Beaver Lake in July ???

[Clint]

Next July my bride’s family is having a HUGE reunion in Springdale AR. While I will be attending some activities, I thought I would slip away for a day or so to Beaver Lake and sample the crappie.

I see one member of this forum takes a dim view of the lake. He reasons that there are too many stripers. Living near Kentucky Lake where the crappie AND the stripers abound I view that opinion with some skepticism.

I am looking for suggestions, recommendations and ideas about the area. We will be in her car, which has no hitch so I will need a boat, or a guide or someone willing to take me fishing for a day.

I appreciate any assistance you might give me.

[Clint]

Well it must not be much of a crappie lake if 110 people read the post and no one had any advice or suggestions.
Thanks anyway.

[DRPEPPER]

Every once in a while someone will post about Beaver. Not too often. Bring your jet ski. Hope you enjoy your stay in Arkansas. That is a pretty part of the state. DP

[okhawg]

I've heard of some hit mostly miss crappie success on Beaver. If you are interested in Walleye or Stripers, you can have some good luck on Beaver.

[RCC]

We found ZEEERO crappie on Beaver on the north end. Caught more bass than you could shake a stick at and one catfish. Rumor has it that there are more crappie on the south end, but I cannot confirm nor deny that. I did fish 100ft deep for crappie while I was there. That should be worth bragging rights in itself.

[RLCRAPPIE]

Sorry for the late reply. While I read your post yesterday morning - didn't have time to reply because I was in a hurry to go fishing on Beaver Lake. As far as recent skepticism about how bad a lake Beaver is or isn't, I'll just say, (you can't believe everything you read on the internet). Typically, July can be a slower month on Beaver - I am not sure if there are any crappie guides working Beaver now. You could probably call Southtown Sporting Goods located in Fayetteville (479)-443-7148 and they could tell you about the guide situation. While we do not fish much during the hot months feel free to send me a PM in the May or June timeframe and if I am available, I would be more than happy to take you out for the day. Enjoy your trip to NWA

[Clint]

Thanks RLCRAPPIE - It may be just a learning trip but I will probably get a guide that can show (and take as I am not bringing my boat) me around. I assume (always a dangerous thing) I can find a guide who is a multi-species guy as we have here on Kentucky Lake. I will call Southtown Sporting Goods when the time gets a little bit closer.

Again thanks!

[crappieduckdude]

I'm the son blairarnold is talking about above. Had some good trips on that lake, with some really nice fish some years.

Fin and Fowl Guide Service
479-531-9634

I crappie and walleye fished with the owner a lot when I was up there. He wasn't guiding at the time, and we were friends, so we fished together a lot. He is retired now, knows where to find them, loves what he does, and is as entertaining a host as you'll find.

[Clint]

Fin and Fowl Guide Service
479-531-9634

Excellent ! Just for what I was looking. Thank you!

[Mojorig]

There has been some guys catching them this summer while trolling cranks. See links below:

What good does rain gear do back at the truck! Crappie Friday - Beaver Lake - OzarkAnglers.Com Forum

Crappie cranking setup plus Friday fishing - Beaver Lake - OzarkAnglers.Com Forum

This cranking for crappie deal just keeps getting better!! - Beaver Lake - OzarkAnglers.Com Forum

The hotter the better - Beaver Lake - OzarkAnglers.Com Forum