generating.....check the daily lake level and flow data link on my web site.
The morning bite has been over by 8a.m and the night bite starts around 9 p.m. And with the heat of summer daytime fishing is nonproductive....

Striper are keyed on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water where they can ambush shad. Their summer pattern has begun and striper are holding deeper.

Live Gizzard shad as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water surface temps are approaching the 90's.

Rocky Branch- Try fords creek and goat island areas. The bluff at the escarpment. Fish being caught near the water intake also...

Point 5 is holding large schools of nice striper!!!! Several LARGE fish caught in this area this week!

Point 6 is holding some stripes!

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log" Check the area at point 3.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 With water temps exceeding 88 degrees stripers are back on the lower section. They are feeding actively! Most striper are being caught between 30 and 60 feet deep with some large fish caught near 100 ft deep. The striper are in their big summer schools! Night fishing is hot right now! Try lights near rocky branch and point 5, shad, minnows, and spoons are catching nice whites, hybrids and stripers with some walleye, catfish and crappie. Check along bluffs and tree lines! Bombers and redfins fished on down riggers are producing nice striper at night....troll baits at about 1.5- 2.5 miles per hour. Umbrellas are also producing at this speed. Work the area above the thermocline where the bait fish are holding when trolling umbrellas.

The striper really get active when they are generating.....check the daily lake level and flow data link on my web site.
The morning bite has been over by 8a.m and the night bite starts around 9 p.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Striper are keyed on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water where they can ambush shad. Their summer pattern has begun and striper are holding deeper.

Live Gizzard shad as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid 80's.

Rocky Branch- Try fords creek and goat island areas. The bluff at the escarpment.

Point 5 is holding large schools of nice striper!!!!

Point 6 is holding some really big fish!!! Several LARGE fish caught in this area this week!

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log" Check the area at point 3.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are back on the lower section. They are feeding actively! Most striper are being caught between 25 an 40 feet deep with some large fish caught near 50 ft deep. The striper are in their big summer schools! Night fishing is hot right now! Try lights near rocky branch and point 5, shad, minnows, and spoons are catching nice whites, hybrids and stripers with some walleye, catfish and crappie. Check along bluffs and tree lines! Bombers and redfins fished on down riggers are producing nice striper at night....troll baits at about 2.5 miles per hour. Umbrellas are also producing at this speed. Work the area above the thermocline where the bait fish are holding.

The morning bite has been over by 8a.m and the night bite starts around 9 p.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Striper are keyed on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water where they can ambush shad. Their summer pattern has begun and striper are holding deeper.

Live Gizzard shad as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid 80's.

Rocky Branch- Try fords creek and goat island areas. Check point 6. The bluff at the escarpment.

Point 5 is holding large schools of nice striper!!!!

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log" Check the area at point 3.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are moving back to the lower section. They are feeding actively! Most striper are being caught between 25 an 40 feet deep with some large fish caught near 50 ft deep. The striper are in their big summer schools! Night fishing is hot right now! Try lights near rocky branch and point 5, shad, minnows, and spoons are catching nice whites, hybrids and stripers with some walleye, catfish and crappie. Check along bluffs and tree lines! Bombers and redfins fished on down riggers are producing nice striper at night....troll baits at about 2.5 miles per hour. Umbrellas are also producing at this speed. Work the area above the thermocline where the bait fish are holding.

The morning bite has been over by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Striper are keyed on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water. Their summer pattern has begun and striper are holding deeper.

Live Gizzard shad as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid 80's.

Rocky Branch- Try fords creek and goat island areas. Check point 6. The bluff at the escarpment.

Point 5 is holding large schools of nice striper!!!!

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log" Check the area at point 3.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are moving back to the lower section. They are feeding actively! Most striper are being caught between 10 and 25 feet deep with some large fish caught near 50 ft deep. The striper are in their big summer schools! Night fishing is hot right now! Try lights near rocky branch and point 5, shad, minnows, and spoons are catching nice whites, hybrids and stripers with some walleye, catfish and crappie. Check along bluffs and tree lines! Bombers and redfins fished on down riggers are producing nice striper at night....troll baits at about 2.5 miles per hour. Umbrellas are also producing at this speed. Work the area above the thermocline where the bait fish are holding.

The morning bite has been over by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Striper are keyed on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water. Their summer pattern has begun and striper are holding deeper.

Live Gizzard shad as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid 80's.

Rocky Branch- Try fords creek and goat island areas. Check point 6. The bluff at the escarpment.

Point 5 is holding large schools of nice striper!!!!

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log" Check the area at point 3.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are moving back to the lower section. They are feeding actively! Most striper are being caught between 10 and 25 feet deep. The fish are still scattered and not in big summer schools yet. Night fishing is picking up. Try lights near rocky branch and point 5, shad, minnows, and spoons are catching nice whites, hybrids and stripers with some walleye, catfish and crappie.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Striper are beginning to key on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water. Their summer pattern has begun and striper are holding deeper.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the low 80's.

Prairie Creek - Look around the islands.

Copper mine-Fish are being caught near the tailings. And on the flat.

