Northeast Arkansas fishing report

Northeast Arkansas fishing report

Seth Boone at Lake Poinsett State Park said the lake is lower than normal pool, but with a lot of rainfall. Look to have more success with baits that can be seen, such as bright spinnerbaits or Rapalas. Catfish are biting well on bream and goldfish. Bream are doing well on crickets.

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Crown Lake (updated 8-3-2016)

Boxhound Marina (870-6704496) said water was at a normal level and clear, with a surface temperature in the 90s. Catfishing was excellent using c hicken livers and nightcrawlers. Bream were good on redworms and crickets. Bass fishing was fair early in the day or late, using crankbaits or topwater lures. No reports on crappie.

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Spring River (updated 7-20-2016) Mark Crawford with Spring River Flies and Guides said the river is running at 375 cfs and clarity is clear. The river is the lowest it has been all year, making for easier wading and excellent fishing. The catch has been great early in the day and hot in the afternoon. Olive burnt woollies and Guppies have been the hot flies this week. Nymphs will produce also but the burnt olive woolly has been the hot fly. Swing it and wait for that hard hit at the end of the swing. Catching some nice sizes lately, too. Hot pink Trout Magnets are not only hot for trout, but the smallmouth bass love them, too. Chartreuse Trout Magnets have been good for trout as well. Be careful in the afternoons. Stay hydrated and wet

wade.

Lake Poinsett (updated 8-3-2016)