The lake level is 557.30 and has risen 1-1/2 inches in the last 24-hours with a few hours of generation. The lake is getting very clear and is in excellent condition with a surface temperature in the early to mid 60's. Crappie, bass and catfish are the best bite now with several walleye showing up. The crappie being caught now have not spawned and are in the 12-13 inch range. The bigger ones have spawned. The exact same thing is happening with the bass. Catfishing is good on trot lines. Top water bite for bass and temperate bass is picking up early but I am disappointed in the size of the stripers. The bass population on Norfork is excellent and the fish are getting larger and larger. Largemouth in the 6-lb. range used to be uncommon but not anymore. Also 4-lb. smallmouth are common. I caught a 3-lb. Kentucky bass earlier this week. There is a good chance of rain for the next couple of days and then nice again for the weekend. There should be no complete rain out day for a while with tonight and tomorrow being the best chance. We finished the remodel on cabin #9 (the mobile home) last night and it is now ready to rent. It is the only thing that has kept us from being full for the last two weeks. I planted the garden yesterday and the yard was mowed again. Everything looks good here and wildlife is everywhere. I love hearing those Purple Martin and Pileated Woodpeckers. Come on down we will not charge you too much. If you are already here check out Blackburns before you leave. Our beautiful valley speaks for its self and we have the largest magnolia tree anywhere and it will bloom soon. Our children playground is second to nobody. Our coin laundry has two washers and three dryers. We have it all here at Blackburns and at the best price and are closest to Mountain Home, dining and shopping. No sense staying 10-miles from anything. Remember the size limit on walleye is 18-inches. Too many people are killing short ones.