Rocky Branch- Try fords creek and goat island areas. Check point 6.

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log" Check the area at point 3.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are moving back to the lower section. They are feeding actively! Nice Striper are being caught on top water! Try spooks, redfins and Rapala's at day break, dusk and at night. Night fishing is picking up.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Striper are beginning to key on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water. Their summer pattern has begun and striper are holding deeper.
The striper are being caught from 10-25ft deep.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid 70's.

Prairie Creek - Look around the islands.

Copper mine-Fish are being caught near the tailings. And on the flat. .

Coose Hollow-Some striper activity.

Rocky Branch-Some fish have been caught but it is still it and miss. Try fords creek and goat island areas. Check point 6 and point 5.

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log" Check the area at point 3.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are moving back to the lower section. They are feeding actively! Nice Striper are being caught on top water! Try spooks, redfins and Rapala's at day break, dusk and at night. Night fishing is picking up.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Striper are beginning to key on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water. Their summer pattern has begun and striper are holding deeper.
The striper are being caught from 10-25ft deep.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid 70's.

Prairie Creek - Look around the islands.

Copper mine-Fish are being caught near the tailings. And on the flat. .

Coose Hollow-Some striper activity.

Rocky Branch-Some fish have been caught but it is still it and miss. Try fords creek and goat island areas. Check point 6 and point 5.

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log" Check the area at point 3.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are moving back to the lower section. They are feeding actively! Nice Striper are being caught on top water! Try spooks, redfins and Rapala's at day break, dusk and at night. Night fishing is picking up.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Striper are beginning to key on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water. Their summer pattern will begin in a week or so but for now the fish are still fairly shallow.
The striper are being caught from 10-25ft deep.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid 70's.

Prairie Creek - Try looking in the back of the creek arm and around the islands.

Copper mine-Fish are being caught near the tailings. And on the flat. Also check the mouth of Shaddox hollow.

Coose Hollow-Some striper activity.

Rocky Branch-Some fish have been caught but it is still it and miss. Try fords creek and goat island areas.

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log" Check the area at point 3.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are moving back to the main lake. They are feeding actively! Nice Striper are being caught on top water! Try spooks, redfins and Rapala's at day break or dusk. Night fishing is picking up.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Striper are beginning to key on steeper breaks with quick access into deep water. Their summer pattern will begin in about 3-4 weeks. But for now the fish are still fairly shallow.

Free lines are still an effective approach since the striper are still shallow.

An umbrella rig will also produce, remember to use chartreuse in the stained water. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to hickory creek.

Horseshoe Bend-A few fish are being caught.

Backburn Creek-Area is holding bait and striper.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the high 60's.

Prairie Creek -Fish being caught. They are back from up river. Try looking in the back of the creek arm and around the islands.

Copper mine-Fish are being caught near the tailings. And on the flat. Also check the mouth of Shaddox hollow.

Coose Hollow-Some striper activity.

Rocky Branch-Some fish have been caught but it is still it and miss. Try fords creek and goat island areas.

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow" and "pine log" Check the area at point 3.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are moving back to the main lake. They are feeding actively! Nice Striper are being caught on top water! Try spooks, redfins and Rapala's at day break or dusk. Night fishing is picking up.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Striper are beginning to key on long points with quick access into deep water.

Free lines are still an effective approach since the striper are still shallow.

An umbrella rig will also produce, remember to use chartreuse in the stained water. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to hickory creek.


Hickory Creek- Fish activity is good about an hour before sunrise till around 8:30a.m.. Look in Hickory creek cove. Fish are shallow, use a "free-line" approach with a decent sized bait about 4-6 inches long. As check the flats near the channel for roaming fish. Water temp's in the high 60's.

Horseshoe Bend-A few fish are being caught.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the high 60's.

Prairie Creek -Fish being caught. They are back from up river. Try looking in the back of the creek arm and around the islands.

Copper mine-Fish are being caught near the tailings. And on the flat. Also check the mouth of Shaddox hollow.

Coose Hollow-Some striper activity. Look for them to move in as they move toward the main basin.

Rocky Branch-Some fish have been caught but it is hit and miss.

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are moving back to the main lake. They are feeding actively! Nice Striper are being caught on top water! Try spooks, redfins and Rapala's at day break or dusk. Night fishing is picking up.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Striper are beginning to key on long points with quick access into deep water.

Free lines are still an effective approach since the striper are still shallow.

An umbrella rig will also produce, remember to use chartreuse in the stained water. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to hickory creek.


Hickory Creek- Fish activity is good about an hour before sunrise till around 8:30a.m.. Look in Hickory creek cove. Fish are shallow, use a "free-line" approach with a decent sized bait about 4-6 inches long. As check the flats near the channel for roaming fish. Water temp's in the high 60's.

Horseshoe Bend-A few fish are being caught.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the high 60's.

Prairie Creek -Fish being caught. They are back from up river. Try looking in the back of the creek arm and around the islands.

Copper mine-Fish are being caught near the tailings. And on the flat. Also check the mouth of Shaddox hollow.

