April Fishing Forecast 2011

Hello  All and Hello Springtime!  April is a much anticipated month
when it comes to fishing here on Greers Ferry along with many other
Mid-South reservoirs and fisheries.  Water temperatures will begin the
month in the mid to upper 50 degree range while rising throughout the
month to the lower to mid 60’s by the first of April.  These rising
temps will have a very positive effect on all of our fish here on
Greers.  Rain will be a factor to consider this month as typically we
receive 5”’s of rain this month.  With lake levels close to normal
pool look for the reservoir to rise an additional foot with each inch
of rainfall we receive.
The walleye population here on Greers will be finishing its spawn and
beginning to feed heavily as they make their way back down stream
during April. Look at locations two thirds to halfway out of the
creeks to hold good numbers of post spawn walleyes that are willing to
eat this month.  Light line and a stealthy approach will assist you in
boating some eyes,  Live bait will rule, however spoons and spinners
will have their place along with jerkbaits.  Concentrate on forty five
degree banks with cover and wind for the most active fish.
April means spawning time for Largemouth and Smallmouth bass here on
Greers Ferry.  The majority of our bass population will be utilizing
our expansive flats, creeks and pockets spawning during the month.
Minnow imitating lures such as jerkbaits, small cranks and swim baits
will be best served this month to locate active fish searching out for
a place to deposit the eggs.  Once they get on the beds a good pair of
sunglasses and some smaller finesse baits should be used to catch
bedding fish if one so desire to do so.

Another very important fish to focus on this month, regardless of your
quarry, is the almighty gizzard and threadfin shad.  Our shad will be
in full spawn at 56 degrees.  Look at gravel flats and up most of the
major creek arms and rivers with current to hold the highest
concentrations of fish.  Every game fish in the lake will feed on
these shad at one point or another during the day.  When scouting
shallow water keep an eye out for darting shad to key you in on
actively feeding game fish.

April  is a fantastic month to visit Greers Ferry and enjoy an awesome
day on the water with friends and family.  If you have any questions
regarding this forecast or would like to book a trip on the water give
me a call or shoot me an email at

501.691.5701 or
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