Eureka Springs, Arkansas - Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said this past week has seen its up and down with the trout fishing bite on the tailwater. “We are getting better results as we fish into the evening hours. Most of the fish have been caught between the U.S. Highway 62 bridge and Houseman Access using Fire Bait on light terminal tackle. Quarter-ounce spoons have also produced some nice numbers, along with fishing jigs. The surface temperature has been in the mid- to high 50s, with it reaching 70 downstream from Houseman.

“As the fall months start to approach, we are definitely seeing some prespawn signs from the trout. I suspect the bite will start to increase as we get closer to fall. We are expecting some cooler weather this coming up week — what a relief! I hope you’re able to get out and catch some fish!”

Follow Austin’s fishing Facebook page (Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service) for regular updates.