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Beaver Lake, located in NW Arkansas, is one of the top ten trophy Striped Bass lakes in the country and the scenic views are the best you will ever see.

Beaver Lake's record for striped bass is 57 lbs due to the management and stocking program of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. To obtain a license click here or Call 1-800-364-4263

We are fortunate to be part of such a beautiful area and lake and proud to have caught and released several Stripers over 40 lbs. for our patrons, and for those who choose to mount their Trophy Striped Bass, the fish can be released after taking a few measurements for a Replica or the fish can be carefully frozen and be picked up by a Taxidermist.

With 34 years experience Guiding for Stripers on Beaver Lake and fishing for them since 1983, I know the movements and feeding areas in which these large predators can be caught.

I am a full time Striper Guide, licensed and insured. You can put your trust in having a safe, enjoyable charter no matter what season you choose to fish. I am not a Felon or do drugs or drink alcohol. We do not go out during thunderstorms or stay out to ride out the storm. Your safety is the utmost importance to me and next is catching fish. Catch and release is very important due to this species not able to reproduce in our river system. If you would like to keep some that is fine as well. I don’t make you keep the fish to shorten up your day of fishing.

Early Spring fishing, mid February thru April, the fish are at their heaviest weight and that’s when your odds of catching a real trophy Striper are at the highest. 30 to 40 pound Striped Bass feeding on a large Gizzard Shad is something you will never forget. During the later part of April thru May the Striper can be caught on Top-Water lures such as, the Zara Spook, Cotton Cordel Red Fin and other Splash type baits. The excitement of these large predators coming up on a Top-Water bait takes a strong heart when the fish finally grabs the lure and takes off with it like a freight train.

Early June we are seeing the Top-Water bite start to slow down and the fish begin to start moving and grouping up and seeking deeper areas in which they are caught. Still keeping a Top-Water bait tied on and close by just in case we see a Striper chasing shad nearby to cast to. I’m using Live Shad also during this time of year with 6 to 10 rods in use, that’s a lot of poles out for you to watch.

Summer, Late June thru September, Stripers are in their Summer Pattern and I prefer to use Downriggers that allow me to get artificial lures down deep enough to entice the Stripers to take the offering. Fish can be caught at depths of 100 ft. deep during this time of year. We keep most of the fish caught this time of year.

Fall Fishing, the fish start their journey back to shallower water and begin to return to our river systems. War Eagle River and White River feed Beaver lake. Stripers can be caught in less than 2 ft. of water now and when one takes a lure or live bait your fishing reel better have plenty of line in it. Large Gizzard Shad is my preferred bait used.

Winter Fishing, can be one of the most productive times of the year with some very large fish being caught. Artifical Baits still can be used along with Gizzard Shad or Threadfin Shad. Catch and release is very important and can be done successfully during this time of year. By releasing after catching, there is one more fish in the lake for someone else to have the thrill you just experienced.

Which ever Season you choose to fish, I’ll put you in the best spot possible and work much harder than the other guy, don’t take chances, if you haven’t fished with Ed Chapko yet, give him a try, you’ll be back. Our customers keep coming back, I don’t do trade shows or try to get someone somewhat famous to fish with me, I just fish. God Bless you and your family. Good luck and thanks for visiting my website.

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