Coose Hollow-Some striper activity. Look for them to move in as they move toward the main basin.

Rocky Branch-Some fish have been caught but it is hit and miss.

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are in the creek arms and the rivers. They are feeding actively! Nice Striper are being caught on top water! Try spooks, redfins and Rapala's at day break or dusk. They will begin moving back to the main lake area as the water temp approaches 70. Night fishing is picking up.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Most striper are keyed on the flats where they can hunt shad. Balloons with bait fished 5-6ft deep without any weight, "Free linning" or "flat linning" are the live bait technique's to use. Troll slowly! And expect to cover water, you will have to make a "milk run" of several spots to get your fish.

An umbrella rig will also produce, remember to use chartreuse in the stained water. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

White bass are done spawning. There are few stragglers left in the headwaters.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to mouth of War Eagle where it meets the White river.

The area known as Creech has been consistent.

War Eagle/White river junction-Look in the mouth of the War Eagle up to the side-walk hole. Water temperature is in the mid to high 60's. White bass and hybrids are being caught in this area. Free-line and balloons 8-10ft deep for striper and cast spoons or roster tails for whites and hybrids.

Some nice fish are being caught up at the side walk and the 50cent hole's. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse for white's and 'brids.

White river-White bass run is done but there are a few stragglers. Spoons, Spinners, grubs/jigs in White or chartreuse. Water temp's in the mid to high 60s.

Blue springs area-412 bridge is holding some fish, during bright sun they are suspending in the shade of the bridge. Good late morning spot.

Hickory Creek- Fish activity is good about an hour before sunrise till around 8:30a.m.. Look in Hickory creek cove. Fish are shallow, use a "free-line" approach with a decent sized bait about 4-6 inches long. Water temp's in the mid 60's.

Horseshoe Bend-few fish being caught.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the low 60's.

Prairie Creek -Fish being caught. They are back from up river. Try looking in the back of the creek arm and around the islands.

Copper mine-Fish are being caught near the tailings.

Coose Hollow-Some striper activity. Look for them to move in as they move toward the main basin.

Rocky Branch-Some fish have been caught but it is hit and miss.

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are in the creek arms and the rivers. They are feeding actively! Nice Striper are being caught on top water! Try spooks, redfins and Rapala's at day break or dusk. They will begin moving back to the main lake area as the water temp approaches 70. Night fishing is picking up.

The white bass run is on and will be finished up by about the end of April -1st of May. Try using Spoons, Spinners, or Grubs/Jigs in White or chartreuse.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Most striper are keyed on the flats where they can hunt shad. Balloons with bait fished 5-6ft deep without any weight, "Free linning" or "flat linning" are the live bait technique's to use. Troll slowly! And expect to cover water, you will have to make a "milk run" of several spots to get your fish.

An umbrella rig will also produce, remember to use chartreuse in the stained water. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

There is a 20 inch minimum and a daily possession limit of 3 striper or hybrid or combination of.
There is no limitation on white bass.

If you have trouble with identification look on page 39 the Arkansas Fishing Guidebook or click this link, the fine is very expensive and you could loose your fishing privileges!

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to mouth of War Eagle where it meets the White river.

The area known as Creech has been consistent.

War Eagle/White river junction-Look in the mouth of the War Eagle up to the side-walk hole. Water temperature is in the mid to high 60's. White bass and hybrids are being caught in this area. Free-line and balloons 8-10ft deep for striper and cast spoons or roster tails for whites and hybrids.

Some nice fish are being caught up at the side walk and the 50cent hole's. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse for white's and 'brids.

The lake level needs to be at about 1127 for access past the last shoal on the War Eagle in order to get a boat up to the two dollar/cemetery hole where white bass are holding.

There is not enough water at the "Mill"to draw the big female's. You will need to pay The land owner $2 for access through the gate to the deeper hole's where the whites are stackin' up. Remember you are a guest on their property, treat it with respect! DO NOT LITTER!

White river-White bass run is beginning to wind down. Spoons, Spinners, grubs/jigs in White or chartreuse. Water temp's in the mid to high 60s.

Blue springs area-412 bridge is holding some fish, during bright sun they are suspending in the shade of the bridge. Good late morning spot.

Hickory Creek- Fish activity is good, we caught about 40 Striper in the area including a 30lb Trophy over the weekend about an hour before sunrise. Look in Hickory creek cove. Fish are shallow, use a "free-line" approach with a decent sized bait about 4-6 inches long. Water temp's in the mid 60's.

Horseshoe Bend-Fish are up river/creek arms but will return in a few day's.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the low 60's.

Prairie Creek -Some fish still in the area but most are up river. Look for fish from the bridge up river on the flats" including Beaver shores. Try looking in the back of the creek arm.

Copper mine-Fish are being caught near the tailings.

Coose Hollow-Some striper activity.

Rocky Branch-Some fish have been caught but it is hit and miss.

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are in the creek arms and the rivers. They are feeding actively! They will begin moving back to the main lake area as the water temp approaches 70! Be on the look out for top water activity from striper and white bass any day.

