Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir (under renovation) and Nursery Pond
(updated 10-1-2026) AGFC staff in Mayflower note that while Lake Conway is drawn down for renovation, the Lake Conway Nursery Pond provides a nice fishing opportunity for area anglers, and as the weather begins to cool, it should provide a good fishing destination for families. The 70-acre pond has been stocked by the AGFC with mature bass, crappie, catfish and bream (as well as rainbow trout for the cold weather months).
According to AGFC Fisheries staff, there have definitely been times where it is getting a bunch of use and people are catching bream and smaller bass.
Lake Conway renovation is proceeding on schedule. Read more here, or check out what was written in the May-June issue of Arkansas Wildlife magazine (or read online) for an in-depth look at the new weir and dam construction.
Little Red River
For the Army Corps of Engineers’ real-time outflow report from Greers Ferry Dam, visit the Corps’ Little Rock office website or by calling (501) 362-5150). Also check the Southwestern Power Administration website to see forecast generation schedule.
NOTE: Trout limits for the Little Red River below Greers Ferry Dam changed in early 2026. Anglers may keep two trout daily; trout 14 inches or longer must be released immediately. This rule is in effect until further notice.
(updated 9-24-2026) Mike Winkler of Little Red River Fly Fishing Trips (501-507-3688) said, “The cooler weather is finally here, and after a long stretch of high 90s and 100-degree temperatures from August through the end of September, it’s a welcome change! The forecast is calling for highs in the 80s throughout the week, with a chance of rain around Wednesday and Thursday. With the cooler temperatures, power demand has dropped, and we’re also seeing less water being released below Greers Ferry Dam.
“The Southwestern Power Administration is projecting one unit running for two hours on Wednesday and two units for one hour on Thursday. My guess is we’ll continue to see a similar generation schedule as power demand stays down.
“With the lower flows and cooler temperatures, this should be an excellent week to get out and do some wade fishing. If I were fishing on foot, I’d start at JFK Park or Swinging Bridge Access. Both areas have been getting heavy stockings and should be good places to find fish.
“For the guys fishing from a boat, Dripping Springs Access and Lobo Landing have both been fishing well over the last several weeks. We’ve had a good, consistent generation schedule in place for quite a while, and both locations have been producing about equally.
“With the decreased flows, I’d concentrate on the deeper sections of the river. The fish have been liking the deeper water around the moss beds and anywhere you can find a steady current. The plunge pools below the shoals are also worth spending some time on. They provide good, oxygenated water and tend to hold fish.
“A few flies that have been working well under an indicator include Pheasant Tail Soft Hackles, Hare’s Ears and Midges.
“Overall, the combination of cooler temperatures and lower flows should make for a really nice week on the Little Red. If you’ve been waiting for a break from the summer heat, this is a good time to get out on the river! Give me a call if you’d like to get out and fish.”
Greers Ferry Lake
For the Army Corps of Engineers’ real-time lake level and outflow report from Greers Ferry Dam, visit the Corps’ Little Rock office website.
No reports.
Harris Brake Lake
(updated 10-1-2026) Bing Watkins at Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-889-2745) said that not many people have been on the lake in recent weeks because of the hot weather. As the weather cools, though, look for bass, bream and catfish to bite, she said. “Still too hot for crappie,” she adds. Nighttime is good for catfish at Harris Brake, and bream are catchable at that time on crickets and redworms. Catfish at Harris Brake Lake favor chicken liver, and that was working well a couple of weeks back, she noted.
The lake water level is very low. It’s hard to fish from the bank with both the current water temperature as well as the level, Bing said. “Lots of stumps are showing around the lake.”
At the bait shop, she says she can see to the bottom of the lake. But she also adds that for people living on the lake, this is a good time to be working on their docks.
For more updates, follow Harris Brake Lake Resort on its Facebook page.
Lake Overcup
NOTICE: AGFC employees and contractors will be conducting herbicide applications at Lake Overcup in Conway County this summer, preventing the use of the lake’s water for irrigation by lakeside landowners until Oct. 1.
