BEAVER LAKE
Crappie are biting in the Horseshoe Bend area.
James Whittle at Hook, Line and Sinker said anglers report catching them with minnows, even though the water is muddy. Fish 10 to 25 feet deep around brush.
Most anglers after black bass are fishing from Rocky Branch park downstream to the dam. Try crawdad-colored crank baits or jigging spoons.
No reports on other species.
Steve McClelland at Hickory Creek Marina reports little fishing activity on the south end of the lake because of muddy water.
LAKES FAYETTEVILLE, SEQUOYAH
Both lakes re-opened Friday. There isn’t enough information yet for a report.
SWEPCO LAKE
Kenny Stroud in Siloam Springs said black bass fishing is good with a variety of soft-plastic baits.
ILLINOIS RIVER
Stroud said the river level is normal. Try for black bass with marabou jigs or fish slowly with spinner baits.
BELLA VISTA
Nick Gann said the main fishing activity is for trout at Lake Brittany. Small spoons are working best. No report on other species.
EASTERN OKLAHOMA
Kenny Stroud in Siloam Springs said black bass are biting at Lake Eucha on football jigs, jerk baits and Alabama rigs. Points are the best places to fish.
TABLE ROCK LAKE
Pete Wenners at Pete’s Professional Guide Service said black bass fishing is slow. Try crank baits fished near points in creek arms. Most bass caught are spotted bass, he said.