Eureka Springs, Arkansas -- Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake level is at 1,119.69 feet msl. The lake was up to 1,120.90 feet msl but has slowly come down. This level is around 2 feet below normal level. Water temps vary from end to end. “The south end was frozen over from Pinhook on up to the Highway 45 bridge. It broke up before this latest brutal cold, but I am sure it refroze. When I fished it, I had to break through to fish anywhere south of Blue Springs.

“Stripers have been good if you can locate them. Fish were caught around the islands at Prairie Creek and down by the Horseshoe area. I would assume there may be a shad kill but have not heard any reports yet. When that happens, sometimes it slows the bite as the fish gorge on the dying shad.

“Crappie were good before this last arctic blast. Look on brush in 15-30 feet. Water temps the other day were 38, so slow your presentation down. Fish will school into very large schools. So, when you locate them, you will do well.

“White bass were caught on my boat last week around Beavo-Rama. This is an area that is a pre-pawn area that usually holds whites and walleyes during late January into February. Walleye will start to show up soon in the top ends of the White and War Eagle river arms.

“It’s cold but some warmer air is coming, so dress right and get on some fish.”

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