Trout Fishing Report-White River-Arkansas

From Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

January 2,2008 Edition                                               

White River:
Sportsman’s White River Resort said the water is extremely low with no generation. Some rainbow trout have been caught.

Bull Shoals Lake:
As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 650.44 feet MSL. Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock (870-445-4424) said some anglers are back on the water now that hunting has slowed. Bass are biting well on crankbaits in 5 to 15 feet of water on windy or cloudy days. Hula grubs and Carolina-rigged French fries are working well in 10 to 25 feet of water. Vertical jigging a spoon over old forests and standing timber is working well on Kentucky bass. Walleye are biting fairly well on spoons fished over large flats in 35 to 40 feet of water. Bottom bouncers baited with nightcrawlers are working well on walleye as well. Crappie are biting fairly well around the boat docks on minnows under a slip bobber in 18 to 25 feet of water.

Lake Norfork:
As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 547.55 feet MSL. Cranfield Junction Bait and Tackle (870-492-5141) had no report.

Norfork Tailwater:
Gene’s Trout Dock (870-499-5381) said few anglers are on the water to give a report.