The white bass run has started and will be over by the 15th of May. Try using Spoons, Spinners, or Grubs/Jigs in White or chartreuse.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Most striper are keyed on the flats where they can hunt shad. Balloons with bait fished 5-6ft deep without any weight, "Free linning" or "flat linning" are the live bait technique's to use. Troll slowly! And expect to cover water, you will have to make a "milk run" of several spots to get your fish.

An umbrella rig will also produce, remember to use chartreuse in the stained water. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

There is a 20 inch minimum and a daily possession limit of 3 striper or hybrid or combination of.
There is no limitation on white bass.

If you have trouble with identification look on page 39 the Arkansas Fishing Guidebook or click this link, the fine is very expensive and you could loose your fishing privileges!

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to mouth of War Eagle where it meets the White river.

The area known as Creech has been the best.

War Eagle/White river junction-Look in the mouth of the War Eagle up to the side-walk hole. Water temperature is in the low 60's. White bass and hybrids are really stackin' up in this area. Free-line and balloons 8-10ft deep for striper and cast spoons or roster tails for whites and hybrids. Some nice fish are being caught up at the side walk and the 50cent hole's. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse for white's and 'brids.
The lake level needs to be at about 1127 for access past the last shoal on the War Eagle in order to get a boat up to the two dollar/cemetery hole where white bass are stackin' up. No fish at the "Mill" yet. You will need to pay The land owner $2 for access through the gate to the deeper hole's where the whites are stackin' up. Remember you are a guest on their property, treat it with respect! DO NOT LITTER!

White river-White bass run is heating up. Fish are piled up near Neils bluff and white bass are being caught all the way up to slick rock. Spoons, Spinners, grubs/jigs in White or chartreuse. Water temp's in the low 60s.

Blue springs area-412 bridge is holding some fish, during bright sun they are suspending in the shade of the bridge. Good late morning spot.

Cedar Bluff area-Flat is holding fish. Water temps in the mid to high low 60's.

Hickory Creek- Fish activity is fair. Look in Hickory creek cove. Fish are shallow, use a "free-line" approach with a decent sized bait about 4-6 inches long. Water temp's in the low 60's.

Horseshoe Bend-Fish are up river/creek arms but will return in a few day's.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid to high 50's.

Prairie Creek -Some fish still in the area but most are moving up river. Look for fish from the bridge up river on the flats" including Beaver shores.

Copper mine-Fish are being caught near the tailings.

Rocky Branch-Most Striper are up river but will return in a few day's.

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 stripers are in the creek arms and the rivers. There is a mud line at the mouth of the war eagle where it meets the white river. The edge of the mud line provides cover to actively feeding striper, they will use it to ambush shad.

The white bass run has started and will peak near the 10th of April. Try using Spoons, Spinners, or Grubs/Jigs in White or chartreuse.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Most striper are keyed on the flats where they can hunt shad. Balloons with bait fished 5-6ft deep without any weight, "Free linning" or "flat linning" are the live bait technique's to use. Troll slowly! And expect to cover water, you will have to make a "milk run" of several spots to get your fish.

An umbrella rig will also produce, remember to use chartreuse in the stained water. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

There is a 20 inch minimum and a daily possession limit of 3 striper or hybrid or combination of.
There is no limitation on white bass.

If you have trouble with identification look on page 39 the Arkansas Fishing Guidebook or click this link, the fine is very expensive and you could loose your fishing privileges!

The following area's will be holding striper at different times during the day.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to mouth of War Eagle where it meets the White river.

The area known as Creech has been the best.

War Eagle/White river junction-Look in the mouth of the War Eagle up to the side-walk hole. Water temperature is in the mid to high 50's. White bass and hybrids are really stackin' up in this area. Free-line and balloons 8-10ft deep for striper and cast spoons or roster tails for whites and hybrids. Some nice fish are being caught up at the side walk and the 50cent hole's. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse for white's and 'brids.
The lake level needs to be at about 1127 for access past the last shoal on the War Eagle in order to get a boat up to the two dollar/cemetery hole where white bass are stackin' up. No fish at the "Mill" yet. You will need to pay The land owner $2 for access through the gate to the deeper hole's where the whites are stackin' up. Remember you are a guest on their property, treat it with respect! DO NOT LITTER!

White river-White bass run is heating up. Fish are piled up near Neils bluff and white bass are being caught all the way up to slick rock. Spoons, Spinners, grubs/jigs in White or chartreuse. Water temp's in the mid to high 50's.

Blue springs area-412 bridge is holding some fish, during bright sun they are suspending in the shade of the bridge. Good late morning spot.

Cedar Bluff area-Flat is holding fish. Water temps in the mid to high 50's.

Hickory Creek- Fish activity is fair. Look in Hickory creek cove. Fish are shallow, use a "free-line" approach with a decent sized bait about 4-6 inches long. Water temp's in the mid to high 50's.

Horseshoe Bend-Fish are up river/creek arms but will return in a few day's.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid to high 50's.

Prairie Creek -Some fish still in the area but most are moving up river. Look for fish from the bridge up river on the flats" including Beaver shores.

Copper mine-Fish are up river but will return in a few day's.

