Please stop wasting all our money on the ducks and do something for the fishing in NEA. I know this ain't gonna happen but, how about expanding mallard into Simmons field. That would be great.
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Please stop wasting all our money on the ducks and do something for the fishing in NEA. I know this ain't gonna happen but, how about expanding mallard into Simmons field. That would be great.
I second this
2 weeks ago in "POLE BREAK"
Beautiful clear water slabs biting
I see a AGFC crew driving around they were opening the gates from the fields guess where that murky muddy water went
Guess what stopped biting
But man they will strip search a fisherman just to make Sure we are doing our job!
$hanes Tapatalk
Wasting all our money.....
That's pretty strong words...
But defiantly not bashing them for the hunting side that's "defiantly" not a waste just wish they would put the same effort in fishing
$hanes Tapatalk
Still a little sour ab them draining big lake to plant whatever it was for the ducks I guess. This is just my opinion of agfc in the big lake area. Here, its all about ducks.
Mallard was drained to fix the structure. Get the facts before you start popping off.
Not mallard. Iknow that. I'm talking ab big lake. And I ain't "popping off". Would just like to see more focus on the fish.
just curious...drained to fix the structure???...didnt see no lol...is that a joke???
Big lake was drained to plant millet for ducks, and from what I hear it didn't even take. Buy I know the lake was reduced to nothing more than a few shallow ditches.
Game and Fish coulda built a damn to stop all tha water from going outa Mallard and coulda turned on a pump.... so far as popping off maybe they need to stand up and say we messed up and not blame somebody for Mallard.... far as Big Lake it may not be run by tha State like Mallard
Yes I believe you are right ab big lake. My bad. This little corner of our great state just doesn't offer much for the fisherman. That is point I was trying to get across. Sorry fif I ruffled some feathers.
Jclark, several years ago there was a proposal to "enlarge" Mallard Lake. The proposal was to include all of Simmons Field and the 4 and 5 mile bar pits.
If my memory serves me correctly, the AGFC didn't have the funds to complete the project. The AGFC also stated that flooding those sections of woods would kill the timber.
I wish they would revisit that idea. I think with all the timber that has been cut from Big Lake over the years, there should be money to "fund" the project.(that's not even bringing the 1/8th of 1% sales tax into the equation)
I understand your "grief" with the northeast corner of the state. Good fishing is at minimum a hour and a half away.
I believe you are right ab big lake. My bad. The point I wanted to get across is that there is not much opportunity for the fisherman in this little corner of our great state.
the feds run big lake
they will tell you they aren't interested in the fishing in big lake. only interested in making a home for ducks in the winter.
Yeah the Big Lake ordeal was orchestrated by the state. According to the game warden, driving the airboat transporting the Jr Engineers to the north end, they were trying to keep the ducks from going south to the BP oil spill area. As all of this was happening they allowed the north end of the lake to backfill with silt. You can't get 100 yards from the boat ramp at Timms point without bottoming out. It kills me they just leave it that way.
you mean you can't get in katy ray anymore?
Huh, I never knew this. Wish they had went through with it. Maybe one day.
Bass , Trout, and Ducks used to be where it went now we need to add nature centers.:bashQuote:
Originally Posted by jclark835
Nature centers and out of state Hunting and fishing trips!!!!!
Oldduckhunter, you can get into Katy Ray and Butterfly if you will parachute in. The run into Katy Ray is a fine place to ruin a water pump!
ac, it's been years since i've been on the lake but katy ray was a good place for bass when the water was right. loved to fish that lake but have heard it's gone downhill.
We used to catch lots of crappie off the cypress trees in Katy Ray and butterfly. The last time I was in there about 3 or 4 years ago, all I did was churn up mud and some kind of funny grass that was so thick you could barely move.
I haven't seen a good limit of crappie come of Big Lake in a long long time.
crappie and bass liked those cypress trees. a friend and i won a bass tournament there once. i bass fished more than anything but after i'd fish a cypress tree i'd drop a jig to see if there was a crappie there. little green was good. there were hot spots all over the lake back then.
