Hello All! Greers Ferry water levels are on the rise and so is the bite! Current water levels put the reservoir a foot and a half below normal pool of 461.3 ft. this is much improved from previous spring levels. Water Surface temperatures are ranging in the upper 50's to lower 60's, I expect these numbers to fall off slightly over the coming week due to more seasonable temperature ranges. We have basically blown through the 50's this year so everything that typically happens during this range is in full force. This young spring has been a series of ups and downs so far and I look for this trend to continue into the rest of our 2011 Spring.
The Walleye bite here on Greers is as good as I have ever scene it. With that being said, it’s still fishing and anything can happen tomorrow. This week is daylight and dark different than the past couple of weeks during our last cold spell. The bite has escalated along with the temperatures. With having past through the 50 degree range without so much as a hiccup we are seeing lot’s of different things happen in a hurry with the eyes. They are on a feeding surge that will take them right into the summer months. Look for transition areas in the creeks and large gravel flats with grass to hold the best numbers of eyes for the rest of the spring. Twelve to Twenty-Two feet of water seems to be key.
Most of our Largemouth population has pushed extremely shallow with the warming water and the arrival of our next full moon on the 18th. A large percentage of these fish will spawn this month and next. Target shallow water hard bottom areas with some type of cover. Minnow Imitations, Jigs, and Grubs should all be used when trying to locate these fish. Seven feet of water or less with deep water access close by will hold the largest of the fish pushing into spawn.
Our Hybrid Stripers have finally made there appearance in the shallows attempting to spawn. Good fish in the 4 to 7lb class are starting to show up. Swim Baits, Grubs, In-Line Spinners and most any minnow imitation lure will get bit. The bite has been best late in the afternoon and in less than 3 feet of water with wind or current present. Both Main lake and tributary locations have been good recently.
With Spring time weather in full force there is no better time to be on Greers Ferry Lake. Fishing is really hitting it’s stride and I look for us to have consistent fishing for some time now. Come and Catch the Good life with me here on Greers Ferry. If you have any question’s regarding this report or would like to book a day on the water please email me@: fishgreersferry@gmail.com or call me (501)691-5701 Check my current forecast and reports out on the web at www.fishgreersferry.com if you like what you read press the LIKE button on my Fish Greers Ferry Facebook page
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