Rocky Branch-Fish are up river but will return in a few day's.

On the lower section try

Indian creek-Holding some Striper

Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Cold fronts and rain had the fish in a negative mood, but fishing is expected to pick up this week, the stripers are moving into the creek arms as daily temperatures are expected to rise above the 70 degree mark. The lake has risen a couple of feet, the white river and the lower War Eagle are muddied up.

There is a mud line at the mouth of the war eagle where it meets the white river. The edge of the mud line provides cover to actively feeding fish, they will use it to ambush shad.

The Corp is on a 12 hour generating schedule and expects to have the lake pulled back down to 1120 by the 1st of april. Sorry kids no boats will be making it up to the War Eagle mill this spring unless we get a lot of rain. The lake level needs to be at about 1127 for access past the last shoal.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The white bass run has started (the cold has slowed things down some)and will peak near the 10th of April. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse.

The striper have started their push up river. The activity level will increase as the ambient temperature continues to rise. Find the warmest water.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Most fish are on the flats. Balloons with bait fished 5-6ft deep without any weight, "Free linning" or "flat linning" are the live bait technique's to use. Troll slowly! And expect to cover water, you will have to make a "milk run" of several spots to get your fish.

An umbrella rig will also produce, remember to use chartruese in the stained water. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.


The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the warmest water possible (Look in the backs of coves they will warm the fastest). This will also depend on lake flow. You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website.

Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to mouth of War Eagle where it meets the White river.

The area known as Creech has been the best.

War Eagle/White river junction-Look in the mouth of the War Eagle up to the side-walk hole. Water temperature is in the high 40's to low 50's. White bass and hybrids are really stackin' up in this area. Free-line and ballons 8-10ft deep for striper and cast spoons or roster tails for whites and hybrids. Some nice fish are beeing caught up at the side walk and the 50cent hole's. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse for white's and 'brids.

White river-White bass run is heating up. Fish are piled up near neils bluff and white bass are being caught all the way up to slick rock. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse. Water temp's from mid 40's to mid 50's.

Blue springs area-412 bridge is holding some fish, during bright sun they are suspending in the shade of the bridge. Good late morning spot.

Cedar Bluff area-Flat is holding fish. Water temps in the low 50's.

Hickory Creek- Fish activity is fair. Look in Hickory creek cove. Fish are shallow, use a "free-line" approach with a decent sized bait about 4-6 inches long. Water temp's in the high 40's.

Horeshoe Bend-Fish are moving up river..

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the high 40's.

Prarrie Creek -Some fish still in the area but most are moving up river. Look for fish from the bridge up river on the flats" including Beaver shores.

Copper mine-Fish are moving up river.

Rocky Branch-Fish are moving up river.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Fishing has been slow, but is expected to pick up this week, the stripers are moving into the creek arms as daily temperatures are expected to rise near the 70 degree mark. The bait is staying near the surface looking for the warmest water.

The white bass run has started (the cold has slowed things down some)and will peak near the 10th of April. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse.

The striper have started their push up river. The activity level will increase as the ambient temperature continues to rise. Find the warmest water.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Most fish are on the flats. Balloons with bait fished 5-6ft deep without any weight, "Free linning" or "flat linning" are the live bait technique's to use. Troll slowly! And expect to cover water, you will have to make a "milk run" of several spots to get your fish.

An umbrella rig will also produce, remember to use chartruese in the stained water. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers is the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the warmest water possible (Look in the backs of coves they will warm the fastest). This will also depend on lake flow. You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website.

Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to mouth of War Eagle where it meets the White river.

War Eagle/White river junction-Look in the mouth of the War Eagle up to the side-walk hole. Water temperature is in the mid 40's to low 50's. White bass and hybrids are really stackin' up in this area. Free-line for striper and cast spoons or roster tails for whites and hybrids. Some nice fish are beeing caught up at the side walk and the 50cent hole's. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse for white's and 'brids.

White river-White bass run is heating up. Fish are piled up near neils bluff and white bass are being caught all the way up to slick rock. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse. Water temp's from mid 40's to mid 50's.

Blue springs area-412 bridge is holding some fish, during bright sun they are suspending in the shade of the bridge. Good late morning spot.

Cedar Bluff area-Flat is holding fish. Water temps in the low 50's.

Hickory Creek- Fish activity is fair. Look in Hickory creek cove. Fish are shallow, use a "free-line" approach with a decent sized bait about 4-6 inches long. Water temp's in the high 40's.

Horeshoe Bend-Fish are moving up river..

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the high 40's.

Prarrie Creek -Some fish still in the area but most are moving up river. Look for fish from the bridge up river on the flats" including Beaver shores.

Copper mine-Fish are moving up river.

Rocky Branch-Fish are moving up river.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Fishing has been good, the stripers are moving into the creek arms as daily temperatures continue to rise near the 60 degree mark. The bait is staying near the surface looking for the warmest water.

The white bass run has started and will peak near the 1st of April. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse.

