Nymphing the lower water and throwing streamers or hoppers in the higher water has been a blast!
Fishing Report 8.9.19
Fishing conditions: Good
Water flow: medium to high
Water condition: clear
Water temp at midday: 55 degrees F
Greers Ferry recently started running 24/7 generation with 1 unit lasting until aa am followed by 2. This shouldn’t last but a few weeks, so lower water is on the horizon! Read full report by Jordan: https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
We are heading for a great summer with better flows!
Fishing Report 3.23.19
Fishing conditions: Good
Flow: Medium to high
Water condition: Stained
Water temp at midday: 53 degrees F
Try nymphing weighted caddis emergers with a midge dropper. For full report by Jordan, go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend! For those who have served, we thank you!
Fishing has been great on the back side of the big water! The corp has one generator on line. This will be a level that gives some great opportunities for throwing streamers, nymphing and maybe the occasional dry fly!
Fishing Report 4.25.19
Flow: medium-high
Water conditions: clear
Hatches: March browns, caddis, midges
Water temp at midday: 53 degrees F
Visibility: 50 inches
Report and pics from Jordan from the Little Red and Norfork Rivers over the last several trips.
Spring Break has been a hit with brown trout, bald eagles, boat rides, disc golf and endless kick ball.
Fishing Report 3.19.19
Fishing conditions: Excellent
Flow: medium high to high
Visibility: 55 inches
Water temp at midday: 52 degrees F
Spring bugs are starting to appear. For now the corp is holding off on big generation around the clock, providing some great fishing. Read full report by Capt. Rouse: https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Photo 1: The dads took all the kids giving the moms a chance to fish. PC: @gettingoutdoors
Photo 2: It was definitely a boatload. PC: Ryan McCarty
Photo 3: Ryan snagged a nice brown in the midst of all the chaos.
Spring is just around the corner and we can’t wait until the bugs start showing up!
Fishing Report 3.1.19
Fishing conditions: Good
Flow: Medium high to high
Visibility: 55″
Water conditions: Clear
Since the White River at Georgetown is still above flood stage, we have been getting some good breaks in generation. This has resulted in good nymphing and streamer conditions. For full report by Jordan, go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Happy fishing!
Streamer season is heating up!
Fishing Report 1.25.19
Fishing conditions: good
Flow: medium
Water conditions: mostly clear
All three lakes are hovering just above pool. The Little Red has gaps in generation. The White is running consistent high water and the Norfork is starting to take breaks in generation. Read full report by Jordan https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Have a super weekend!
Rainy day poses.
Fishing Report 1.18.19
Fishing conditions: good
Flow: medium high
Visibility: 52 inches
Water condition: clear
Mud lines have been producing some big grabs when creeks are running cloudy. Read full report by Capt. Rouse https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Enjoy your weekend!
Bright color on a grey day.
Fishing Report 1.11.19
Fishing conditions: good
Flow: medium
Water condition: clear
Water temp at midday: 52 degrees F
We have had several rain events keeping all three reservoirs full. We should have good flows for those wanting to throw winter streamers. For full report by Capt. Rouse go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920.
Have a super weekend and by all means get outside!
Kati
In front of the lens…
Cold but fun day with photographer @samjmatthews.
Fishing Report 12.14.18
Water flow: medium
Visibility: 40 inches
Water temp at midday: 52 degrees F
Water condition: stained
Generation is slowing down; however, we are in the middle of a pretty good rain event. Fishing should remain good, but water will be stained for a minute. For full report by Jamie go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920.
Fall is beautiful, but we are counting down to our favorite time of year…
Little Red Fishing Report 12.8.18
Water flow: medium to high
Visibility: 55 inches
Water temp at midday: 52 degrees F
Water condition: clear
Nymphing has been productive, and we are getting good windows for streamers. Read the full report by Jamie: https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
It’s coming! Don’t miss out on the winter action!
