Bull Shoals Lake is recorded at 662.59 feet msl at this moment and rising. The release schedule will probably continue to be low even as the lake rises because of the flooding downstream, so wading and bank fishing will continue to be viable, taking extra care due to some debris issues.

Take advantage of the easy access while we have it. Keeping a john boat floating and not grounded in very low water takes lots of concentration and skill, so please be considerate of all your fellow anglers, however they choose to fish.

Bright-colored baits will gain the most attention from the rainbows in the coming days. Sunrise and white Power Eggs will continue to be a favorite this week for both shore fishers and anglers in boats.

The browns always beg for sculpins and soft-shell crawdads (keep the Rebel Wee Craw handy). Pull out your hopper flies; we are getting into the best grasshopper time of the year and the trout are looking for them.

We have a terrific bunch of folks at Arkansas Game and Fish Commission taking care of our trout fishery, plus the river guides and local residents who care so much about our resources, so keep anglin’ on the White and we’ll see you on the river.