Application of the EPA-approved aquatic herbicides should take roughly two weeks, and multiple applications will take place throughout the summer. The treatment causes no harm to wildlife, people or aquatic life, but water drawn from the lake could kill gardens, flowerbeds and lawns if used on neighboring lands. By federal law, these herbicides have up to a 120-day irrigation restriction after application. The AGFC asks adjacent landowners to NOT irrigate for lawn or garden use with water from Lake Overcup until October.
The use of aquatic herbicides is necessary to control the current problems with nonnative invasive aquatic plants that can infest Arkansas lakes, restricting access to boathouses, boat ramps and fishing locations. If left unchecked, many of these invasive plants can outcompete and replace native vegetation.
For more information, please contact the AGFC Fisheries Office in Mayflower at 833-338-3636.
No reports.
Brewer Lake
(update 9-24-2026) AGFC staff note that several people have been calling, asking about the launchability at Brewer Lake. Nick Feltz, supervisor in the Mayflower office, said, “I was there the other day and you can definitely still launch from the south ramp, but the lake is really low and folks need to use extreme caution.”
Brewer Lake is a good getaway in the fall for crappie fishing as well as picking up some decent-sized largemouth bass. For crappie, focus on coves in the northern portion of the lake. Bass in coming weeks should be found on secondary points and isolated brush. Anglers may keep up to 10 largemouths, but only one of those may exceed 16 inches.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 10-1-2026) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) said the lake level still continues to fall, sitting as of Thursday at 11.32 feet below the normal pool level. As far as good drops go, though, the water temperature has worked itself into the 70s, being recorded Thursday at 79.5 degrees.
The front ramp by WestRock remains closed. The back launch ramp has 2 inches of water left. Small craft will have to maneuver around, they report. You’ll also need four-wheel drive. They also say that it’s most likely the back ramp will be closed this weekend if the rain that’s forecast doesn’t help out.
“We are seeing bass schooling,” they report. “Caught a few small crappie this week.”
Arkansas River at Morrilton
For the real-time water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam and Morrilton stage level, visit the Corps’ Little Rock office website.
Little Maumelle River
(update 10-1-2026) Ray Hudson at River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the water is normal clear, and there have been some very active crappie and a few catches.
“They are catching them on a jig, believe it or not,” Ray said. Fish a cork and a jig in 6 feet of water and expect to find those crappie at 3 feet.
“Bass are still doing really good. They are being caught on soft plastic worms or crankbaits, and spinnerbait. They’re still shallow, and they’re catching them early in 2-3 feet of water. As the day heats up, they move deeper but they catch them there on cranks.”
Catfish are being caught around the docks on hot dogs and chicken liver. He’s heard nothing specifically on bream, but says bream can be caught there anytime.
Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool)
For the real-time water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam, visit the Corps’ Little Rock office website.
Arkansas River (Little Rock Area Pools)
For the real-time water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam and David D. Terry Lock and Dam, as well as the Little Rock pool stage level, visit the Corps’ Little Rock office website.
Peckerwood Lake
(updated 10-1-2026) Donna Mulherin at Herman’s Landing (501-626-6899) said in her most recent report that lingering summer heat was not deterring the crappie anglers. Conditions have been just right – low water, stumps showing and the main channel obvious – to put crappie fishermen in close proximity to their quest. “We have had quite a few fishing, actually,” she said. “They are wearing the crappie out.
“All the fall fishermen have been waiting on these stumps (to show). They find the channel and the fish are right on the edge of that channel.”
Jigs are the bait of choice at Peckerwood for crappie.
Those good conditions for crappie are a nonstarter for bass, though, and while a few people have picked up some catfish, the chief draw now is crappie. “You can’t do much else” than crappie fish, Donna says. “You’ve got to have a little boat and use your trolling motor. I wouldn’t bring a bass boat out here, just the two-man, johnboat style of boat to be able to get around.”