The striper have started their push up river. The activity level will increase as the ambient temperature continues to rise. Find the warmest water.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Most fish are 8-20 deep. "Free linning" or "flat linning" are the technique's to use.
An umbrella rig will also produce. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers will be the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the warmest water possible (Look in the backs of coves they will warm the fastest). This will also depend on lake flow. You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website.

Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to mouth of War Eagle where it meets the White river.

War Eagle/White river junction-Look in the mouth of the War Eagle up to the side-walk hole. Water temperature is in the mid to high 40's. White bass and hybrids are really stackin' up in this area. Free-line for striper and cast spoons or roster tails for whites and hybrids. Some nice fish are beeing caught up at the side walk and the 50cent hole's. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse for white's and 'brids.

White river-White bass run is heating up. Fish are piled up near neils bluff and white bass are being caught all the way up to slick rock. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse.

Hickory Creek- Fish activity is hot. Look in Hickory creek cove. Fish are shallow, use a "free-line" approach with a decent sized bait about 4-6 inches long.

Horeshoe Bend-Fish activity is picking up.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid to high 40's.

Prarrie Creek -Some fish still in the area but most are moving up river. Look for fish from the islands to the bridge. Fish are shallow use a "free-line" approach with a good sized bait about 4-6 inches.

Copper mine-Fish are moving up river.

Rocky Branch-Fish are moving up river.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Fishing has been good, the stripers are moving into the creek arms as daily temperatures continue to rise near the 60 degree mark. The bait is staying near the surface looking for the warmest water. The white bass run should be in full swing by the 1st of April.

The striper have started their push up river. The activity level will increase as the ambient temperature continues to rise. Find the warmest water.

The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day.

Most fish are 8-20 deep. "Free linning" or "flat linning" are the technique's to use.
An umbrella rig will also produce. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active biters.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers will be the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the warmest water possible (Look in the backs of coves they will warm the fastest). This will also depend on lake flow. You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website.

Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to mouth of War Eagle where it meets the White river.

War Eagle/White river junction-Look in the mouth of the War Eagle up to the side-walk hole. Water temperature is in the mid to high 40's. White bass and hybrids are really stackin' up in this area. Free-line for striper and cast spoons or roster tails for whites and hybrids. Some nice fish were caught in this area monday the 8th.

Hickory Creek- Fish activity is picking up. Look in Hickory creek cove. Fish are shallow, use a "free-line" approach with a decent sized bait about 4-6 inches long.

Horeshoe Bend-Fish activity is picking up.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid to high 40's.

Prarrie Creek -Birds are feeding consistently in the area. Look for fish from the islands to the bridge. Fish are shallow use a "free-line" approach with a good sized bait about 4-6 inches.

Copper mine-Area's near points 8 and 9 and 10 are holding some fish.

Rocky Branch-Lots of birds and bait in this area. Look near the bluff's by the marina,in front of the marina along the gravel bank across the bay to the "big rock" also near "Red Bluff" and the road bed extending from the gravel bank to the island. The shad are about 5-20 feet deep and the striper are scattered from 8-35ft deep.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Fishing has been slow but the action is picking up, the stripers are feeding as daily temperatures continue to rise near the 60 degree mark. The bait is staying near the surface looking for the warmest water. The white bass run should be in full swing by the 1st of April.

Birds will help to determine the best area's this week, however you should be looking upstream of the birds.

The striper have started their push up river. The activity level will increase as the ambient temperature continues to rise.

Most fish are 8-20 deep. "Free linning" or "flat linning" are the technique's to use.
An umbrella rig will also produce. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active biters.

Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers will be the go to approach.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the warmest water possible (Look in the backs of coves they will warm the fastest). This will also depend on lake flow. You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website.

Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to mouth of War Eagle where it meets the White river.

War Eagle/White river junction-Look in the mouth of the War Eagle up to the boat ramp at Natural walk.

Hickory Creek- Fish activity is picking up.

Horeshoe Bend-Fish activity is picking up.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the 40's.

Prarrie Creek -Birds are feeding consistently in the area. Look for fish from the islands to the bridge.

Copper mine-Area's near points 8 and 9 and 10 are holding some fish.

Rocky Branch-Lots of birds and bait in this area. Look near the bluff's by the marina,in front of the marina along the gravel bank across the bay to the "big rock" also near "Red Bluff" and the road bed extending from the gravel bank to the island. The shad are about 5-20 feet deep and the striper are scattered from 8-35ft deep. Several trophy fish have been taken here.

Van Hollow-Area around twin coves and point 6 are holding fish and bait.

On the main lake try fishing jigging spoons 20-60ft deep in these area's 5-6-8-9-10.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Fishing has been slow but there are fish to be caught the stripers are feeding, persistence, patience as well as cold weather fortitude will be the requirements again this week. The bait is staying near the surface looking for the warmest water. We are experiencing a shad kill.

Watch for birds to determine the best area's this week. The water is tinted with the run off.

The striper will be starting their push up river for the spawn soon, probably near the end of this month or 1st of next month.

Most fish are suspending 10-30 deep. "Free linning" and "balloons" are the technique to use.
An umbrella rig will also produce.

With the cold front look for the bait and the Stripers to move deeper again.

