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Sunday, March 28, 2010

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

Monday, March 22, 2010

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

Monday, March 15, 2010

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

Monday, March 8, 2010

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

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

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