The first accuracy station is for a basic overhead cast of 20-50 feet. The best action has taken place during times of generation. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. The last rod is a carbon rod with a 2-weight underlined fly line. (updated 3-3-2022) Capt. Sleet and snow melt had heavily stained many areas of Lake Catherine, creating very difficult fishing conditions. This is a natural phenomenon that occurs occasionally during cold weather and high generation. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 554.00 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl; top flood elevation 580.0 feet msl). So, the point is, do not be afraid to hit shallow stickups even with low water temps. Be very careful wading with the river up. Many artificial fish habitat structures have been created and put in place, and the AGFC has pumped several of the small ponds and has added rotenone to those areas for the elimination of unwanted species (i.e. (updated 3-10-2022) Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Thursday morning that the clarity is good and the surface water temperature is up to 50 degrees. where I share some fishing content and have already posted this last trip from this week (a little creek channel action). No baits were suggested. The best locations are near vertical structure and deeper drops with 3-8 feet deep flats in close proximity. Beaver Lake is holding steady at normal pool. Some reports of the bass being found inside the grass 4-12 feet early in the morning and going deep after the sun comes out (scattered at all depths). The best areas to find these fish have been back in major creeks, deep flats and (Wednesday) I found them in the old river channel in the main lake area. Corps campgrounds are open for camping. Active diving loons will trigger feeding. Lake Greeson Tailwater WebFishing spots and baits to use at Peckerwood Lake? A rod or rods will be furnished for the distance casts. Crown Lake Park (501-354-9007) said the water level is up about 8 inches and clarity is murky. Catching is a new ball game every day with this up-and-down weather as fish are on the move and, like us, have to change according to conditions, so just keep an open mind until you re-find them and proceed, just stay around bait, Tommy says.