Hey fellow anglers! Mike Winkler here, checking in with the latest from the Little Red River. If you’re planning a trip, here’s what you need to know about the current generation schedule and fishing conditions. #### Generation Schedule:– **Turbines Running:** 2– **Duration:** 6 to 7 hours/day– **Timing:** Starts around 1 PM and runs until 7 […]

The recent rain throughout the Ozarks was much needed and has made a significant impact. Greers Ferry Lake received 6.5 inches at the dam, with some areas getting even more. The lake is still filling up from this substantial rainfall. This is great news for the Little Red River. With the extra water in the

Hey folks, We’ve had some much-needed rain over the past few days here in Arkansas. The rainwater collected in Greers Ferry Lake is going to be a big help in keeping the river cool during these hot summer days. Right now, the Little Red River is still a bit muddy around Dripping Springs access. However,

Hey folks, it’s Mike Winkler here with your latest update from the Little Red River.  The generation schedule lately has been minimal, with the SWPA running water for just an hour or two each night. Daytime temperatures are soaring into the 90s, and coupled with the lack of released water from the dam, we’re hitting

Hey folks, Just got back from a few days on the water, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the adventure out there! The SWPA’s been keeping us on our toes with their water release schedule. They’ve been running two units of water through the turbines consistently, although the start and stop times have

Hey folks, it’s Mike Winkler here with your latest fishing update from the Little Red River. The Army Corps of Engineers has been keeping things steady with a consistent generation schedule, pumping out 40 megawatts 24/7 through the dam.  This week, it’s been running at just under one full unit, meaning we’ve got a touch

The SWPA, SouthWest Power Administration has been running water most days starting sometime late in the afternoon and usually running for an hour or two. Then there’s days when they don’t run anything at all. I’d expect to see the same generation schedule unless it gets hot again but I think Fall has finally settled

The generation schedule has been fairly consistent for awhile now that the temperatures started to fall. Usually running just an hour or two and starting late in the afternoon. Or they didn’t generate at all for the day. We didn’t get much water running through the turbines last week and had low flows. But this

SWPA, SouthWest Power Administration has been running a consistent generation schedule usually starting at 2 pm and running till 7 pm. The weekend generation schedule has been similar with some reduced flows. Always check the USACE Little Rock app for the generation schedule before heading out. Also click onto the water quality feature that shows

Hey folks, Just wanted to give you a heads up on the current fishing conditions out on the Little Red River. With Greers Ferry Lake holding steady at power pool levels and SWPA taking a break from water releases, the river’s running low these days. It’s a bit unusual for April, but hey, that’s fishing