Incredibly, although Beardens alligator holds the state record as the biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas, it is not the heaviest. Lake Monticello is mostly dependent on rainwater for refilling all of its 1,520 acres, and in late fall it had reached a coverage of almost 500 acres. When it was brought ashore, the forklift that was used to lift it didnt even lift high enough to get its entire length off the ground! Brewer Lake Try using a Texas rig on the brush, or fish with jigs. A big crackleback fished deep has been good on several trips lately. Fishing has been good for. Norfork Tailwater Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. They have not heard much on the crappie fishing front, though, in the Little Rock Pool. Maybe we need some of those meth gators. Cover water. Once the lakes reach the conservation pool levels of 659 feet msl for Bull Shoals and 553 feet msl for Norfork, I expect both dams will reduce how much water they release allowing the river to drop to more normal levels. Beavers are thick in north Arkansas. Then, there is a private land quota hunt - like the bear hunt in N AR. Check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time release data or by calling (501) 362-5150). Additionally, numerous conservation efforts are underway to restore natural wetland habitats that provide critical refuge for alligators and other aquatic wildlife species. With the rising water level, the largemouth bass bite will become really good. This rain and all this water, and the rain in the forecast, are going to make things very up and down for a few days, they say. Water level has stablized from recent rains. Crappie fishing is fair to poor on main lake brush piles on both jigs and live minnows on a slip float just at sundown to dark. This week we've seen a significant shad kill on the lake. The main thing here is the crappie is moving up shallow. Alligator hunter Travis Bearden was hunting on the lake with his father, brother, and friend during the final weekend of the alligator hunting season when they spotted the large animal nearby. Clear Lake (off Arkansas River-Little Rock Pool). (501-834-5733) says the river is good right now. One of the earliest recorded accounts of alligators in Arkansas comes from the Arkansas Gazette, May 1828, which reported the killing of an 11-foot specimen on the north side of the Arkansas River at Little Rock. The lake level Thursday was 577.50 feet msl. Some of the best information I ever got on fly selection was from a guy I sat next to in a bar in West Yellowstone, Montana. Hopefully you choose one that the trout wants. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 540.05 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). Clarity and visibility can change dramatically on Millwood in just a few hours with high winds, gate discharge, rain or thunderstorms. Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam) fishing has been pretty slow for the past several days, and they had no reports of note. Lake Bennett. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. Fishing in the creeks feeding into the river can result in some nice bass or catfish. Upstream, Table Rock Lake rose 0.1 foot to rest at 1 foot below power pool and 15 feet below the top of flood pool. As of 1 p.m. there had been 31 straight hours of release in the neighborhood of 3,800 cfs. Bull Shoals Lake; Marion County. But the amount of rain weve had, the crappie will be out of the flow of the lake, now, in the murky waters, and wont be deep. Alligators have been hunted seasonally in Arkansas since 2008 as a measure to . Or, visit the AGFC nature center in Pine Bluff or Little Rock to see live alligators in captivity. I have a water control structure in the pond that could be used to drain the pond, but the beavers wont allow it. The stage is on a fast rise at 8.77 feet as of Thursday afternoon (flood stage is 32 feet). The usual jigs and minnows are working. I love spending time in the outdoors and when not writing I can be found on the farm surrounded by horses, dogs, sheep, and pigs. are slow, but try redworms and crickets as they may be starting to get hungry as the water warms some. Drag something deep, or sit out and throw an Alabama rig, jerkbaits, and the Wiggle Wart, and dont forget about the Rat-L-Trap. Alligators have lived in Arkansas for thousands of years. While the Game and Fish Commission reports 84 gators were harvested last month, the reptiles are not just found in hunting . Look for something in the water that gives the fish a break from current. Thanks to a long summer, alligators have stuck around here in Arkansas. Theyve also had success with red crankbaits and red Rat-L-Trap. The river current has dropped, but the schools of white bass are migrating up and along Little River. Holla Bend NWR has the Northenmost (documented) population of Gators in Arkansas. White River Copyright 2023 Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, A Public Treasure: The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge, Ways to Entertain Your Family During the Holidays. Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. The preferred presentation has been casting soft plastics, with Fire Gel added to the plastic bait. All species were out there feeding. Woollies and streamers can work on good days, or nymphs on other days, with really nice bug hatches on the nice sunny mornings. Trout Surface Area. They lowered tag numbers on Millwood this year to three I think. The hot flies were Y2Ks, prince nymphs, zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead), pheasant tails, copper Johns, pink and cerise San Juan worms, gold ribbed hares ears and sowbugs. Reports are updated weekly, although some reports may be published for two weeks if updates are not received promptly or if reporters say conditions havent changed. The best area to target is the transition areas where it goes from deeper water to the backs of creeks with the warmer water coming in. Trolling shallow-running crankbaits that imitate shad or crayfish against the current will draw strikes from spawning walleye and is an excellent method of locating areas where walleye are congregating. Big snow/freeze knocked them back here. Some reports say folks are getting bit on green pumpkin jigs in 25 feet of water on ledges. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 0.4 foot to rest at 1.5 feet above power pool of 659 feet msl. Not uncommon to see 40 or so a night. Alligators have a relatively long lifespan, with some individuals having been known to live up to 50 years in the wild. Florida largemouth bass will be stocked during the summer of 2025. There are no dams on these streams. The catfish will be burying in their holes and then will come out and be feeding. They are in 12-50 feet of water for best results, Tommy said, suggesting anglers use minnows, jigs or a small crankbait. Lou posts almost daily on his Facebook page with photos and where the fish are biting and whats biting. I started the day with that fly and did well at Three Dollar Bridge on the Madison River. Check it out. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Blakely Dam was 577.46 feet msl (full pool: 578.00 feet msl). Alligator Gar Variant Names: Gator Gar. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 48,636 cfs. (updated 2-24-2023) Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said the main topic of conversation this week is the walleye are s tarting to move into the creeks. Heavy rains lately can make river conditions change overnight. Lake Dardanelle Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (501-758-4958) reports that one of their regulars went to Blue Mountain Lake before this latest rainfall that inundated places, and he reported that for. He says there was some speculation that the creature was a caiman, which are related to alligators and are legal to own in Arkansas. (updated 2-23-2023) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) says fishing is mostly no good this week after all the rain. Out on the boats, anglers have caught some but not many. Alligator Gar Variant Names: Gator Gar Spotted Gar Variant Names: None Shortnose gar Variant Names: Billy Gar, Short-Billed Gar, Stub-Nose . Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. All the above information will enable anglers to successfully fish in Lake Catherine as soon as Lake Ouachita falls down out of flood pool and the need for heavy generation and open flood gates subsides. The moist habitats are perfect for many animals, including alligators. (updated 2-23-2023) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said water levels at the Spring are running at 440 cfs (350 cfs is average, while water clarity has been poor. Bream are starting to pick up. Visit www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com for a daily update on fishing conditions. The wind came up and it started to rain pretty hard. * Over the past few weeks, the crappie bite improved, then thunderstorms and lake wind advisories destroyed clarity and discharge along Little River went back to over 30,000 cfs. Winter drawdown is scheduled to end next week (March 1-8) Flood gates remained open to aid in lowering Lake Ouachita out of flood pool. The hot spot on the White River has been the catch-and-release Section below Bull Shoals Dam. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers, skipjack, shad, chicken liver and stink bait. Red Chrome, Toledo Gold or Natural Crawfish three-quarter-ounce Rat-L-Traps were picking up a few prespawn fish from 8-12 feet deep on vertical drops. He suggests anglers and boaters check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system. Check it out. Blue Mountain Lake Winter probably isn't through with us yet, but we will take advantage of this early spring-like weather while it's here! Beaver Lake has some 487 miles (784 km) of shoreline.Beaver Lake (Arkansas) Beaver Lake Location Ozark Mountains, Benton / Carroll / Washington County, Arkansas / United States. Greers Ferry Lake is 7.6 feet above power pool. Three fish is a trend. That makes no sense to me at all. The smallmouth are definitely grouping up if you can find them; they are in roaming mode. Alligator in Southern Arkansas. Norfork Lake The biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas was half-inch shy of 14 feet long and weighed around 800 pounds. Vertical-jigging a spoon or 3-inch grub on a lead head is also working. There has been nothing to report this week. