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.
Indian creek-Holding some Striper
Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"
To see some exciting pictures click here
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
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.
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.
Indian creek-Holding some Striper
Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"
To see some exciting pictures click here
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!
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.
Indian creek-Holding some Striper
Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"
To see some exciting pictures click here
Sunday, April 11, 2010
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.
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.
Indian creek-Holding some Striper
Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"
To see some exciting pictures click here
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!
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.
Indian creek-Holding some Striper
Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"
To see some exciting pictures click here
Sunday, April 4, 2010
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.
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.
Indian creek-Holding some Striper
Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"
To see some exciting pictures click here
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!
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.
Indian creek-Holding some Striper
Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"
To see some exciting pictures click here
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