Live bait will be the go to approach. Some fish can be caught on jigs or jigging spoons.

You will have to get in their face with whatever you use.

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the clearest water possible. This will most likely be in the Rocky Branch area you will need to adjust your technique to the weather condition's. You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website.

Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to the Hickory creek area concentrate efforts near the channel. Water temp is about 39-40 degrees.

Hickory Creek- Water is dirty fishing is extremely slow.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the low 40's.

Prarrie Creek -Birds are feeding consistently in the area. Look for fish from the islands to the bridge.

Copper mine-Area's near points 8 and 9 and 10 are holding some fish.

Rocky Branch-Lots of birds and bait in this area. Look near the bluff's by the marina,in front of the marina along the gravel bank across the bay to the "big rock" also near "Red Bluff" and the road bed extending from the gravel bank to the island. The shad are about 5-20 feet deep and the striper are scattered from 8-35ft deep. Several trophy fish have been taken here.

Van Hollow-Area around twin coves and point 6 are holding fish and bait.

On the main lake try fishing jigging spoons 20-60ft deep in these area's 5-6-8-9-10.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Beaver Lake level is holding. Fishing has been slow but there are fish to be caught the stripers are feeding, persistence, patience as well as cold weather fortitude will be they key's this week. WE MAY HAVE ANOTHER SHAD KILL THIS WEEK! Watch for birds to determine the best area's this week. The water is tinted with the run off.

The striper will be starting their push up river for the spawn soon, probably near the end of this month or 1st of next month.

Most fish are suspending 10-30 deep. "Free linning" and "balloons" are the technique to use. An umbrella rig will also produce.

With the cold front look for the bait and the Stripers to move deeper again.

Live bait will be the go to approach. Some fish can be caught on jigs or jigging spoons.

You will have to get in their face with whatever you use.

Bottom fishing should be some what productive later in the week.


For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the clearest water possible. This will most likely be in the Rocky Branch area you will need to adjust your technique to the weather condition's. You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website.

Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to the Hickory creek area concentrate efforts near the channel. Water temp is about 39-40 degrees.

Hickory Creek- Water is dirty fishing is slow. Try the main river channel and the Hickory Creek arm.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the low 40's.

Prarrie Creek -Birds are feeding consistently in the area. Look for fish from the islands to beaver shores. Pay special attention to the gravel bar south of hwy 12 bridge. Look near the steepest drop on the north end of this gravel bar. And around the bridge.

Copper mine-Area's near points 8 and 9 and 10 is producing some fish.

Rocky Branch-Lots of birds and bait in this area. Look near the bluff's by the marina,in front of the marina along the gravel bank across the bay to the "big rock" also near "Red Bluff" and the road bed extending from the gravel bank to the island. The shad are about 5-20 feet deep and the striper are scattered from 8-35ft deep. Several trophy fish have been taken here.

Van Hollow-Area around twin coves and point 6 are holding fish and bait.

On the main lake try fishing jigging spoons 20-60ft deep in these area's 5-6-8-9-10.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Beaver Lake is on the rise again! Fishing has been slow but there are fish to be caught the stripers are feeding, persistence, patience as well as cold weather fortitude will be they key's this week. WE MAY HAVE ANOTHER SHAD KILL THIS WEEK! Watch for birds to determine the best area's later this week. With all the rain the snow today and more rain/snow later in the week the water is tinted with the run off.

The striper will be starting their push up river for the spawn soon, probably near the end of this month or 1st of next month.

Most fish will be bottom oriented and in the mid lake section of the lake. Most fish are 30-70ft deep. Live bait will be the go to approach. Some fish can be caught on jigs or jigging spoons. You will have to get in their face with whatever you use. Bottom fishing should be some what productive.


For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the clearest water possible. This will most likely be in the coppermine area you will need to adjust your technique to the weather condition's. You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website.

Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to the Hickory creek area concentrate efforts near the channel. Water temp is in the lower 40's.

Beavershores - is producing.

Blackburn creek-This area near Horseshoe bend is holding tons of bait and fish. A lot of good things could happen in this area!

Horseshoe Bend-A lot of bait in this area. Look near sharp drops into the channel.

Monte Ne- Water is dirty fishing is slow. Look near the mouth and on the main river channel.

Hickory Creek- Water is dirty fishing is slow. Try the main river channel and the Hickory Creek arm.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid 40's.

Prarrie Creek -Birds are feeding consistently in the area. Look for fish from the islands to beaver shores. Pay special attention to the gravel bar south of hwy 12 bridge. Look near the steepest drop on the north end of this gravel bar. And around the bridge.

Copper mine-Area's near points 8 and 9 and 10 is producing some fish.

Rocky Branch-Look near the bluff's by the marina and at Red Bluff and the road bed extending to the island. The shad are about 20-40 feet deep and the striper are scattered from 30-70ft deep. Several fish have been taken here.

Lost Bridge - In the area's of fish trap hollow and pine log. Fish are 30-70ft deep.

Indian creek-Fish 30-60ft deep near the mouth.

Coose Hollow-Fish 30-60ft deep near the mouth.