PC: @samjmatthews
Drifting and wading are in the forecast…
Fishing Report 11.28.18
Conditions: good
Flow: low to medium
Visibility: 55 inches
Water temp at midday: 52 degrees F
Water condition: clear
Greer’s Ferry Lake is at pool and with relatively mild temps, generation should keep at a few hours per day. Please be aware of brown trout reads this fall and winter while wading the shoals. For full report go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Have a fantastic week! We look forward to seeing you this winter – our favorite time of year!
PC @thejeffrose
Fishing Report 11.12.18
Conditions: good
Flow: high
Visibility: 55 inches
Water temp at midday: 55 degrees F
Water conditions: clear
In higher water focus on the eddies, back channels and feeder creeks for fish in slack water. The lake is above pool after significant rainfall, and we expect heavier generation to continue as cooler weather approaches. For full report go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Nymphing, stripping smaller streamers and matching the bwo hatches are getting it done on these hungry fish. The break in the weather has turned them on!
Fishing Report 10.16.18
Conditions: very good
Visibility: 50 inches
Water temp at midday: 55 degrees F
Hatches: bwo, midges
Water condition: slightly stained.
Be prepared for unscheduled generation as power demand fluctuates this fall. Read full report https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Happy fishing!
From top to bottom:
Photo 1: Having a blast with Jordan.
Photo 2: Rainy night streamer tying organization in preparation for the post spawn winter fish–quite possibly Jamie’s favorite time of year.
Photo 3: Brightening the grey day up with Andrew.
Fishing Report 9.26.18
Fishing conditions: good
Flow: medium
Visibility: 50 inches
Water condition: clear
Water temp at midday: 58 degrees F
When you find the push, streamers have been the trick. I would imagine we would continue to see daily generation. The river has remained pretty dang clear through the recent rain event. Read full report by Capt. Rouse at https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Fishing Report 9.5.18
Fishing Conditions: good
Flow: medium
Visibility: 58 inches
Water Condition: clear
Water temp at Midday: 60 degrees F
The daily blasts of 2 full units are picking up lots of worms, spiders, beetles and other terrestrials. Don’t be scared to play at the banks!
For full report by Capt. Rouse go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Photo by Jamie. Father son time is always good on the river.
(So is mother daughter!)
As always, fish happy!
Kati
Fishing Report 8.29.18
Conditions: very good
Flow: medium
Visibility: 55 inches
Temp at midday: 58 degrees F
Hatches: BWO’s, midges
Water condition: slightly stained
Have some hoppers ready. Drop a midge a few feet under and see what happens! For full report go to: https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Photo by Connor Cockrell for @fayettechillco
Fishing Report 8.21.18
Fishing conditions: Good
Flow: low to medium
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temp at midday: 61 degrees F
Tip of the week: During the next few days while the river clears, try darker colors.
We will probably continue to see daily generation. The lake is rising. The river should clear within the next couple of days after this most recent rain event. Fishing has remained strong. For full report by Capt. Rouse go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Fishing Report 8.17.18
Water flow: low to high during week, low on weekends
Water temp at midday: 64 degrees F
Current hatches: BWO’s, midges, small caddis at times
Nymphing has currently been the most productive on the water. For full report go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Cool photo by @henryophotography for @fayettechillco.
Fishing Report 5.24.18
Fishing condition: Good
Water flow: medium
Water condition: stained
Water temp at midday: 56 degrees F
Emergers and midges have been the ticket. In the heat of the midday sun, go small! For full report by Chris go to http://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!
Fishing Report 4.11.18
Fishing conditions: Excellent
Water condition: clear
Water flow: medium
Visibility: 51 inches
Water temp at midday: 50 degrees F
Finally round the clock generation has stopped! In lower water fishing emergers should be red hot. In higher flows streamers should be on point. Fishing is about to be bangin’!! Bugs should be everywhere. The next few weeks should be unbelievable!!
For full report by Capt. Rouse go to http://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920