Everything from Fireworks Displays to Yoga Relaxation Weekends

July 2, 2008
FISHING REPORT

MOUNTAIN HARBOR RESORT

LAKE OUACHITA, ARKANSAS

OUT OF STATE – 1-800-832-2276
IN ARKANSAS - 1-870-867-2191; FAX #1-870-867-1205

PREPARED BY TODD GADBERRY, MARINA MGR.,

AND HUGH ALBRIGHT, GUIDE- 501-767-2171



Large mouth bass are fair and these fish can still be caught with Texas rigged worms, jig head worms and black spinnerbaits. Drop shots are still working well for spots off of drop offs in the river channels and over brush.

Walleye are good and being caught on spoons over brush piles on main lake points. Bottom bouncers with spinners and night crawlers are producing some quality fish as well.

Stripers are fair on live bait with shad or trot line minnows.

Bream are still excellent with crickets or worms in 18 to 25 feet of water.

Crappie are good and being caught over grass and brush. Try large moss flats and brush in water 16 to 20 feet deep. Minnows or crappie grubs are still working best. Tennessee shad and white are still the best colors for artificial baits.

Catfish are very good and being caught on cut bait and live bait on jug lines and trot lines.

LAKE CONDITIONS
WATER TEMPERATURE – 80 - 86 degrees

WATER CLARITY – Clear

LAKE LEVEL – 577.54



Also -- Fishing Report from Lake Greeson prepared by Darryl Morris and Self Creek Lodge & Marina:

Lake Greeson is at 547.5msl with surface temperature at 85-degrees. The dog-days of summer are upon us but the fish are still biting. We are consistently catching crappie, bream, bass, and catfish on hardwood and bamboo brushpiles with minnows. Fish 14 to 16-foot deep in 24 to 30-foot of water.

Special Events

Saturday Mornings, June 7 - September 6, 2008

Yoga in the Wild!
With Yoga Instructor, Linda Redden

Saturday mornings, 9:00 am - 10:30 am each morning at East Cove Pavilion.*

Enjoy yoga in the wilderness setting of beautiful Lake Ouachita. Classes are appropriate for all levels of experience--even beginners! Emphasis will be on breathing, alignment, stretching and strengthening.

Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to the class start time. Yoga is practiced in bare feet and clothing should be easy to move in and comfortable. Mats and props will be provided.


$12 per person per session. Advance sign up at Turtle Cove Spa is encouraged.

*Location subject to change.

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JULY 12 – Did you know that Boating Safety Classes are mandatory for everyone born on or after January 1, 1986. Todd Gadberry, our marina manager offers FREE boating safety classes for all of our customers. These training sessions last from 9-4 with a break for you to eat your lunch and are scheduled on summer weekends for your convenience. The training sessions will be held in the training room at the new Fire Station. Call Todd at our marina (870)-867-2191 for more information.

September – Labor Day Weekend! The last blast of summer! Reserve early – this weekend is always a sell out! September is a beautiful month to stay at Harbor! Wonderful weather and a great break from the summer crowds!

This 2 1/2 day retreat takes place at Turtle Cove Spa at Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa nestled in the beautiful Ouachita National Forest on Lake Ouachita. Join Holly Krepps of Barefoot Studios and other guest presenters as they help you to invite mindfulness into your daily routines for health and balance. See our feature in Healing Lifestyles Magazine on the link below!










 Feature in Healing Lifestyles Magazine

Join us at the Lodge Restaurant for Thanksgiving Dinner at the Lake! Our chef has planned a holiday feast of epic proportions including a fabulous display of homemade desserts. The whole lodge is decorated for this traditional annual event. Reservations required - 870-867-219.



Thanksgiving Menu ‘07

Smoked and Baked Turkey
Smoked and Baked Ham
Southern Style Cornbread Dressing
Oyster Dressing
Roasted Butternut Squash
Candied Yams
Green Bean Casserole
Corn on the Cob
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Soup and Salad Bar with a Variety of Specialty Salads
14 Different Homemade Desserts!

November 28! Join us on the Friday after Thanksgiving to turn on all the lights at Harbor! Sit in Santa’s lap, sing carols and ride the hay wagons to look at the beautiful lights! Refreshments, campfire and great holiday spirit! Join us for Harbor’s Lighting Ceremony! And on the Saturday of the Thanksgiving weekend, come to the Annual Joplin Fire Department Fundraiser! Dinner cooked by the firemen, cake and gift auction and Santa Clause! Everyone is welcome to help support our great volunteer fire department! The Lodge Restaurant closes for the months of December and January the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

December – The Holiday Lights over Harbor will dazzle you! Spend Christmas on the lake with us! Our cozy cottages with fireplaces, hot tubs and fully equipped kitchens make it so easy to snuggle in and enjoy a wilderness Christmas - with all the comforts of home. Our provisioning service will even deliver your groceries and provisions right to your unit and stock it for you. Our resort will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but lodging is still available! Maps available at the lodge to show you the Holiday Lights at Harbor.

Start the new year off right! Have you made the promise to start an exercise program or lose those holiday pounds? Join Turtle Cove Spa staff for the annual Resolution Walk to kick start your new commitment to better health. The new LOViT Trail is a breathtaking forest trail with gorgeous lake views.

Call the Spa at (870) 867-1220 to sign up in advance. The hike will start at 9:15 am. All ages, all fitness levels are welcome! How long is the walk? You decide!

Join us!!

At Mountain Harbor Resort, February is for Lovers! Check out our exciting spa and romance packages! Enjoy a special evening with the love of your life at our Romantic Valentine’s dinner, TBD. Surprise the one you love with one of our romantic spa packages or romance packages – rose petals on your turned down bed, chocolates and much more. Join us for an evening of romance and gourmet dining for our Valentine Dinner (reservations required).

Join us in February as we celebrate the majestic wild Bald Eagle population on Lake Ouachita! On selected Saturdays we will host a presentation on wildlife photography at our Marina as well as a presentation on wild birds of Arkansas. Private eagle watching barge tours will be offered - please call Todd at our marina for pricing and availability!

Perfect for a romantic evening for two or a whole group of romancers! Our Food and Beverage Staff have planned an elegant but casual evening of romantic dining - and they're pulling out all the stops! Chris and his crew have given their creative culinary skills free reign to serve you the finest in lake cuisine! Reservations only - please call the Lodge at 870-867-2191 for pricing and to make your reservations!