Beaver Report 11=05=2011

[Feathers and Fins]

If you drive down and check the water to see if they are running you could wait until you see fish, then call the fish and game and buy a license over the phone. I had an expired license a few years ago when I was checked and the game warden let me call and get one and let me off with a warning. Just get the 1-800 number off the web site, pack up some rods and take a ride, most fisherman around year will call you over and share their spot when they are running, the only thing better than catching a big fish is to watch someone catch their first one. Also it is only about 2 miles to Hook Line and sinker if you want to buy one at a bait shop.

If you are in Mo, then Beaver is covered under the boarder license that is only $10 for a year.

Um no Beaver itself is NOT covered I know a couple guys who made and paid for that mistake.

A White River Border Lakes License (WRL) is available for a $10 annual fee. This license allows holders of a valid resident license from either state to fish all waters of Bull Shoals, Norfork and Table Rock lakes without a fishing license from the other state. The permit is valid for impounded waters (the waters between Beaver Lake Dam and Houseman Access in Arkansas are excluded). Trout may not be taken with this license. Anglers younger than 16 do not need to buy this license to fish in Missouri waters. Anglers are required to abide by the fishing regulations of the state where they are fishing. The only differences in regulations are:

• On Table Rock Lake, spotted bass must be at least 12 inches long to keep (Arkansas) or at least 15 inches long to keep (Missouri).
• On Lake Norfork, anglers may take up to three stripers and hybrids and 25 white bass of any size per day in Arkansas, except for striped bass, which must be over 20 inches. In Missouri, anglers may take up to 15 stripers, hybrids, white and yellow bass, only four of which may exceed 18 inches long.

[W. Heisenberg]

Stump makes a great point, though. I only caught one striper last year, but buying the out of state license was the best $40 I ever spent. I can't wait to hear my drag sing again this weekend.

[Stump bumper]

Um no Beaver itself is NOT covered I know a couple guys who made and paid for that mistake.

A White River Border Lakes License (WRL) is available for a $10 annual fee. This license allows holders of a valid resident license from either state to fish all waters of Bull Shoals, Norfork and Table Rock lakes without a fishing license from the other state. The permit is valid for impounded waters (the waters between Beaver Lake Dam and Houseman Access in Arkansas are excluded). Trout may not be taken with this license. Anglers younger than 16 do not need to buy this license to fish in Missouri waters. Anglers are required to abide by the fishing regulations of the state where they are fishing. The only differences in regulations are:

• On Table Rock Lake, spotted bass must be at least 12 inches long to keep (Arkansas) or at least 15 inches long to keep (Missouri).
• On Lake Norfork, anglers may take up to three stripers and hybrids and 25 white bass of any size per day in Arkansas, except for striped bass, which must be over 20 inches. In Missouri, anglers may take up to 15 stripers, hybrids, white and yellow bass, only four of which may exceed 18 inches long.

Thanks for setting that straight, I use the border license from Ar for going into Table Rock and just assumed it worked the other direction. I didn't meen to get anyone in trouble.

[Feathers and Fins]

the name is the problem A White River Border Lakes License Beaver to me is part of the white river! and where people make the mistake... I would hate to see others make it as well and wish it was included in the license

[jeb]

Makes sense, I guess. No part of Beaver extends over the border where the other 3 lakes have at least some part in both states. Good to have info!