Millwood Lake

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About Millwood Lake

Millwood Lake is in southwest Arkansas, about 30 miles from the Texas border and about 12 miles east of Ashdown, AR. Millwood Lake has some of the best fishing in the country along with a wide variety of wildlife viewing opportunities. Whether you are seeking a place to fish, camp, swim, or just relax, Millwood Lake is just the place for you.

The Dam

Millwood Dam is located on the Little River, 16 river miles upstream from its confluence with the Red River. Millwood Lake was formed when the state's longest earthen dam of 3.33 miles was completed across the Little River. Construction of the dam began in 1961 and was completed for flood control operations in 1966. Millwood Lake is a key unit in the general flood reduction system for the Red River below Lake Texoma. In addition to flood control, it also is used for water supply, recreation and to improve fish and wildlife habitat.

The Lake

For years, Millwood has been known as one of the hottest bass fishing lakes in the nation. Each year it is the site of many bass tournaments and fishing derbies held by local and out-of-state organizations, all in search of Millwood's lunker largemouth bass. The lake region affords great diversity of fish and wildlife habitat. Some 20,000 acres of submerged timber provide excellent fish habitat for a wide variety of fish including largemouth, white striped, and spotted bass, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, sunfish, buffalo carp and drum.

Recreation

Millwood Lake has 12 recreation areas around the lake. There are 12 boat ramps, 8 campgrounds, 3 picnic shelters, and 1 designated swim area. Alligators are a part of the natural habitat at Millwood. Be cautious and keep safety in mind while boating, swimming, or fishing. Please remember whatever your recreational interest - play it safe at the lake.

Lake Level, Moon Phase and Weather
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Lake Level Unknown	CURRENT MOON moon phase	Today High: -- Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 mph.	Monday High: 53 Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 mph.

Fishing Report

Current Lake Level

Normal Pool Elevation 259

Millwood Lake Fishing Report 04/28/2011

Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said surface temperatures continue rising, and are currently 67 to 76 degrees. Lake level as of Monday were 260.66 msl, and rising. USACE has increased total discharge to 3,232CFS (cubic feet/ second), to maintain lake level at normal conservation pool. Visibility has worsened over the past week with increased 20-40 mph wind, and is currently ranging approx 3-6 inches at best in the river depending on location. The bass bite slowed dramatically with all the muddy incoming water, high winds and storms. Most upriver bass are now post spawn. The females that were in spawning areas have pulled out to slightly deeper water and are recuperating. These large female bass are slow to fair at best on jigs, Southern Pro Magnum Gitzits, lizards and deadsticked Bass Assassin Shads and trick worms. Main lake bass are roaming in and out of protected pockets, ditches, creek channels and coves. Best baits include Cordell Redfins, Bass Assassin Shads, trick worms, War Eagle spinnerbaits, Rat-L-Traps, lizards and jigs. Lily pads have begun opening and blooming over the past couple weeks, and the frog bite should be in full swing soon. White bass have disappeared with the muddy inflow. Bowfin and longnose gar are spawning and making good opportunities for bow fishermen in shallow water. Crappie are trying to move up and spawn around cypress trees. The best bite is during the mid or late morning hours. Try Southern Pro tubes in white, chartreuse, or hot pink or small Rocket Shads and Roadrunners. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on trot lines, yo-yos and noodles along Little River baited with redworms, Catfish Charlie and chicken livers in 13 to 18 feet of water near current.