For the Army Corps of Engineers’ real-time outflow report from Beaver Lake Dam, visit the Corps’ Little Rock office website.

Goshen, Arkansas (updated 11-5-2026) -- Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake level has stayed fairly consistent this last week. The level is 1,111.60 feet msl, or around 8 feet below normal .
“We have received some rain, but more is needed. As you know, we have been really dry these last few months. Turnover is about to complete, as it has turned over in most areas. This is a big lake and it takes a bit of time to turnover the whole lake. Usually it happens in sections, as some areas cool quicker and other areas take a bit longer.

“Stripers are fair to good. There has been some toowater activity from Prairie Creek area to Rocky Branch. Stripers will continue to push south as bait moves that way. Ultimately the fish should land in an area from Horseshoe Bend all the way south to camp War Eagle.

“Crappie will continue to move toward structure as water cools. This will usher in a better bite or at least a more consistent one.

“Walleye do a disappearing act in October and November. If walleye are your game, they can be found shallow to fairly deep right now. My advice is to move often until you find a few. This time of the year you can use a variety of baits and methods. Trolling to drop-shot crawlers — everything will work. It’s not a good bite but you can put a few in the boat.

“Bass will school up for a bit and usually there is a good fall topwater bite.

“The weather is starting to look more normal for this time of the year. Good fishing should follow closely. Stay safe and good luck!”

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