The reservoir is topping out 8 feet over normal pool and clearing in all the main and minor creek arms.  Water surface temps peaked last weekend in the mid 60's and now the runoff entering the lake is a cooler 57 - 59 degrees.  This really backed the fish out that had already pushed toward the backs of minor creeks and in some degree the major 3 arms as well.  Most of the best fishing has been in major and minor flats off the main lake and in the creeks as this water is much more stable and has consistently fished better and better each day.  Lot's of crappie, small mouth, large mouth and white bass are congregating on these flats and seem to feed better than the creek or river fish, at least for now.  As this week goes on and more stable warm weather continues look for the tributaries and the minor creeks to really turn back on in shallower water with inflow.
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Greers Ferry Fishing Report 03/13/2012

Water Levels have risen over the past week to 364.?? ft and continue to rise as copious amounts of run off are still entering the reservoir.  Water surface temperatures have saturated through the entire north end with the exception of the runoff which seems to be running around 51 degrees in most locations.  We had a really good bite going here on the reservoir until we got the rains...With all the extra water most fish are still in the same location's, just not tightly bunched and actively feeding.  By the time the weekend gets here we should see a very good spring bite return and continue into the early summer months. Daily condition's will affect the current bite; fronts, rain, thunder and temperature should be considered when choosing your presentation and location on the reservoir.

Greers Ferry Fishing Report 3/06/2012

Water levels are slightly below normal pool and falling with little
runoff entering the lake.  Water Temperatures are ranging widely over
the lake, with upper 40's and mid 50 degree surface temperatures in
certain areas.  Locations with moderate surface temperatures of 51 -
54 degrees seem to be holding the most shad and actively feeding fish.
 Right now you want to be on the water before the sun comes up!  This
has paid off on recent trips with lot's of GREAT action early.  The
bite becomes more difficult as the day wears on, as most of the
schooling tends to die off by 9:00 or so.  Birds can be of great help
right now, pay attention to them while out!  Although some areas of
the lake are harboring more fish than others right now the exact
location seems to vary within a few hundred yards as these fish start
to progressively get shallower.  Over the last week we saw lots of
fish very shallow early and then hunker down in the 15 foot zone and
out deeper as the sun gets higher in the sky.  Although there is still
not a lot of bait shallow, craw fish are starting to become available
and these fish that have transitioned into spawning areas are taking
advantage of them.  This last week marked the first time this spring
where I've seen fish set up on shallow cover and not be suspended on
the nearest drop.  All species have been boated over the last week and
most all our game fish here on Greers Ferry are doing the exact same
thing.  Spend time using your graph and your eyes to cover and dismiss
water for the day, when your around fish you will see them and can
present your offering accordingly.  Fantastic days of fishing are here
and it's only gonna get better as the days become longer.  The next
three months here on Greers Ferry will simply be unparalleled when it
comes to the diversity and quality of fish one can catch here. Give me
a call or email to book your Spring time Fishing Adventure here on
Beautiful Greers Ferry!  After all, "If it Swims...We'll Catch`em!"
Cody S. Smith (501)691-5701 www.fishgreersferry.com