Follow us Outside for National Take a Hike Day Nov. 17! Total outflow from the dam is 4,008 cfs. grass carp, yellow bass), before the refilling of the lake began. Special Events for 2023. PRSs have been completed for the Sam Rayburn Dam isolated project each year since approval of the existing rate schedule. Black bass were good last week on spinnerbaits, Chatterbaits, bass minnows and crawdads. Crappie reports continue to be poor with the rain and cooler temps this week. With the current lake levels, we can expect no wadable water in the near future. Largemouth Bass Catfish went back into hiding this week. The recording will ask you which river and which day you are seeking the schedule for. Lake Levels and Generation Schedules for Tennessee Dams. (updated 4-7-2022) Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (758-4958) says catfish are biting well. Jones Bluff Reservoir (also known as R. E. "Bob" Woodruff Lake) impounds the Alabama River between Montgomery and Selma in central Alabama. Nimrod was Osiris of Egypt, and he he was a giant hunter. (updated 4-21-2022) Dave McCulley, owner of Jenkins Fishing Service in Calico Rock, said it was another slow week of fishing. Norfork Lake rose 3.6 feet to rest at 4.3 feet above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 21.9 feet below the top of flood pool. View current station data by selecting the desired options below and clicking the "View Data" button. 9.10. Try minnows or jigs. 8-3 1977 Flood - Induced Surcharge Regulation . The females were in 6-8 feet of water. Soooooooo, guess we won't know. What's CLOSED. Recreation Areas - Power Generation Schedule . are good. Noah and his descendants were the gods of the old world Crappie are good both in the shallows and out in 12-20 feet depth roaming. Water is High! she said. The fishing is much better in the morning and late afternoon and tapers off midday. Elevation was 337.66 feet msl, with the tailwater at 294.92 feet msl. Bull Shoals Lake Most recently, Ray had said that. Just need some dry weather! Lake Overcup Preferred colors are still chartreuse mixed with something. Your safety depends on obeying all posted safety . The Ouachita National Forest borders the lake's south shore, and State Scenic 7 Byway passes by its east end. Striped bass has been one of the hardest fish for me to locate consistently. I returned to my boat and he arrived a few minutes later. Peckerwood Lake There has been some good topwater action for largemouth, spotted and white bass over the last couple of weeks. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 95,066 cfs with a pool elevation of 264.76 feet msl. Norfork Lake They have been scattered out due to the rise in the lake level a couple of weeks ago, compounded by the hard and fast drawdown of the lake to evacuate the excess water. (updated 4-21-2022) Jeff Shell, the superintendent at Cane Creek State Park, said had no new reports from Cane Creek Lake. They are moving shallow at sunset. Catfish started biting chicken liver, nightcrawlers, shad or skipjack. The river is flowing at a moderate rate and is carrying some debris. Fronts and cold air will back these fish up toward the deeper water. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. They're relating to the brushpiles. No reports on bream and catfish. The stage is up at 18.18 feet. Visit Marks blog at springriverfliesandguides.com/blog for the latest updates. The Nimrod Dam was built in 1942 to control flooding along the Fourche La Fave River and created Nimrod Lake. Industry shippers, anglers, boaters and paddlers now have the latest stage and flow rates for their favorite rivers and creeks on a smart phone or tablet.Use the SWPA icon to view hydropower generation schedules for the next day or the . As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 395.72 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl). 1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District's Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam generated power at maximum capacity to support the region during the 2021 Winter . Watch the weather and water temperature closely. Lake Dardanelle The Narrows Dam is on the south side of Lake Greeson near Murfreesboro in southwest Arkansas. We are excited, as fishing has been picking up. Testing the site for the dam started in September of 1939 with core drilling and test trenches. The walks are free and require no reservation. There are no dams on these streams. Lake Poinsett Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are high and off color. Dammed River Information. All of the lakes in the White River system are now above power pool. F. HENRY MILLERS FERRY DAM AND RESERVOIR WALTER F. GEORGE DAM AND LAKE WEST POINT DAM AND LAKE Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 103,522 cfs with a pool elevation of 230.85. Nimrod, the great-grandson of Noah, was a mighty hunter. This hydro power generation schedule is posted as courtesy for those using surrounding waterways for recreation, but may change without notice to meet power demand and does not include normal U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases. WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) said water temp is in the low 60s. (updated 4-21-2022) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said bass are good in the buckbrush in 2-4 feet of water flipping with jigs and fishing shallow-diving crankbaits. