I would like to fish Milwood in the spring . I hear there are some real slabs there. When is the best time to go and are there many good ramps on the lake?Are there many motels close? Any good guides?
Any imfo would be appreciated
Bruce
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I would like to fish Milwood in the spring . I hear there are some real slabs there. When is the best time to go and are there many good ramps on the lake?Are there many motels close? Any good guides?
Any imfo would be appreciated
Bruce
Ashdown. Huge slabs! Last weekend into April should put you on a bunch! Look for Cypress in 6-8 feet. Lake level will indicate. Good luck! Brad
Millwood is the lake of many stumps and snags beware of the stumps. Texarkana is the closest motels. It is an excellent lake to catch Crappie in the spring. Good luck and enjoy the trip
Yarbrough Landing has cabins right next to the ramp and in a great area. Good Luck
Bruce, late March or April can be very good. 3 pound crappie are not unheard of. Guides aren't plentifull, may call Millwood guide Service.
For rooms, either Yarborough Landing (cabins by the lake) or Economy Inn in Ashdown, AR. Economy is $50 a night I believe. Ashdown is about 10 minutes from the lake. There is 1 other motel in Ashdown, can't remember the name.
Plenty of good ramps on Millwood. Yarborough, Bullfrog (Jack's Isle), and Millwood State park within 10 to 15 minutes of Ashdown.
Get a good map. You will not be planed off ANYWHERE outside of the marked boat lanes, unless you are on the south end of the main lake, or in Little River. Respect the channel markers and boat lanes. Good areas during the spring can be Cottonshed area and the shallow cypress around Jack's Isle.
Live bait can be purchased at Bullfrog Marina and the State Park Marina. Hope that helps.
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Thank you guys for all the info... I appreciate it.
Bruce
There are a few motels in Nashville to choose from. Its about 20 minutes from Okay Landing and Cottonshed Landing. Good concrete ramp, lots of parking spots, only trouble will be finding a open spot after about 9:00 in the morning. Late March and April is prime time. Find the live cypress trees in 5 to 8 ft of water between Okay and Cottonshed, shouldn't be hard they'll be surrounded by boats. Work jigs, stay quiet, and bring a good fillet knife.
hellow I am Lynn Sanders and I do Guide trips on Millwood lake for Crappie give me a call at 903 826 2454 or e-mail me at [email protected]
Does anyone have a phone number for Yarborough landing at Millwood?
Does anyone have a phone number for Yarborough landing at Millwood?
yep 870-898-2346Quote:
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It's a ramp and that's about it. There is a store there but last I knew, it was unrelated to the ramp. It is a FREE ramp.Quote:
Originally Posted by Liptwister
As someone said there are probably 6 or 8 "A" frame cabins that are nice. But you wil get off cheaper by going to Ashdown and getting a motel there. They aren't fancy, but they're not shabby either...just a decent place to sleep.
Another place to put in is Jack's Isle. If you put in there, there is a minimal launch fee. But you can get the straight skinny on the crappie from the owner, Kenneth. (It's worth the $3.00.) He also runs a bait shop and a small marina (no gas) with about 20 or so slips. You can rent boats there if you don't want to drag yours.
If you do decide to rent, better call Kenneth and reserve one or get there dang early or you'll liable to be bank fishing.
If the lake levels are right, the temps are right, you should have a great time anytime from mid-March til the end of April.
Have a ball.
aj
The store at Yarborough is called Cool breeze and is an excellent place to eat
yarbough land ( Cool Breeze Experience phone number 870-898-2346
Its getting closer.
Trying to plan a trip down to Millwood with my Dad who will coming down from Iowa in the last week or two in March. Just asking for the basics, at this time are the fish on beds, pre spawn or both? Dipping jigs or slip floating...I am guessing that the water is clearer than Okie waters. Any tips or hints to help me gear up for the trip is greatly appreciated. I am really looking forward to this trip and hoping to put Dad on some good crappie. Also is there a place close to the lake to buy fishing licenses. Thanks for any help.
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[/QUOTE]Dipping jigs or slip floating...I am guessing that the water is clearer than Okie waters .[/QUOTE]
If your water is murkier than Millwood, I would assume you could walk on it. Average visibility on Millwood is about 8-10 inches in the main lake, and about 12 - 18 inches in the river. There are some places with better vis, but that's the norm.
[/QUOTE]Any tips or hints to help me gear up for the trip is greatly appreciated. I am really looking forward to this trip and hoping to put Dad on some good crappieA.[/QUOTE]In late March if the water temp is right, it can be a matter of finding some cypress in shallow flats of the river channel. Just check the base of each tree. They're not hard to find, there are literally 10's of thousands of cypress trees. Also in the main creeks where the grass and pads are starting to germinate can be good.
[/QUOTE]lso is there a place close to the lake to buy fishing licenses. Thanks for any help.[/QUOTE]
Wal Mart about 10 minutes from the lake, also Millwood State Park Marina on the lake both have fishing licenses. You can also order online from AGFC ( Ark. Game and Fish Commision)
Tight Lines.
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