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DeGray Lake For the most updated lake level at DeGray Lake, click here. (updated 6-18-2026) Capt. Darryl Morris of Family Fishing Trips (501-844-5418) said he has been fishing this past week at both DeGray Lake and Lake Ouachita. “We are still catching crappie 14-18 feet deep on brushpiles near deeper water channels. We are also transitioning into summertime bass by casting swimbaits, spy baits, spoons and trolling crankbaits.” (updated 6-11-2026) John Duncan of YoYo Guide Service (870-942-6291 or yoyoguideservice@gmail.com) at Iron Mountain Marina says, “Hello fisher people. Summer is here for sure. Summer showers break up a good day of fishing. Do not let them unless they are electrical. Rain aerates the water. Had some great days in summer showers. “Here’s the latest on DeGray: Water temperature (depending on the location) is around 86 degrees. My experience says that when the temperature reaches 86 degrees on the water’s surface, it raises the scale of nonaggressive bite. By that I mean the fish you find are more lethargic. This is normally around the Fourth of July. Hot weather moved the date up considerably. “There are some roamers around the lake, also. So, the methods that are producing best are by dialing in your minnow depth as exact as you can on these “slow biters.” Smaller minnows the better. Be patient! “Long poling is also a method for picking crappie off of structure or even chasing roamers. If you are a jig caster, downsize your bait to a one-sixteenth-ounce if you can handle it. “Now to find the fish. Determine the thermocline using your electronics. That gives you the maximum depth to look for fish at. Now look for structure just above the thermocline. And bingo, there you are. “There is some surface activity going on early and late. Areas with fish from Arlie Moore and upriver are producing well.” (updated 6-4-2026) Randy Plyler with Plyler Outdoors Guide Service (870-210-0522) reports that black bass can be caught on Texas-rigged worm

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