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 15, 2010
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
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
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
Monday, February 22, 2010
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
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
Monday, February 15, 2010
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
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
Monday, February 8, 2010
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
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
Monday, February 1, 2010
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.
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.
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