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 48,636 cfs. Two fish is a coincidence. Clarity and visibility can change dramatically on Millwood in just a few hours with high winds, gate discharge, rain or thunderstorms. When they quit, they quit. No one was out late this week with the bad weather. Lake Conway is currently in its annual winter pool drawdown from normal seasonal level. These new ponds are then new habitats for other animals and help to increase plant growth and diversity. Try throwing articulated patterns on a sink line toward the bank. With colder temperatures, the, As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 1,121.60 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.43 feet msl; top flood elevation is 1,130.0 feet msl). Clarity along Little River is stained, and is much worse further up Little River with river clarity ranging 3-5 inches visibility depending on location. Striped Bass (updated 2-23-2023) Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville says crappie are biting in spite of the various weather and water changes were seeing lately. Anglers have had success catching bass on a crawfish-colored Spro Rock Crawler and even throwing a spinnerbait in the stained water of the backs of creeks, too. Mourning, White-Winged and Eurasian Collared-Dove, Arkansas Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement (WRICE), Natural State Landowner Conservation Awards, Endangered Species and Other Threats to Wildlife, Gov. Black bass are scattered all over, from shallow to deep. Some reports say folks are getting bit on green pumpkin jigs in 25 feet of water on ledges. Although alligators have a lot of teeth, they are ill-suited to biting chunks off and chewing. The wind came up and it started to rain pretty hard. Remember that the White and North Fork Rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center, Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center, Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Action Plan | 2020-2025, Disability, Mobility-impaired, 65-Plus, Military Retiree, Lifetime Licenses. My favorite has been a cerise San Juan worm with an orange egg dropper. Another source of information is asking others. Come join the discussion about optics, trails, clubs, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! (Top navigation pool is 338.2 and bottom pool is 336.0.) What to know. The lake is in good shape and clear for hte most part. Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) says fishing is mostly no good this week after all the rain. Everything is happening as it should. Best bite for us before the chocolate milk situation had flipped back to jigs from minnows, but the crappie will randomly pick up a minnow with a few decent bites on good days. (updated 2-23-2023) McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) has not heard any reports from the lake or from the lower LR pool or beyond Terry Lock and Dam this week. Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs afford shutter bugs and nature lovers hours of enjoyment throughout the year. Alligators can also reach great ages in captivity, with some living into their 70s and 80s. I have been getting asked a lot lately, yes, we are catching walleye. Thank you for reading! With proper care and nutrition, captive alligators may even be able to live past 100 years of age! Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. It turns out that this alligator was literally eating the competition as its stomach contained a 5-foot-long alligator! Find your next adventure. At about 15 feet down they would attack and then dive! 1. DeGray Lake water level is 406.5 feet msl. Its still hit and miss. The Army Corps of Engineers reported the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 8,641 cfs (turbine) as of midday Thursday, where it had been for well over 24 hours. They are ambush predators, and this means that they can quickly seize their prey as soon as the opportunity arises. Millwood Lake Millwood State Park MARINA WILL REOPEN March 1. Larger females soon follow and all will remain in the area for weeks until the spawn is complete. In the clearer water farther down the lake, anglers been catching bass on Alabama rigs (which a few weeks back landed a 10-plus-pound largemouth in a tournament) and on green pumpkin or brown-colored jigs. Beaver Lake rose 0.4 foot to rest at 1.4 feet above power pool or 8.2 feet below the top of flood pool. The Corps of Engineers is "running it strong," they report, and the water below the dam is at 314 feet msl. The below copy is care of KARK 4 News. But on Friday, the animal was found and officials learned it . Anglers are also throwing a crankbait either in a red or something with some chartreuse in it. There have been numerous shad coming through Bull Shoals Dam. He says he was headed out on the lake last week searching for fish when . The public is urged to use extreme caution when visiting the Carpenter Dam use area during this time. Bass are slow and anglers are not catching many even up into the backwaters. Chinese alligators reach only between 5 and 7 feet long and weigh only 80 to 100 pounds. Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (501-758-4958) said. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 54,428 cfs. It is the choice of the fly that you are going to use to catch fish. Excellent angling opportunities are on the horizon as soon as stable conditions return to Carpenter Dam, depending on consistent weather fronts. Where to Fish in Arkansas The White has had no wadable water and heavy flows. The massive influx of healthy rainbow trout to the lake rejuvenates the tailrace to an earlier scenario of quality fishing. Millwood Lake tailwater elevation was near 244 feet msl (almost 20 FEET above normal) and rising with gate discharge at the dam near 20,000 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. And if the bite is off, a big Y2K can be the ticket. We have none of them either. The wetlands are home to many animals that like the humid environment, and one of those animals is alligators. