Lampcollectors Loc: Arkansas

Heber Springs Arkansas. New to fishing on Greer’s Ferry Lake. Not having any luck finding the fish

dbed Loc: POMME DE TERRE LAKE MISSOURI

Welcome Lamp, can't heip you somebody on here should

GaryH Loc: Northern Pa.

Welcome aboard LP.

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

Welcome to the stage lamp. Put a small minnow on a small jig under a float and you should catch a fish if there's some around

Lee626 Loc: Brick NJ [ near the Jersey shore ]

Welcome from NJ lampcollector, i had no luck this morning either, it happens

Jeremy Loc: America

Welcome to the Fishingstage Lamp. You seem like a bright addition to this place for all of us.

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Welcome to the Forum, Lamp, so, drink some beer and enjoy life.

Huntm22 Loc: Northern Utah. - West Haven

Welcome aboard there Lamp. Enjoy.

Egghead

Welcome Lamp, the fish might be a little deep right now. When the water cools down it will get better.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Welcome to the Stage. Try just outside the weed edges, under docks and trees.
Good luck.

Smokypig Loc: Cheyenne, wyoming

dynamite

Glastro Loc: NW Ark

Well you know it's one of five lakes built on the White River it's a deep reservoir with plenty of natural shad . The fish in there are well fed so they can be tricky to catch here's a fishing report. I fish over at Beaver lake the other end of the line of 5 reservoirs. http://www.anglerguide.com/arkansas/index.cfm?tr_id=596

Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

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Greers Ferry Lake;

Located in the Ozark Mountains near Heber Springs, Greers Ferry and its tributaries probably have produced more 20-pound-plus walleyes than any other bodies of water in North America, including a 22-pound, 11-ounce all-tackle world record caught by Al Nelson on March 14.



Here are some great places to catch walleyes;



"Greers Ferry Lake Number #1 Best Walleye Fishing In Arkansas."



Located in the Ozark Mountains near Heber Springs, Greers Ferry and its tributaries probably have produced more 20-pound-plus walleyes than any other bodies of water in North America, including a 22-pound, 11-ounce all-tackle world record caught by Al Nelson on March 14, 1982. Unfortunately, the number of huge fish has declined because of heavy angling pressure on older, larger walleyes during the late 1980's and early 1990's.

The good news is that restrictive harvest regulations have helped bolster the Greers Ferry walleye population in recent years, and there are lots of favorable fishing reports from anglers catching walleyes year-round all over the lake. Catching several 2- to 10-pounders during a good morning of fishing is not at all unusual, and the lake is once again giving up a few fish weighing 15 pounds and more. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission helps maintain a healthy population of walleyes with regular releases of fingerlings raised in a lakeside nursery pond. Roughly 400,000 young walleyes are stocked every other year in the lake and the upper forks of the Little Red River.

There are innumerable fishing tactics, lures and baits used to catch walleyes, and some are naturally more popular on Greers Ferry than others. Trolling with deep-diving crankbaits tops the list for many summer anglers. Bottom-fishing with small live bluegills or creek chub minnows is also a common strategy, and many walleye anglers troll- or vertical-fish with jigs or jig/minnow combos.

Bull Shoals Lake;

Another Ozark Mountains hot spot is Bull Shoals Lake. This federal reservoir on the Arkansas-Missouri border near Mountain Home boasts a big population of lunker walleyes. Many are caught in rocky cover near the mouths of creeks where the fish spawned earlier. Good spots to target include areas around East and West Sugarloaf creeks, Big Creek and Brushy, Charley, Trimble, Big Music and Little Music creeks. The lake often yields some real lunkers, with walleyes to 17 1/2 pounds reported in recent years.

Fishing at night can give you an edge on other anglers. Walleyes are nocturnal, being most active during low light and dark hours, so fishing at these times increases success. This is true no matter what the season when you fish.

Another important aspect of walleye fishing is proper presentation of your lure or bait. Walleyes are bottom-dwelling fish. It is important to put your offering at the right level and keep it there throughout the length of your retrieve or troll. It’s also a good idea to work your rigs very slowly, whether trolling or casting. You want your bait or lure to move very slowly past hungry fish.

