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Current Temperature:
88°
Est Water Temperature:
78° (What's This)
Barometric Pressure:
30.18 (High)
Wind Speed:
South-West at 07 Knots (8 MPH)
Forecast | Trends
88°
Est Water Temperature:
78° (What's This)
Barometric Pressure:
30.18 (High)
Wind Speed:
South-West at 07 Knots (8 MPH)
Forecast | Trends
Beaver Lake General Information
Welcome to FishingNotes.com Beaver Lake fishing report page. Here you will find all the information you need to make the best decisions for today's fishing. Current weather including air temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction are continuously updated throughout the day. Vital fishing information for Beaver Lake, including mean water temperature and moon phase. Help in choosing what time to hit the water with daily sunrise and sunset times plus moon rise and moon set times. We would love to hear how your fishing trip went, feel free to share your days success on the community report page. Good luck and we hope you catch a full bag today!
Beaver Lake:Northwest Arkansas abounds with a diversity of fishing opportunities. Beaver Lake has more than 28,000 surface acres of water. Just below the dam, the bone-chilling waters of the upper White River provides perfect habitat for pole-bending rainbow and record-size German brown trout. The lake itself provides year-round fishing pleasure for adventurous anglers who can try their luck at catching large and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and channel or spoon-bill catfish. Each year, millions of fingerling game fish from the Blackburn Creek Nursery Pond are released into the clear, blue waters by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The first on-site rearing pond in this area, the Blackburn Creek Pond, is the workplace for fishery biologists and other specialists in the field who work hard to keep Beaver Lake in the forefront of fish production. [Beaver Lake. www.nwk.usace.army.mil, 02/03/2008]
State:
Arkansas
County:
Benton
Inpoundment Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area (acres):
28220
Lake Management:
Arkansas
County:
Benton
Inpoundment Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area (acres):
28220
Lake Management:
Latitude:
0.00000000000000
Longitude:
0.00000000000000
Water Clarity:
Water Temp Factors:
0.00000000000000
Longitude:
0.00000000000000
Water Clarity:
Water Temp Factors:
Maximum Depth (ft):
204
Normal Elevation (ft):
1120
Boat Access:
Boat Limits:
204
Normal Elevation (ft):
1120
Boat Access:
Boat Limits:
Beaver Lake Largemouth Bass Fishing
Beaver Lake Largemouth Bass Rating:
3.8/5
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Beaver Lake Largemouth Bass Tips:
Largemouth Bass Tips for Current Conditions:
Largemouth bass fishing is going to be pretty slow at 78 degree water temperature. Bass will start moving much slower and feeding less aggressively until the water temperature starts to get back down to comfortable levels. When the water temperature is up this high, it's time to get out fishing early and late in the day when the sun is not on the water. When you can get out for the entire day, it's a great time to fish some deeper water. Many large bass are taken this time of year since bass fishermen typically gets out deeper and fish slower with larger baits. Like any other time of year, the slower you fish with bigger baits on the deep drops and river channels, the better chance you have at a lunker. This is a great time to catch a trophy. Good luck out there today!
Beaver Lake Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Beaver Lake Smallmouth Bass Rating:
3.1/5
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Beaver Lake Smallmouth Bass Tips:
Smallmouth Bass Tips for Current Conditions:
Smallmouth bass fishing is going to be pretty slow at this water temperature. Bass will typically start moving much slower and feeding less aggressive until the water temperature starts to get back down to comfortable levels. When the water temperature is up this high, get out fishing early and late and cast in the shallows. When the sun is up it will be time to get out into deeper water, try fishing some drop offs and deep channel bends.
Beaver Lake Crappie Fishing
Beaver Lake Crappie Fishing Rating:
3.6/5
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Beaver Lake Crappie Tips:
- Crappie are holding close to main lake coves. I have also found them on main lake points around 10 to 13 feet. They are holding close to rip rap and isolated stumps in flat regions. Main colors are solid white or chartruse.
Crappie Tips for Current Conditions:
Your lake crappie will be much more lethargic in the water temperature. They will be in deeper and cooler water. Crappie will be feeding; however they will not be feeding aggressively unless the other fishing factors are at prime levels. Find some moving water that is clear and you should find some more aggressive fishing.
Beaver Lake Walleye Fishing
Beaver Lake Walleye Fishing Rating:
2/5
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Beaver Lake Walleye Tips:
Walleye Tips for Current Conditions:
Walleye will be starting to get a little slower in this water temperature. With walleye being a cold water fish, they will start becoming fairly lethargic in this water. With the fish slowing down the fishing will be more difficult to find and coax into biting. However they will be feeding and the walleye bite should still be good. This time of year is a good time to fall back to live bait as standard practice for the best bet at numbers and size of fish.
Beaver Lake Catfish Fishing
Beaver Lake Catfish Fishing Rating:
3/5
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Beaver Lake Catfish Tips:
Catfish Tips for Current Conditions:
The entire catfish family is very active and actively feeding in this water temperature. All catfish including blue catfish, flathead and channel catfish will be looking for their next meal. It’s perfect time to get on the water and fill the freezer. Good luck out there.
