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Date	27-Apr-24
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Conditions : Lake Ouachita: Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out-of-state) said black bass are still good. Try a topwater bait near main lake and secondary points. A Carolina-rigged craw or lizard is still producing, and the floating worm bite is good. Just get out and throw your favorite lure! Walleye are fair and being caught on shad-style baits. Stripers are good. These fish are being caught in the western portion of the lake and can be caught on C-10 Redfins, live bait or Alabama rigs. Bream are good and being caught on crickets and worms in the 15- to 25-foot range; these fish are starting to move shallow.

Crappie are biting better. These fish can still be targeted on shallow structure with minnows or small jigs. Jugs and trotlines are producing quality catches of catfish over main lake points with live or cut bait. Water temperature is ranging 64-67 degrees. The water clarity is clearing. The lake level Wednesday was 576.83, still a little over a foot below normal pool. Call the Mountain Harbor fishing guides (Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717, or Chris Darby, 870-867-7822) for more information.

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About: - Situated among the beautiful pine forest, Arkansas's Lake Ouachita is the largest lake located entirely within Arkansas. It is known for its scenic beauty and clear waters. Created when Blakely Mountain Dam impounded the waters of the Ouachita River near Hot Springs, the lake is virtually surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest and has one of Arkansas's most pristine shorelines at some 970 miles. More on Lake Ouachita			Bass Crappie Bream Catfish

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