Many baits and lures prove productive for local anglers. One favorite is a slender, three-hook, floating-diving lure known locally as the “long-billed Rebel.” Live minnows are also effective, as are spoons, spinners trailing night crawlers and minnows. Jigs tipped with pork rind or plastic tails are top-notch enticements as well.


Lake Ouachita;


Publicity for this 40,000-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers impoundment between Hot Springs and Mount Ida generally has centered on other species, especially largemouth and striped bass. But an aggressive walleye stocking program by the Game and Fish Commission has also produced a top-notch “jack-pike” fishery here. That still seems to be a state secret, however, despite the fact that 8- to 12-pounders are as common as costume jewelry at a flea market, especially around weed beds and rocky humps on the bottom. Few Ouachita anglers target walleyes, which has resulted in an untapped bounty of big fish.

Casting and retrieving crankbaits around rocky shoreline cover seems to be the favored local tactic for catching walleyes in late spring and early summer, but anglers in the know use other methods as well. One very popular tactic is fishing a lead-head jig tipped with a lively night crawler. Whether the jig has a feather, rubber or hair body is unimportant, and many anglers actually prefer a bare jig. Hook the worm through the head so it can wiggle full-length behind the jig; then work the lure with a hopping motion as you drift or troll around creek channels, rocky points and the big bottom humps plentiful throughout the lake.


More Good Fishing;


Few Arkansas waters produce better walleye fishing than Greers Ferry, Bull Shoals and Ouachita. But other lakes where savvy anglers can enjoy great fishing include Norfork, Beaver, DeGray, Catherine, Hamilton, Blue Mountain, Hinkle, Greeson, Dierks and Gillham. Lake Nimrod also has been stocked with walleyes, and Lake Greeson is periodically stocked.

Arkansas streams also harbor healthy walleye populations. Hot spots to consider include the upper White River, Eleven Point, Fourche la Fave, the Strawberry River, the Petit Jean River, the Caddo River, the Saline River and the Little Missouri. The Spring River is one of the state’s more popular walleye fisheries, with catches of 2- to 3-pounders common in spring. Other streams with moderate walleye populations include the War Eagle, Black and Kings rivers.

The most unusual aspect of Arkansas walleye fishing is the fact that so few anglers fish for these delicious, fun-to-catch game fish. For walleye anglers who want to fish uncrowded waters sporting good walleye populations, however, The Natural State’s untapped bonanzas are certainly worthy of consideration. The fish are there. It’s the fishermen who aren’t.


Topics;

Arkansas, Lake Greeson, Ouachita, Big creek, Spring river, Caddo river, Saline river, Bull Shoals Lake, Heber Springs, Ozark Mountains, Blue Mountain, Mountain Home, Fish Commission, and Mount Ida



Please click on link for additional information, Thank Youi.


https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/may/27/here-are-some-great-places-catch-walleyes/#:~:text=Greers%20Ferry%20Lake,Nelson%20on%20March%2014%2C%201982.



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Great Walleye On Greers Ferry Lake;

How You Can Catch A Record Breaking Fish;


In 1982, Greers Ferry Lake gained notoriety when Al Nelson pulled out a world record walleye. The 22 pound 11 ounce female was a once in a lifetime catch, but many anglers go to Greers Ferry Lake hoping to catch a big gal of their own. While the odds of hooking another record breaker aren't high, that shouldn't keep you from this lake because there may be a trophy walleye waiting to be hooked.


While walleyes can be caught any time of year, there are a few parts of the season that are the most productive. If you want a big walleye, December through February is a good time to hit the lake. The females' eggs are fully formed and they are feeding heavily before the spawn. Since they are actively eating, jigs tipped with live bait will often be enough to get a bite.


When water temperatures reach 50 degrees, spawning kicks off and runs mid-February thru March. Walleye in this lake seem to favor the major tributaries for spawning. South Fork, Middle Fork, and Devil's fork see a lot of activity as the Walleyes congregate in the gravel-bottomed shallows. During the day, the spawning beds will be mostly populated with males. There will be a lot of them and they will be aggressive, so this is a great opportunity if you are after numbers. Just about any presentation will work, but crankbaits and bottom fishing with bluegills or creek chub minnows work well on this lake.


