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The northern third of the lake, which comprises all of Bear Creek, Rock Creek and Self Creek areas. Jerry and I have put in over 550 crappie condos and megamats in these three areas in the past two years. We do not normally fish further south than this, but that doesn't mean there isn't any good crappie fishing further south on the lake. I'm just not as familiar with it and we haven't done any habitat work there yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappierookie
Planning a trip to Millwood this spring during the last week of March. Have been reading the all the great posting about Millwood and was wondering if any locals could give me some information and tips on spring fishing at Millwood. I'm seeing alot of posting about Cottonshed but I'm not able to locate it on the my map. Is it near Yarborough landing? Thanks
Liptwister cottonshed is located out of the little town of Mineral Springs, It has the saline river running thru it and is a great area during the spawn most years lots of stumps like the rest of the lake.Jig colors to look at are black/chart, electric chicken,blue/white are among my top for them there as well as soakin a minnow.I think you will find your trip to be in great action as they are starting into the shallows now but all the fronts are keeping them from getting going good.
fishhunter775, thanks for the reply. Can't wait till march 26th to rip some lips on those big 2lb to 3 lb. Arkansas crappie. If you get any reports on the fishing later on sent me a message at [email protected]. Thanks again an good luck fishing...
Cottonshed is located on the north bank, directly opposed to Yarborough. But it's not a bad drive to just drive around. You'll be there before you know it.
Stop by the Corps office (southeast of Yarborough at the dam) and get a map of the lake if you don't already have one. It will get you around the area. :)
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Liptwister here is a link for weekly reports by AGFC Weekly Fishing Report I will also drop you a PM if I hear of any good ones.
Report on Greers Ferry, Bite has slowed due to cool front and wind. Fished about 6 hrs. Friday 3rd and put 12 in chest. Wont lie, lost 4 good ones in tree tops. Caught most of them in standing timber in 20ft. water fishing approx 8' with jigs.
Crappie are biting good at Okay Landing around the cypress trees, shallow water 1-3 ft. deep.
Crappie biting well--guys were killing them around the Cypress trees and in the shallows. The green and live cypress trees that the guys fish are to the left front of the tramway once you reach the end of it, about 1 mile of shallow water 1-2 feet deep--boat needs to be rigged for shallow running at Okay Landing in the Cypress--many stumps in the area under water. I fished 2 days this week and caught 33 nice crappie over 1 lb. :)
Tramway is the canal in front of the boat ramp that runs thru the tall grass.