On the main lake try fishing jigging spoons 20-60ft deep in these area's 5-6-8-9-10.

To see some exciting pictures click here

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Fishing has been slow but should pick up with the warming trend for this week, most fish will be bottom oriented and in the mid lake section of the lake. Most fish are 30-70ft deep. Live bait will be the go to approach. Some fish can be caught on jigs or jigging spoons. You will have to get in their face with whatever you use. Bottom fishing should be productive over the coming weekend.

The Corp of Engineers are dropping the lake! Watch out for navigation hazards you may have forgotten about during the high water period. Beaver is getting close to normal pool and the Corp will stop 24hr generation when lake reaches 1120fasl. Current through the lake have fish facing "up river" and relating to current breaks to ambush bait. With this in mind you should be checking the upstream and downstream edges of points, islands, hump's, road bed's etc..

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the clearest water possible. This will most likely be in the coppermine area you will need to adjust your technique to the weather condition's. Also remember while they drop the lake the dirty water will move towards the dam and your best fishing will be ahead the "mud line". You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website.

Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to the Hickory creek area concentrate efforts near the channel. Water temp is in the lower 40's.

Beavershores - is producing.

Blackburn creek-This area near Horseshoe bend is holding tons of bait and fish. A lot of good things could happen in this area!

Horseshoe Bend-A lot of bait in this area. Look near sharp drops into the channel.

Monte Ne- Water is dirty fishing is slow. Look near the mouth and on the main river channel. Look nearer the main white river channel as the water level drops.

Hickory Creek- Water is dirty fishing is slow. Try the main river channel and the Hickory Creek arm. And keep in mind that the fish will be moving down river into deeper holes as they drop the lake in order to find shelter from the cold front.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid 40's.

Prarrie Creek -Is producing fish from the islands to beaver shores. Pay special attention to the gravel bar south of hwy 12 bridge. Look near the steepest drop on the north end of this gravel bar.

Copper mine-Area's near points 8 and 9 and 10 is producing some fish.

Rocky Branch-Look near the bluff's by the marina and at Red Bluff and the road bed extending to the island. The shad are about 10-25 feet deep(they will go deeper with the cold front) and the striper are scattered from 30-70ft deep. Several fish have been taken here.

Lost Bridge - In the area's of fish trap hollow and pine log. Fish are 30-70ft deep.

Indian creek-Fish 30-60ft deep near the mouth.

Coose Hollow-Fish 30-60ft deep near the mouth.

On the main lake try fishing jigging spoons 20-60ft deep in these area's 6-8-9-10.

To see some exciting pictures click here.

Beaver Lake Striper Report

BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Fishing has been slow but there are fish to be caught, most fish will be bottom oriented and in the mid lake section of the lake. Most fish are 30-70ft deep. With the cold front coming through this week the fish will remain down and fishing will be difficult. I expect another "shad kill" near the end of the week. Live bait will be the go to approach. Some fish can be caught on jigs or jigging spoons. You will have to get in their face with whatever you use. Bottom fishing should be productive over the coming weekend.

We may see more ice form up river late in the week.

The Corp of Engineers are dropping the lake! Watch out for navigation hazards you may have forgotten about during the high water period. Current through the lake will have fish facing "up river" and relating to current breaks to ambush bait. With this in mind you should be checking the upstream and downstream edges of points, islands, hump's, road bed's etc..

For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link.

The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the clearest water possible. This will most likely be in the coppermine area you will need to adjust your technique to the weather condition's. Also remember while they drop the lake the dirty water will move towards the dam and your best fishing will be ahead the "mud line". You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website.

Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish.

On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to the Hickory creek area concentrate efforts near the channel. Water temp is in the lower 40's.

Beavershores - is producing.

Blackburn creek-This area near Horseshoe bend is holding tons of bait and fish. A lot of good things could happen in this area!

Horseshoe Bend-A lot of bait in this area. Look near sharp drops into the channel.

Monte Ne- Water is dirty fishing is slow. Look near the mouth and on the main river channel. Look nearer the main white river channel as the water level drops.

Hickory Creek- Water is dirty fishing is slow. Try the main river channel and the Hickory Creek arm. And keep in mind that the fish will be moving down river into deeper holes as they drop the lake in order to find shelter from the cold front.

On the mid and lower sections check out these area's. Water temp is in the mid 40's.

Prarrie Creek -Is producing fish from the islands to beaver shores. Pay special attention to the gravel bar south of hwy 12 bridge. Look near the steepest drop on the north end of this gravel bar.

Copper mine-Area's near points 8 and 9 and 10 is producing some fish.

Rocky Branch-Look near the bluff's by the marina and at Red Bluff and the road bed extending to the island. The shad are about 10-25 feet deep(they will go deeper with the cold front) and the striper are scattered from 30-70ft deep. Several fish caught here on a recent trip.

Lost Bridge - In the area's of fish trap hollow and pine log. Fish are 30-70ft deep.

On the main lake try fishing jigging spoons 20-60ft deep in these area's 6-8-9-10.

To see some exciting pictures click here.