Northwest Arkansas Fishing Reports
Current reports, seasonal patterns and on-the-water observations from Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service.
See What’s Biting and How Conditions Are Changing
Our reports cover Beaver Lake, the White River and Beaver Tailwaters with current fishing observations, seasonal trends and practical information from guides who spend their time on these waters.
Beginner Fly Fishing in Arkansas: Everything You Need to Know
Beginner Fly Fishing in Arkansas: Everything You Need to Know If you’ve ever wanted to learn fly fishing, there may not be a better place to start than Arkansas. From the world-famous White River to…
Beaver Lake Striper Survival: How To Improve Catch And Release Success
Striped bass are one of the most powerful and exciting fish that swim in Beaver Lake. Their hard-fighting nature, impressive size, and open-water habits attract anglers from across the country each year. However, striped bass…
Beaver Lake Water Temperature Guide: How Water Temperature Affects Fishing Success
Introduction Water temperature is one of the most important factors influencing fish behavior on Beaver Lake. While many anglers focus on lure selection or weather conditions, water temperature often determines where fish are located, how…
How to Read Water on the Beaver Tailwaters: Finding Trout and Walleye Without Electronics
Most anglers believe they need expensive electronics to catch fish in the Beaver Tailwaters. While sonar and LiveScope can be valuable tools, they aren’t required to consistently find trout and walleye. Learning to read the…
Understanding Beaver Dam Generation Schedules: How Water Releases Impact Trout and Walleye
If you fish the Beaver Tailwaters long enough, you’ll eventually hear anglers ask the same question: “Are they generating today?” For many fishermen, the answer can determine whether they launch a boat, put on waders,…
How to Catch Walleye on Beaver Lake, Table Rock Lake, and the Beaver Tailwaters
Learn proven walleye tactics for Beaver Lake, Table Rock Lake and the Beaver Tailwaters, including seasonal locations, trolling, live bait and presentation tips.
The Silent Killer: Understanding Summer Delayed Mortality in Striped Bass
When summertime water temperatures climb, catching a trophy striped bass changes from a thrilling victory into a race against the clock. Even if a striper looks perfectly healthy, swims away strong, and splashes you upon…
June Beaver Lake Striper Report
Current Level: 1124.10 feet | Water Temp: 73.3°F – 80.6°F The Beaver Lake striper bite is on! Fish are scattered all over the lake right now—from the south end all the way to the north.…
Beaver Tailwaters Fishing Report – June 14, 2026
New Website & Fishing Resources Be sure to check out our new website at www.buschmountainfishing.net! We now have quick links for Beaver Lake conditions, generation schedules, weather, fishing reports, and other tips & resources to…
Beaver Tailwaters Report | June
Current Conditions Fishing on the Beaver Tailwaters remains good despite changing conditions throughout the system. Limited generation schedules over the past several weeks have resulted in warmer-than-normal water temperatures, causing trout to spread throughout the…