Greers Ferry Fishing Report 04/21/10

[Cody Smith]

Hello All! Greers Ferry is resting at normal pool and slightly falling do to lack of rain and small daily water releases at the dam. Fishing is absolutely EXPLODING here on the reservoir. Daily catches of very high numbers on multi species action can't get much better, well It can always be better I suppose but not by much. We are seeing walleyes, hybrids, whites, crappies, kentucky's, bronze backs, carp, bluegills and Large mouth come in on every trip out. Over the last week we have boated at least 7 different species of significant size on every trip out, on one occasion we even put a long ear sunfish in the well to measure and weigh for state record status. Although we came up short it was the largest of the species I have ever seen, you just never know what's on the other end of your line when you feel that TAP TAP! Over the last week I helped my clients set many personal best records for them with Small mouth's up to 5 lbs, several personal best slot sized walleyes and even a few crappie personal records for my fisherman with slabs that measured up to 15"'s and better. It's so exciting knowing we have done something that they have not done before, being in the right place at the right time is truly priceless!

Our walleye population is definitely on the pre-summer feed. Over the last week we have boated them every day while on the water with numbers increasing by the day. We are catching anywhere from 1 to 5 walleyes a trip and this number will only be increasing as we get into May and the first couple of weeks of June. Live bait is key along with location and timing on the reservoir. Wind is your friend when pursuing these fish so don't run from it when your looking for our eyes. Typically the more wind the more likely those fish are going to be stacked on top of each other and multiple fish can be taken from the same location if you pay close attention to boat control and positioning.

As good as our walleye bite is getting our Crappie fishing here on the reservoir is still going strong. Higher numbers of overall fish (full limits) are inconsistent, however we are consistently boating some decent numbers and good overall quality fish on most trips out. Our crappies are going to be pushing up shallow over the next week and will stay there until mother nature runs her coarse. Now with that being said, some of our larger fish are going to spawn deeper than most of the average crappies and the overall population will be spread out from 1 foot of water to 10 feet of water depending on location, water clarity and overall light penetration. Tight lining jigs near shoreline structure will definitely put you some fish in the box along with casting tubes and jigs to cover on the edge of shallower flats that are adjacent to deep water. Buck Brush, Pole Timber and lay downs will all be harboring some Greers Ferry Slabs in the 1 to 12 foot zone, there is no better time to get out and catch you a mess of these tasty fish.

Lastly but certainly not least our Kentucky's are absolutely on the feed and making there way to the top of the action list. We have caught them up to 3 pounds over the last week and really good numbers on smaller eating size fish every trip out. Live bait is key here to maximize the amount of bites you get in one area. If there is any species I know of that does not like to be alone, it's the Kentucky's. Guaranteed if you catch one of these fish there are higher numbers in the immediate area. Look for main lake flats with pole timber and wind adjacent to deeper water, points with a sheer drop and channel swing locations on bluffs with small outcroppings for the fish to spawn and relate to.

Good luck out there and If you have any question's regarding this report, like to set up a guide trip or simply want to see how the fishing is going, give me a call or shoot me an email and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

[jackie]

Mr Smith .I have worked for 30 years and now.I am looking at my retirement years.I would like to get back into Guiding on Greers & the White River Again.I guided for FairField Bay back in the late 80's and 90"s.Went to Devils Fork for a couple of years then my work load kept me from being able to (keep)up all day and all night.Have fished the B.A.S.S. circuts and FLW Circuts,Red Man,Greers Ferry lake Bassmasters circuts.My Dad Is known as one of the best Hybrid and White bass Fisherman on the Lake.Our fish and mounts are in the Country Store at Drasco.Through friends and The Country Store we still take people fishing upon request.I have a 16-48 alumincraft with a 30hp jet I take people fishing in on the white river at sylamore and Guion upon request we call it taking people fishing if they want to pay or buy my fihing luries. I make myself thats okay.I am looking into my Retirement years 2-3 years and would like get into the guiding more.I have a 20 ft 1993 Champion 1993 200 mer.We fish for the Whites,Hybrids,Walleye from Dec through May and then the white River gets (Good )people Taking vac and Kids out of School.Would apperciate any advice or comments

[Phil Lilley]

Do you need a 6-pack Coast Guard license to guide on Greer's?

[Cody Smith]

Do you need a 6-pack Coast Guard license to guide on Greer's?

All you need in Arkansas to guide for trout or any other fish is an agfc Guide Lic. that cost you $25.00

[jackie]

All you need in Arkansas to guide for trout or any other fish is an agfc Guide Lic. that cost you $25.00

THANKS