Zimmerman’s Exxon (501-944-2527) said anglers report that the water is dingy and the surface temperature is in the 80s. The level and current are normal. The anglers fishing around Willow Beach have had excellent results going for bream. They’re using worms and crickets. The crappie anglers, meanwhile, are finding their best luck in the Burns Park area. They’re targeting 12-15 feet depth with red Crappie Magnets. Results are fair. Largemouth bass will bite early in the pool. Anglers are using shaky head magnum black or grape Trick Worms, as well as black buzzbaits. The target depth is 15-20 feet. Reports have been fair. Catfishing is fair below the dam; use skipjack. No reports on white bass. On the south end of the pool and into the pool below Terry Lock and Dam, the water is dingy. Bream are fair on worms and crickets and close to the sandbars. Bass are fair in the early morning; fish with Senkos or buzzbaits. No other reports.

McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) said the water in the area of Terry Lock and Dam is “pretty clear.” The level and current are normal. Bream are good. Crappie are good. Bass are good with crankbaits and worms working best. Catfishing is good below the dam.

Little Maumelle River (updated 8-15-2018) River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the clarity is dingy and “not bad.” The water level and current are normal. No surface temperature was recorded. Bream are fair. Crappie are fair. Bass are fair. No baits or any other details were offered on those fish. Catfish are fair on chicken livers.