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam the flow was 37,793 cfs. Clarity is heavily stained to muddy in places this week along Little River, while the main lake is heavily stained. Most are being caught in 15 feet of water downstream from Houseman to Beaver town. I had a much better day of catching fish (Monday). Modern campsites offer the best in . As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 660.17 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 695.00 feet msl). . When they did eventually manage to kill the beast, it soon became clear that it was a record-breaker. Generation has been pretty consistent, starting around 6 a.m. and ending mid-afternoon. Not much to report on bream, but Im sure you could fish worms on the bottom and catch bream. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. The huge alligator dwarfed their boat and used its immense strength and power to drag it around while the terrified occupants were completely at its mercy. The northern portion of the lake has some color to the water, while past Cove Creek and Eden Isle the lake gets clearer. Mid-February marks the beginning of the walleye run for Lake Catherine. Anyone else seeing a decline in the beaver population? There has been nothing to report this week. . Easily the largest and the most fearsome amongst a pretty terrifying bunch was Deinosuchus. The water temps are in the mid-40s and close to 50 degrees in the river arms. Arkansas Alligator History. This includes all alligators, true crocodiles, caimans, gharials, and false gharials, along with many extinct members. Brian McKinzie of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says a homeowner called an off-duty Benton County Sheriff's deputy to report a possible alligator sighting Thursday night. Florida largemouth bass will be stocked during the summer of 2025. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 447.76 feet msl (full pool: 437.00 feet msl). Alligators can swim up to 20 miles per hour and on land, they can run up to 11 miles per hour. Some reports say they are deep at 18-22 feet. If I am fishing from a boat, I will ask every guide I see at the ramp. Then add in sulfur and Mercer and red River and you probably have enough gators for the whole south. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam the flow was 37,793 cfs. The stage at Augusta is steady at 31.87 feet, nearly 6 feet above flood stage of 26.00 feet. (updated 2-23-2023) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said fishing continues to pick up at Lake Charles. There has definitely been some shad kill. Harvest Reports. * No reports on bream or catfish. The clarity is muddy to almost yellow looking, they report, and the level of the lake appears to be 2-3 feet deeper for some that at this usual time of the year. We have had higher flows that have fished well. Let's all be safe and enjoy this awesome fishery. Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk. Those white bass were in large numbers ranging 2-3 pounds and were biting well on Cordell Hammered Spoons, Bomber Fat Free Shads, Little George Tail-spinners, Heddon Sonar Metal Blades, and Rocket Shads. I knew what was going on. No bream or bass reports. Arkansas River at Morrilton The preferred bait is a yellow-headed hair jig, and some minnows are being used, though not as many as jigs. Central Arkansas Water will stop drawing down the lake on March 1. White bass are a fun fish for new anglers and old alike. Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Friday morning that the crappie are beginning to bite, and bite well. Some fish are already staging early prespawn areas in the creeks. * White bass continue to bite well. I landed fish on a Bayou Magic Tater Shad with a half-ounce white big eye jighead, as well as a three-quarter-ounce Binks Many Shad white spoon. The Chinese alligator is critically endangered and is the smaller of the two species. Alligators have between 74 and 80 teeth which change as they get older. Austin Kennedy has more great fishing news in his report from the tailwater below, as fishing has really picked up on trout, walleye and more. said the lake level was 554.51 feet msl and the storm was just starting to enter the area about 11:30 a.m. when he arrived at the resort Wednesday. (updated 2-23-2023) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level now at Greers Ferry Lake is at 468.75 feet msl, 6.71 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and falling with generation. Wind, wind, wind and clouds will help. The water temperature is ranging about 46-49 degrees. Gather as much information as you can before making your fly selection for the best results. The Millwood State Park IS OPEN for camping, and the State Park Office. Use large white shad imitations in floating and sinking versions. Expect more of the same as far as generation schedule goes. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. Use hand-tied jigs in white/silverand gray/silverwhite or use minnows for best results. The stage at Pine Bluff is at 31.63 and slightly on the rise (flood stage is 42 feet). If the warm weather continues, the spawners should move soon. Catfish folks are catching their target on yo-yos baited with minnows. Stripers are still good. 3 miles south as the crow flies is Kingfisher Lake on Petit Jean WMA. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 0.4 foot to rest at 1.5 feet above power pool of 659 feet msl. for the underwater timber about 5 feet deep and use minnows. The run has just started, they note. Visit Jons Facebook page for latest updates, Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said the main topic of conversation this week is the, Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said t, his past week the fishing has been great. Most fish are still holding in a winter pattern and are right on the bottom in 16-23 feet of water. Streamer season is upon us. Beaver Lake rose 0.4 foot to rest at 1.4 feet above power pool or 8.2 feet below the top of flood pool. So reckon it works. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 260.33 feet msl (normal pool: 259.20 feet msl; top flood elevation is 287.0 feet msl). If they tied the fly and you do not have one, they will often give you one and wish you luck. Anglers should try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. Check our blog (linked above) to make sure it's not up and muddy. Cover water. said the water level now at Greers Ferry Lake is at 468.75 feet msl, 6.71 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and falling with generation. A few chunky 2- and 3-pound male bass were the most aggressive at midday into late afternoon recently, with those fish being found randomly near and close to deeper creek channels. Redear Sunfish Remember to be courteous to other boaters on the water. WATCH: Sharks biting alligators, the most epic lion battles, and MUCH more. It is important to note that dramatic drops in temperature greatly affect the trout bite in a negative way. Drift-fishing with silver inline spinners with Power Eggs and shrimp continues to work best. Watch This Florida Woman Feed an Alligator. Above the dam and coming from the river the water is clear, though in front of the dam the water is muddy. In spite of the higher level these days, anglers are able to launch boats. Water temperature ranges 45-50 degrees. Lake Hamilton We could kill 3 alligators on millwood every night for a month.easily. I feel most of the largemouth bass have pulled off the deeper shad and are holding in the 30-50 feet range on ledges, tree tops, bluff ends or points nearby. In the back of McGuire oxbow, we were throwing a custom-painted Little John Crankbaits in Rayburn Red, and a Bill Lewis SB-57 or MR-6 Crankbait in Strawberry Craw, Blood Craw or Red Glitter Craw and picking up a few random bites. Bass are not yet loading into typical early spwaning areas despite the abnormally warm temperatures. (updated 2-23-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are fishing poorly. Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam), For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit. In the clearer water farther down the lake, anglers been catching bass on Alabama rigs (which a few weeks back landed a 10-plus-pound largemouth in a tournament) and on green pumpkin or brown-colored jigs. But the amount of rain weve had, the crappie will be out of the flow of the lake, now, in the murky waters, and wont be deep. The water is high. Stripers do make a spawn just like every other fish in the lake; the only difference is the eggs do not recruit new fish. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns like zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead). (updated 2-23-2023) Lacey Williams at Lakeview Landing on Arkansas Highway 95 (501-252-1437) said that crappie anglers should look for the underwater timber about 5 feet deep and use minnows. The alligator numbers everywhere I frequent are exploding. He suggests anglers and boaters check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. (updated 2-23-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said the Little Red is really blown out with the water being released from Greers Ferry Dam over the past week or more. White bass, hybrid bass and striped bass will be catching all the knocked-around bait fish stunned in this water. When I do wade trips, I talk to everyone I see in the parking lot or pass on the stream as I walk in. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 540.05 feet msl (full pool: 526.00 feet msl). Check our blog (linked above) to make sure it's not up and muddy. For real-time information on stream flow in Arkansas from the U.S. Geological Survey, visit: For water-quality statistics (including temperature) in many Arkansas streams and lakes, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/current/?type=quality. They are moving up, this water has warmed up, its clear and normal (level), Ray said. Lake Nimrod Red Chrome, Toledo Gold or Natural Crawfish three-quarter-ounce Rat-L-Traps were picking up a few prespawn fish from 8-12 feet deep on vertical drops. (updated 2-23-2023) Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out-of-state) said black bass are still very good. Another angler caught a 2-pound white bass while fishing from the shoreline. Have some feedback for us? The Southwestern Power Administration has dictated power generation at nearly five generators (14,000 cfs) pretty much round-the-clock this week, so be very careful motoring in these higher water conditions. I started to target the 30-feet-deep fish and found that they wanted to chase my bait today. Ray suggests shad-colored jigs or jigs favoring white, silver/white and pink colors. The overflow of that food source into the river sets off the famous voracious feeding pattern and the easy trout catch, which anglers love. Each rod has two different flies (a lead fly and a dropper). Lake Monticello is mostly dependent on rainwater for refilling all of its 1,520 acres, and in late fall it had reached a coverage of almost 500 acres. The crankbait bite is getting better as temps rise. 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