Beaver Lake Spotted Bass Fishing
Beaver Lake Spotted Bass Fishing Rating:
3.9/5
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Beaver Lake White Bass Fishing
Beaver Lake White Bass Fishing Rating:
4.1/5
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Beaver Lake White Bass Tips:
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Beaver Lake Striped Bass Fishing
Beaver Lake Striped Bass Fishing Rating:
4/5
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Beaver Lake Trout Fishing
Beaver Lake Trout Fishing Rating:
2.7/5
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Beaver Lake Fishing Reports
May 7th, 2010
Report By:
Guest
Guest
Fishing Rating: 1 Water Temperature: 0
http://www.beaversafari.com 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. 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! 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. On the lower section try Indian creek-Holding some Striper Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"
http://www.beaversafari.com 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. 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! 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. On the lower section try Indian creek-Holding some Striper Lost Bridge-Holding striper in the area known as "Fish Trap Hollow"
April 19th, 2010
Report By:
abray
abray
Fishing Rating: 1 Water Temperature: 0
Monday, March 15, 2010 Beaver Lake Striper Report BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Fishing has been good, the stripers are moving into the creek arms as daily temperatures continue to rise near the 60 degree mark. The bait is staying near the surface looking for the warmest water. The white bass run has started and will peak near the 1st of April. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse. The striper have started their push up river. The activity level will increase as the ambient temperature continues to rise. Find the warmest water. The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day. Most fish are 8-20 deep. "Free linning" or "flat linning" are the technique's to use. An umbrella rig will also produce. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers. Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers will be the go to approach. For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link. The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the warmest water possible (Look in the backs of coves they will warm the fastest). This will also depend on lake flow. You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website. Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish. On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to mouth of War Eagle where it meets the White river.
Monday, March 15, 2010 Beaver Lake Striper Report BAILEY'S BEAVER LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (479)366-8664 Fishing has been good, the stripers are moving into the creek arms as daily temperatures continue to rise near the 60 degree mark. The bait is staying near the surface looking for the warmest water. The white bass run has started and will peak near the 1st of April. Spoons, Spinners, grubs in White or chartreuse. The striper have started their push up river. The activity level will increase as the ambient temperature continues to rise. Find the warmest water. The morning bite has been the best, most of our fish have been caught by 8a.m. However if it is over cast the bite could last all day. Most fish are 8-20 deep. "Free linning" or "flat linning" are the technique's to use. An umbrella rig will also produce. Try trolling redfins, rapala's and other shallow plugs about 150ft back. Try using planer boards with your plugs or live bait in order to spread your efforts in an attempt to locate the most active stripers. Live bait as always on Beaver Lake when fishing for Trophy Stripers will be the go to approach. For daily Beaver Lake levels and flow data go to my website and click on the Daily Beaver Lake Level and Flow info link. The following area's should hold fish, however try to find the warmest water possible (Look in the backs of coves they will warm the fastest). This will also depend on lake flow. You will find a link to the Beaver Lake level and Flow charts for Beaver Lake on the Area/species information page of my website. Here's on old guides trick, if you are fishing up river where the water is dirty try dipping your shad/minnows tail in a chartreuse dye it doesn't matter if it is scented it just makes the bait more visible to the fish. On the white river from the hwy 12 bridge to mouth of War Eagle where it meets the White river.
March 6th, 2010
Report By:
Guest
Guest
Fishing Rating: 1 Water Temperature: 0
crappie are on the move but dont tell any one
crappie are on the move but dont tell any one
Beaver Lake Solar and Lunar Conditions
Current Lunar Fishing Tip:
The affects of the moon on freshwater fish and game are at a minimum right now. There will be a new moon coming up here in a few days. The fisherman should never use this as an excuse to not get on the water. The affects of the moon can only enhance the outcome of a day's fishing not decrease potential catch for today. On days without the new or full moon, all other factors including weather, barometric pressure, wind and cloud cover will make up today's equation for success.
The affects of the moon on freshwater fish and game are at a minimum right now. There will be a new moon coming up here in a few days. The fisherman should never use this as an excuse to not get on the water. The affects of the moon can only enhance the outcome of a day's fishing not decrease potential catch for today. On days without the new or full moon, all other factors including weather, barometric pressure, wind and cloud cover will make up today's equation for success.
Sunrise:
06:23 CST
Moon Rise:
21:16:00 CST
Moon Phase:
Waning Gibbous
91% Illuminated
26 Days to Full
06:23 CST
Moon Rise:
21:16:00 CST
Moon Phase:
Waning Gibbous
91% Illuminated
26 Days to Full
Sunset:
20:20 CST
Moon Set:
08:54:00 CST
Peak Lunar Fishing Times:
01:53 - 03:53 CST
14:05 - 16:05 CST
20:20 CST
Moon Set:
08:54:00 CST
Peak Lunar Fishing Times:
01:53 - 03:53 CST
14:05 - 16:05 CST
Beaver Lake Links
Army Corps. Lake P
http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/beaver/index.htm
Guide Service
http://www.beaverfeverguides.com/
State Department of Wildlife and Parks
http://www.agfc.state.ar.us/fishing_ol.h...
State Parks
www.arkansasstateparks.com
license
https://www.ark.org/agfc/license/index.p...
State Fishing Records
http://www.agfc.com/fishing/fishrecords_...
State Fishing Information
http://www.agfc.com/pdf/2006fishregs.pdf...
http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/beaver/index.htm
Guide Service
http://www.beaverfeverguides.com/
State Department of Wildlife and Parks
http://www.agfc.state.ar.us/fishing_ol.h...
State Parks
www.arkansasstateparks.com
license
https://www.ark.org/agfc/license/index.p...
State Fishing Records
http://www.agfc.com/fishing/fishrecords_...
State Fishing Information
http://www.agfc.com/pdf/2006fishregs.pdf...