Smallmouth Fishing is Hot
Don Schnable
May 22, 2012
Bull Shoals - Freshwater Fishing Report
Buffalo River
As of Monday, Ponca was very low at 1.6 feet, Pruitt was very low at 3.49 feet, Tyler Bend was low at 3.69 feet and Buffalo Point was low at 2.93 feet. Water temperature was ranging from 75-82 degrees and averaging 78 degrees. The river level is extremely low for floating; the water is clear. Water temperatures are very good for smallmouth. Make sure you are fishing deep holes on warm, sunny days. Some good fish have been caught. With the warmer temperatures continuing, fishing is really picking up. Fish slow and deep with soft plastics in watermelon red and green pumpkinseed, or crawdad pattern flies. Stealth is needed.
Crooked Creek
The gauge at Kelley's Slab was reading 10.06 ft and 171 cfs Monday. Low but floatable. Water temperatures have been averaging 76 degrees. Make sure you are fishing deep holes on warm, sunny days. Some good fish have been caught. With the warmer temperatures continuing, fishing is really picking up. Fish slow and deep with soft plastics in watermelon red and green pumpkinseed, or crawdad pattern flies. Stealth is needed.
Target Species:
Smallmouth Bass
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