There sure were. I liked to fish in Little Green too. I even liked fishing up in Dry Cypress. Caught some monster bream in there when there were still willow islands in there
alright lets get this aired out im gonna start, yall fill in the blanks
#1 mallard .....sux
#2 frierson.....sux
#3 charles.....sux
#4 houge... decent at best
#5 poinsett.... below avg./ on the verge of sux
#6 ashbaugh... sux
we cant include big lake, wapanocca, and hard to see how st. francis lake or any of the bar-pits can be included
this is my list of bodies of water that can and should be promoted to better class fisheries. its also in nea yall can fill in south and west of here.
by the way, im payin my extra $35 on tags and 1/8 cent just to buy gas to go south east n spend more money that could stay in this state. think back of the bait shops that have went out of buisness cause of the quality of these fishin holes
I agree 100 percent and think you hit the nail on the head. Don't get me wrong these lakes are hard to manage, but they sure as heck could do a better job than they do. I don't even think about fishing these lakes around here anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by joekiller
All,
Thank you for all your concerns for the fisheries in NE Ark. I am the District Fisheries biologist for NE Ark and I come on here often to answer questions about the fisheries around here. Your opinions mean a lot to me and this is the reason I come on here along with Ben (bigben7) and Matt (D10).
First, The AGFC not in charge of Big Lake NWR. The feds handle it.
As for the low water at Mallard Lake, we take full responsibility for the low water during 2012. We reduced the water 18” to place new pipe in the north end. The whole project was suppose to take 1 ½ weeks to complete. As you are all aware of, it took to till October to get completed. I could easily point fingers at the reasons why it took so long but it still doesn’t change the fact that the lake got low. It is our lake and it was our decision to start the project thus we should take responsibility. The lake still would have been low due to the drought but not as low as it got. It was the first of January before there was finally enough water in Ditch 28 to pump. We have been working hard since then to get the lake back up. This includes working several weekend days, which must be done to run the pump continuously and we are not complaining about doing it because that is our job. We currently have the pump off because the water in Ditch 28 is too low. If you drive by the pump, look in Ditch 28. You will see a gate. If you see mud between the bank and the gate, the water is too low. The pump will start sucking air and ruin the pump. After every rain event, we drive up there to see if the pump can be turned on.
I have been in this District for 3 ½ years. I worked in SE Arkansas before that. I am a fisherman (tournament green carp fisherman) just like all of you. You can check out my website in my signature. I really want good fisheries for all anglers because we work for you and I fish them too. NE Arkansas lakes are challenging to manage especially the four levee lakes where we have to pump water in to keep them at normal level. There are very few other places in the state that have to deal with that challenge. We spent a lot of time and resources doing that one activity. We realize that we have a problem with the crappie at Lake Charles. We also understand that Lake Frierson is difficult to manage because of the turbidity. This is why we are stocking saugeye in there. There are numerous problems with Lake Ashbaugh. We just try to do the best with what we have to work with.
Again, I thank you for your time and opinions. I have my AGFC email and phone number attached to the signature as well. Please feel free to contact me.
Jeremy Risley
You guys are awesome, keep it up!!
C.J.
Thanks Jeremy for all your hard work, an informed public is a happy public. Your info should answer a lot of speculation.
Jeremy, what is your opinion on making Mallard Lake bigger? I think with the pressure that is put on the existing 300 acres the AGFC would have a hard time arguing that more fishing area is needed. Especially with the silting rate of the refuge
lol hate that catch phrase but......freakin howlin lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Cmj
by the way.... spent another hunnert in fuel, 30 on food n drink, and $ 18.99 for a elec. knife cause i burnt up mine goin thru all thd sippi fish today ...not to mention the same amount yestde ( less the cost of said knife) for reelfoot lake.... thats $280 out of this state ..........money goin out the door agfc wake up not wanting to sound like somebodys wife here but callin a fishless spade a spade
Roughneck,
I agree that we need to work on getting more information out about what we do and see. This is one of the reasons we come on here.
Arkcrappie,
It would be great to be able to expand fishing opportunities in NE Arkansas. We could definitely use some more. Unfortunately, I don’t see that happening anytime soon.
Joekiller,
I’m glad you had a couple of successful fishing trips. Sorry it wasn’t in Arkansas, though.
Mojorig...the name says it all...sure wish it was crappiestocker instead. Btw I am just messing with ya I love Duckhunting also! I'm just not as successful at it as I want to be. I have a lot less frustrating days crappie fishing. Someone take this man crappie fishing and let's turn him into a crappie addict!
Geagle81,
Lol, I have never been duck hunting in my life. I am a year round fisherman. My handle refers to a type of bass fishing rig similar to a Carolina rig (A Guide to Modern Rigging). I used it all the time when I was a part-time guide on Norfork Lake in high school. That rig brought a lot of happiness too many people in my boat, while they were catching fish with it.
Jeremy
Well don't I look like a horses axx! Lol my bad...still we need to get you off those green carp and on some crappie! I'm sure you've caught your share but maybe if you get on a spider rig setup we can hook ya.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mojorig
Hey now! :bashQuote:
Originally Posted by jclark835
Geagle81,
No worries, I get asked about my name all the time. I use it in all the forums that I visit. On my personal time, I have caught some crappie from time to time but I love chasing those green carp!!