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CENTRAL Hefner: September 19. Elevation dropping, water 80. Largemouth and smallmouth bass slow on crankbaits, plastic baits, spinnerbaits, topwater lures and Whopper Ploppers in the main lake, around points, riprap and rocks. Striped bass hybrids and walleye fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, grubs, hair jigs, live bait, minnows, sassy shad, slabs and spoons along the dam, in the main lake, around points, riprap, rocks and spillway. Crappie, bluegill and green sunfish fair on minnows, jigs and tube jigs at the dam, around docks, in the main lake, points and rocks. Report submitted by Lucky Lure Tackle. NORTHEAST Copan: September 20. Elevation normal, water 70s and clear. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs around brush structure. Blue and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver and shad along channels. Report submitted by Joe Alexander, game warden stationed Washington County. Greenleaf: September 20. Elevation normal, water 77 and clear. Largemouth and smallmouth bass fair on bi...

CENTRAL Arcadia: August 23. Elevation normal, water 83 and clear. Largemouth bass fair on spinnerbaits and shallow diving crankbaits at 4-8 ft. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at 11-14 ft. around marked brush piles and rocky points along the north end of the lake. Channel and blue catfish fair on crawfish and nightcrawlers near the channel. White bass fair on grubs near the boat ramps and around points. Report submitted by Mark Murray, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County. Draper: August 21. Elevation below normal, water 80 and stained. Channel catfish slow on punch bait and stinkbait around points and along riprap. Largemouth bass slow on plastic baits around points. Report submitted by Chad Strang, game warden stationed in Cleveland County. Hefner: August 23. Elevation dropping, water 80. White bass and striped bass hybrids good on crankbaits, small lures, slabs and gay blades at 2-10 ft. in the main lake, along riprap and around points. Crappie and walleye slow on grubs...

CENTRAL Arcadia: August 16. Elevation normal, water 83 and clear. Largemouth bass fair on spinnerbaits and shallow diving crankbaits. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at 11-14 ft. around marked brush piles and rocky points near the overlook. Channel and blue catfish fair on crawfish and night crawlers near the channel. White bass fair on white grubs near the boat ramps and around points. Report submitted by Mark Murray, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County. Draper: August 14. Elevation below normal, water 83 and stained. Crappie slow on minnows and jigs around standing timber and brush structure. Largemouth bass fair on plastic baits and spinnerbaits around points and weed beds. Channel and blue catfish fair on cut bait and punch bait around points and along riprap. Report submitted by Chad Strang, game warden stationed in Cleveland County. Hefner: August 15. Elevation dropping, water 88. Crappie fair on minnows, jigs and small lures at 10-20 ft. around docks, points and in...

This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff.  For current information, contact the district fisheries office at the phone number listed at the end of each district report. NORTHWEST NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI RIVER SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST MISSOURI RIVER Stay Where You Play Make your next fishing trip an overnight stay. Take advantage of state park cabins and campgrounds near many of these bodies of water. Make your reservation now. For more information on availability and rates, visit  iowastateparks.reserveamerica. com NORTHWEST Arrowhead Lake Bluegill - Fair: Anglers are catching 8 - 9.5 inch bluegills in about 5 feet of water using a black jig tipped with a wax worm fished about 3 feet below a bobber. Black Hawk Lake Water level is about 4 inches over the crest of the spillway. Bluegill - Good: Bluegill fishing is good in 1-4 feet of water. Use a small ji...