Born and raised on the Lower White and Arkansas Rivers, but never fished Horseshoe. What's the good word on ramps at the lake? Look forward to meeting folks in the area, anybody headed over this weekend or in the next couple of weeks?
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Born and raised on the Lower White and Arkansas Rivers, but never fished Horseshoe. What's the good word on ramps at the lake? Look forward to meeting folks in the area, anybody headed over this weekend or in the next couple of weeks?
I've only been there 3 times and since the first time when we caught a cooler so full you couldn't shut the lid on it, the lake has been really mean to us weather wise. I think there are 2 pay ramps one on the north side and another that I've never been to on the south west side. I think if the water is low, you need to be really careful about launching because there are some bad drop offs at the end of the ramp and you can tear up your trailer. Good luck and hope you catch a bunch of fish.
That lake runs hot or cold more than any other lake I've fished. It was dead over the winter, then they started catching fish around the piers about 3 weeks ago. Then they turned off again. I have'nt gotten a report in the last 10 days or so. They will turn on again and it is time for that to happen.
Good deal, appreciate it. Is Bond's (or another shop if I'm missing one) pretty well stocked, or are you better to have what you need before you get there?
I was there last weekend, caught fish before the front came in..that lil store has some stuff, better off getting what u need..ramp is fine at kamp carefree
Use to fish that all the time before moving to Central Arkansas. Best ramp is carefree. Me and my dad did really good trolling there with minnows only and 2-3 on each line.
AOAnyone fish lately . If so shoot me a pm. Was wanting to go tues. ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by mathews1012
Bonds has minnows and a small selection of tackle. Minners are running around $2/doz and they count them pretty hard. I have not put in at Carefree ramp since they went up to $7. I put in at Clydes ramp and it's still $5. There's usually a bass tournament out of there every Saturday of 8-15 boats, so the ramps in good shape to launch those big Ranger boats.
As stated before, the fishing has been spotty this year. I've caught them as deep as 22 feet and as shallow as 3 feet depending on the water temp. I skipped Horseshoe Saturday and went to Midway. Figured as pretty as it was, the crowd would be tough at Horseshoe.
Hope you get into 'em.
great lake , like any other just got to start fishing it and figure em out , when and were they'll bit and what time if year is best, my favorite lake in that part of the state!
Any luck at Midway? How is the water level? Can you launch your boat without much problem? Haven't been there in a couple of years. Asian Carp were pretty bad the last time I was there.
Thanks,
Speckhog
Karefree ramp is now $5.00Quote:
Originally Posted by arkcrappie
How deep is the water in the chute there at Carefree. It is usually pretty shallow there this time of year. Just wondering how much trouble it is to unload and get out to the main lake.
Launch at Clyde's!!
have heard good reports on it will try it soon
I always launch at clydes
The water level is fine. I put in at Fowlers. The only problem I saw was on the south side of the ramp, there is a hole or something in it, but nothing major. When I loaded the boat back on the trailer, I moved over to the north about 10 feet and all was good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Speckhog
As far as fish, I caught a few Saturday. The water looks good, but like everywhere else up here, it has cooled off tremendously. I started out with 41 degree water.
No flying carp were injured in my journey there either!
Thats a shame!!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by arkcrappie
Thanks Arkcrappie. I may try to get over there Friday if the weather holds. If Horseshoe starts heating up would appreciate it if you could let me and everyone else who uses this forum know. I'm still working so I don't get to fish as much as I would like too...but very soon, Good Lord willing, I will be making that a "priority". Best of luck...and Thanks again.
Speckhog
Speck hog it may be a while before I get back towards Horseshoe...