The females typically will not enter the spawning beds until nighttime. Cast your bait just beyond the shallows, keeping your retrieve slow if you're after a larger fish. Otherwise you will need to wait until nightfall. You can fish from a boat, but many anglers get good results by wading in or casting from the shore. Where ever you decided to situate yourself, keep your presentation slow. Walleye have their mind on other matters and will let anything to fast go by without a strike. Stick baits and jointed minnows get good responses, but jigs with either spoons or live bait also do well.


Although spawn is the most popular season on this lake, walleye can be caught year round. They aren't found everywhere, so you may need to search harder than in other lakes. The inhabitants of this water like clear water with gravel bottoms. Keep an eye out for these spots and keep your presentation slow when you do find them. The water here is cold and affects walleye response. If you think you're working the bait slow, go even slower.


Greers Ferry Lake has seen an increase in activity since the record catch in 1982. The 1990's were particularly hard on the walleye numbers. In order to protect the population, there are both daily and length limits being enforced. The daily limit is six, with only one fish that can exceed 28 inches. Any fish that is between 20 to 28 inches must be released immediately. These restrictions also extend into the tributaries, so make sure you are aware and following them.


After the world record catch, Greers Ferry Lake experienced an insurgence of fishing. Heavy harvesting and the natural mortality rates have decreased the concentration of brag worthy walleye. That doesn't mean there aren't any big girls lurking in the depths. If you are patient and prudent, you may be the next to catch a record breaker.



Please click on links for additional information, Thank you.



https://www.walleyefishingsecrets.com/greers-ferry-lake.html


https://www.gameandfishmag.com/editorial/still-the-walleye-capital-of-the-world/348366



https://www.aa-fishing.com/ar/arkansas-walleye-fishing.html


https://www.landbigfish.com/articles/default.cfm?ID=2334



http://shirleyguideservice.com/index.php/arkansas-fishing/


https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS900US900&sxsrf=ALeKk02udhMBB_r4H2L4IwTPoqe--khIGg:1596819588657&q=Best+time+to+fish+for+walleye+in+Arkansas&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8rejCyInrAhVRj54KHXbzDXsQ1QIwL3oECA0QDg&biw=1229&bih=557


https://www.outdoornews.com/2018/04/18/catching-walleye-fever-arkansas/


{ https://www.fishingstage.com/t-21899-1.html }



'When the second half of February arrives, it's walleye time in Arkansas. The tasty but challenging fish move up to shallow, graveled areas for spawning. A number of lakes and rivers in the state have walleye, and the best known fishery is in Greers Ferry Lake in north-central Arkansas.





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Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

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Lampcollectors, I hope that this information will be of assistance in your Walleye pursuit, Great fishing. Ron620DVS...



“If you’re after a Big Walleye,” Bly says, “the best time to fish is from "December through February". The biggest fish are females, and their eggs are fully formed toward the end of that period, giving them extra weight. They’re feeding heavily prior to spawning, so you’re more likely to catch one. During the spawn, they may quit feeding altogether.”



MAS fish (a regular here) Joined: Oct 20, 2019 Posts: 365 Loc: Peoria,IL

Try Lake Ouachita or head a little farther north to Bull Shoals Lake. I know those eyes are there. Check out

www.bullshoalslakeboatdock.com

Check out their photo page. A lot of nice walleye pics from earlier this year.
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You don't have to wait until February to start your Walleye fishing. Pick a Lake or Stream and start your Walleye fishing the day after "Thanksgiving Day". Lake fishing will be very different than Stream fishing. You will have to check with the local Walleye fisherman for the correct information. Fishing with live bait may be the ticket in some of the Walleye waters. Water will be the key to the start of the fishing. I don't remember if the Walleye reproduce in the Arkansas waters.

"The Forks of the Little Red River above Greers Ferry Lake are "Hotspots for walleyes during "Spring Spawning Runs". “If you’re after a Big Walleye,” Bly says, “the best time to fish is from "December through February". The biggest fish are females, and their eggs are fully formed toward the end of that period, giving them extra weight. They’re feeding heavily prior to spawning, so you’re more likely to catch one. During the spawn, they may quit feeding altogether.”


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