Power Plant Lakes

["BRB"]

Does anybody know of a power plant lake in Arkansas? Preferably in north Arkansas. I live like a hour south of Norfork and bull shoals. I would really like try one. I'm not sure if Dardanelle is one or not?

[Bluebasser86]

Did a google search on the first subject that popped up was SWEPCO lake by Flint Creek power plant.

Flint Creek Power Plant and SWEPCO Lake

The 528-megawatt, coal-fueled Flint Creek Power Plant has been a mainstay of reliable and affordable power generation in fast-growing Northwest Arkansas for more then 30 years. SWEPCO Lake is popular, in part, for the sport fishing it provides. As water in the man-made 500-acre SWEPCO Lake cools the plant, it stays plenty warm for Florida bass, crappie and other species. This means year-round fishing for area anglers – and an abundant food supply for the magnificent American bald eagles that take up residence each winter.

["BRB"]

I saw that one too. It's a little far but in a couple weeks I'm thinking of making a road trip out there. I didn't see if they have any boat or motor restriction. I would hate to drive that far and not put my boat in it. But I found a marina phone number I well give a call before I head that way. But thank for the research.

["BRB"]

But I would like to try it. I never fish one.

["BRB"]

Has anyone on here ever fished Swepco lake before? I'm planning a trip up there after the first of the year. I can't find a lot on info on it. Found one U-tube clip on it and that's about it. Can't really find any resent fishing reports on it. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[886fish]

SWEPCO is just plain awesome. It was catch n release up until a few years ago, now it has a 10 fish limit. Check before you go. It was nothing to go and catch up to 100 largemouth a day. Green pumpkin zoom finesse worms are the ticket. Drop trolling motor and start fishing. Easy to navigate. Check out discharge area when you go. Let us know how you do.

["BRB"]

SWEPCO is just plain awesome. It was catch n release up until a few years ago, now it has a 10 fish limit. Check before you go. It was nothing to go and catch up to 100 largemouth a day. Green pumpkin zoom finesse worms are the ticket. Drop trolling motor and start fishing. Easy to navigate. Check out discharge area when you go. Let us know how you do.

.

Thanks for the tip. Planning on heading up there Jan 8 and 9. Well let you know how I do.

[Brian Needham]

so how did you do?

water temps?

patterns?

["BRB"]

Didn't make it work got in the way.