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. (updated 4-21-2022) Triangle Sports (870-793-7122) in Batesville reported that the river remains high and muddy, and they had heard no fishing reports. Lake level and unstable weather has made the fishing up and down. Fronts and cold air will back these fish up toward the deeper water. Yell County Summits (37) Map and location information for Ola Mountain in Arkansas: Ola Mountain is one of the Ridge in Yell County, AR and can be found on the Nimrod Dam USGS topographic quad map. Beaver Lake rose 1.4 feet to rest at 2.2 feet above power pool or 7.4 feet below the top of flood pool. Some of the crappie have started to move back into the coves, but not all. Total outflow from Norfork Dam is 1,332 cfs. Lake Sequoyah Download full dataset documentation for this station including record layout, full data type list and definitions, observations, and attributes by using the links listed below. Beaver Lake rose 1.4 feet to rest at 2.2 feet above power pool or 7.4 feet below the top of flood pool. The total cost of the project was $3,773,000. Some like Nimrod, Tiras, and Dodonaeus, fought against their evil brethren. The Bureau's projections show a 3% chance that Lake Powell's water levels fall below the minimum level necessary for the lake's Glen Canyon Dam to generate hydroelectricity next year. The name "Nimrod" has now come to mean a great hunter since Nimrod was identified as a mighty hunter in Genesis 10:9. If you need to leave a message or speak to someone please call our regular office number (501-844-2148) between 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Thursday. (updated 4-7-2022) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) said bass are good between 2-6 feet of water. Alternatively, storage projects like Weiss, Henry, and Logan Martin lakes on the Coosa River, Harris and Martin lakes on the Tallapoosa River, and Smith lake on the Warrior (Sipsey) River provide seasonal storage, having different summer and winter pool levels, and are drawn down late fall into the winter to provide a means of managing and storing winter/spring rains. The Guide remains the same throughout the summer months, which supports recreation use on the lakes. Caddis patterns, pheasant tail nymphs and hare's ear nymphs have been fishing well below an indicator. Garry and Matt Bryant landed the Big Bass of 3.74 pounds. Various baits have been working: topwater lures such as a Zara Spook, Kastmaster and smaller swimbaits with paddle tails. (updated 4-21-2022) Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) said that there has not been much catching the last couple of days due to the rain. It was about this time that I discovered that the water near the bank was about a quarter of an inch deeper than my muck boots could handle. These fish will spawn on the full moon in May so its not far away. John also had an interesting tale about motor failure on the river, In December, I had a guide trip just a few weeks after my cancer surgery. (updated 4-21-2022) Dam repair work has been completed by the city of Monticellos contractor, while the AGFC has been rebuilding the lake bottom and areas near where the shoreline will be for fish habitat when the lake is refilled, which will mostly be done by rainfall collection. Next-day release schedules are usually available by 6 p.m. of the current day. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam was 88,488 cfs. Try an orange egg with a size 18 purple zebra midge or a girdle bug. Black bass are good on topwater baits. You can call the recorded schedules number at 866-494-1993. Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. Crappie had started coming to the buckbrush, mostly males, and were turning black. In late Second Temple writings, Nimrod is connected to the Tower of Babel and seen as a rebel against God. Ever wondered why the water at your favorite lake is often higher or lower than when you last visited? Individuals who recreate below our dams and those with boats and water-related equipment on our lakes and facilities should always stay alert to changing conditions and be prepared to take the necessary steps to protect their property. Pocket areas that run east to west are much warmer with some areas reaching 63 degrees. Females are running back and forth from staging brushpiles and the shoreline. For black bass, fish a fluke or floating worms. Millwood Lake tailwater elevation is near 233 feet msl with gate discharge at the dam around 7,200 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Best colors are the methyolate, black/blue tail, black grape and California 420. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) said the crappie and bass are spawning. Observed water levels also are updated periodically throughout the day. (updated 4-21-2022) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said that as ofWednesday, Millwood Lake is currently 11 inches above normal pool at 260.2 feet msl and rising. Length:2,260 feet The lakes in the White River watershed have been rising due to recent rains. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information. Pulse from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.; minimum flow only from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; one unit from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and two units from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Southern Pro Flipping Tube or Tournament Tube in black/blue tail, smoke/black/red flake with chartreuse dipped tail, and smoke purple flake with chartreuse dip tail have connected with 2- to 4-pound male bass over the past several weeks near dead pad stems, near stumps from 8-10 feet deep in Little River's oxbow lakes and creek channels upriver near where creek junctions and on tapering points where they will eventually pull into the creek channels to spawn. Use jigs, redworms and crickets. (updated 4-21-2022) Wil Hafner, facility manager at Potlatch Cooks Lake Nature Center (870-241-3373), said theyre still surviving down at Cooks Lake but there is just a lot of high water still coming off the White River. (501-834-5733) in Sherwood took the opportunity of high, swift water on the Arkansas River Little Rock pool to go check out Ouachita, and they say the, (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) said. The Norfork tailwater has had some limited wadable water. Cooks Lake is open to fishing for youths under 16 or mobility-impaired anglers and up to two helpers (who may also fish). Walleye for the most part have spawned but still are up the White and War Eagle albeit moving back toward mid-lake. For a daily fishing report and lake condition go to www.blackburnsresort.com and click on Scuba Steve's Blog. For Water Levels technical support, contact Water Management at (251) 690-2737. or by email at: water-sam@usace.army.mil. White River Those who did fish reported success using Power Eggs and shrimp. With the current lake levels, we can expect no wadable water in the near future. The go-to bait appears to be a Chug Bug Worm. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 395.72 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl). Any bass or crappie caught must be released. * Crappie continue to improve this week with the warmer temperatures and have begun migrating to cypress trees for their spring spawning ground movements. (updated 4-21-2022) Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) said black bass arevery good. grass carp, yellow bass), before the refilling of the lake began. Crappie are moving toward the shoreline at 10 feet depth. 8-5 Flood of 1979 Induced Surcharge Regulation Fish the conditions. Water release schedules are updated periodically throughout the day. The lake is currently fairly stable now, and with some consistent warmer weather the striped bass bite will explode. Fishing in Arkansas They didnt go far but they left the shallow areas for the most part. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the outflow at Greers Ferry Dam to be 2,851 cfs (both turbine and spillway) as of noon. Nimrod Dam in western Perry County is the oldest project of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the state of Arkansas, created to control flooding along the Fourche La Fave River.Nimrod Lake, the reservoir created by the dam, stretches across the border of Perry and Yell counties and is a popular attraction for fishermen and duck hunters. (updated 4-21-2022) Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) said Wednesday afternoon that the clarity was murky and the surface temperature was 60 degrees. Some backwaters already have post-spawners transitioning into late spring/early summer behavior (try slow topwater lures). The water from Lake Nimrod flows into the Fourche La Fave River. Black bass and catfish were also being caught in good numbers. At this writing Tuesday, it is due to rain again tomorrow. Norfork Lake rose 3.6 feet to rest at 4.3 feet above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 21.9 feet below the top of flood pool. Clarity is murky and surface temperature is around 65 degrees. TVA campgrounds - until March 15, 2023 ( see details) Left bank tailwater parking lot at Melton Hill Dam. They were biting on minnows and jigs. Trolling an Alabama rig or throwing a topwater C-10 Redfin are still producing quality catches. Watch the weather and water temperature closely. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 84,674 cfs with a pool elevation of 285.50 feet msl. Top Seasonal Pool: Jan 01 to Mar 01 342 Mar 01 to Mar 15 342 to 345 Mar 15 to May 15 345 May 15 to Jul 01 345 to 344.5 Jul 01 to Oct 01 344.5 to 342 Oct 01 to Dec 31 342. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 84,674 cfs with a pool elevation of 285.50 feet msl. I knew that we would do better on the lower flows but was concerned about the catch on the higher water. Predicted water levels are updated at least once a day, by 1 p.m. Eastern time, and may be updated more frequently when . Wolf Creek Dam (Lake Cumberland) Lookback 365-Days. * The largemouth bass have been in a spawning mode for the last few weeks and can be found roaming flats from 2-6 feet deep where bedding areas exist. I got out of my boat so I could pull it up further on the bank so the rising water would not wash it away. Clarity is murky and surface temperature is around 65 degrees. No reports of catfish this week, but it never hurts now to throw some hooks baited with chicken liver, worms or crayfish and see if they bite. You can call 888-457-4076 to get a recorded power generation schedule for the next day. Clarity is heavy stain to chocolate milk along Little River. Catfish are doing well with all the creeks running in the lake. The crappie bite has been fairly good. 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