Tailwaters - Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) says the only change on the tailwater has been the heat, and that has returned in full force.
Most fish have been caught between Houseman Access and (the U.S.) Highway 62 bridge. The trout have been responsive to Pautzke Fire Worms and Eggs, fished on bottom, with slight movement. This is also the bait and presentation of choice when drift-fishing. Also Fire Bait, with light terminal tackle, has also produced nice numbers. You can also try pulling crankbaits in the deeper water for some bigger fish.
“The water temperature has been up and down, but the Army Corps of Engineers is releasing water to keep the tailwater cool. There are still some here-and-there walleye being caught; most are being caught in the deeper hole, jigging with soft plastics, like the Pautzke Fire Minnow. If you find the slime line, you will notice quite the temperature change along with a change in the bite. Hope you all are able to get out and catch some fish!”

Reported by: Arkansas F&G