Fresh Arkansas Fishing Reports

Fishing conditions across Northwest Arkansas continue to improve as we move deeper into summer. While some patterns have changed from earlier in the season, anglers willing to stay mobile are continuing to enjoy quality catches on both **Beaver Lake** and the **Beaver Tailwaters**. Beaver Tailwaters Fishing Report Rainbow trout fishing remains a little challenging compared to a normal summer. The reduced trout stocking caused by last year's hatchery losses at the Norfork National Fish Hatchery continues to impact catch rates throughout the White River system. While we're still catching trout on nearly every trip, anglers should expect quality over quantity until stocking numbers fully recover. Current regulations remain in place because of those hatchery losses. The good news is that our **Beaver Tailwaters Multi-Species Trips** have been producing excellent action. Clients are consistently catching a variety of fish, including: * Walleye * White Bass * Sunfish * Crappie * Spotted Bass The Army Corps of Engineers has also begun reducing generation compared to the heavier releases seen over the past several weeks. As flows continue to stabilize and colder water conditions become more consistent, we expect the trout bite to steadily improve heading into late summer. Beaver Tailwater Conditions * Water clarity: Good * Water temperature: Cold and suitable for trout * Generation: Releases beginning to slow * Trout bite: Fair * Multi-species bite: Good to Excellent Beaver Lake Fishing Report Beaver Lake continues to produce excellent fishing, but mobility is the key to success. Walleye are constantly changing locations as they follow baitfish and adjust to changing conditions. Once active schools are located, anglers are seeing excellent catch rates. Catfish fishing has followed a similar pattern. Fish have been grouped together, and once they're located, the action can be outstanding. Bass fishing remains strong during the early morning and late evening hours, with fish relating to baitfish, points, secondary points, and main-lake structure. Crappie continue holding around brush piles and standing timber positioned above the thermocline, providing consistent action for anglers targeting structure. Beaver Lake Conditions * Water temperature: Mid to upper 80s * Water level: Near normal summer pool with a gradual seasonal decline. * Water clarity: Clear to lightly stained depending on location * Thermocline: Approximately 28–32 feet * Walleye: Good * Catfish: Good * Bass: Good * Crappie: Good Whether you're looking to chase trophy walleye on Beaver Lake, catch a mixed bag of species in the Beaver Tailwaters, or enjoy a relaxing day targeting trout, there are still plenty of opportunities to put fish in the boat. **Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service** provides guided fishing trips on both Beaver Lake and the Beaver Tailwaters near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. If you're planning a fishing trip to Northwest Arkansas, now is an excellent time to get on the water before fall patterns begin developing.

Awesome morning

We started our trip on about 4,000 cfs got in the groove and the feel of the bite with some rainbows.THEN we got into the browns!

Fishing on high water with inline spinners

Amazing day these guys caught a ton of fish

Bites was on fires soon we setup, using tight bait gokng right place help get more fish on thd boat