DR LESTER SITZES III, BOIS D'ARC

Fishing Weather Hydrology
November 23, 2024

SUMMARY

Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D Arc Fishing Area is located in central Arkansas and is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area is home to a variety of fish species including catfish, bass, and crappie. Visitors can also enjoy camping, hiking, and picnicking in the nearby Ozark National Forest. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing early in the morning or late in the evening. The best time to visit is in the spring and fall when temperatures range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.

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Watershed River Levels

122

Cubic Feet Per Second

2800

Cubic Feet Per Second

7250

Cubic Feet Per Second

47

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