Everything from Fireworks Displays to Yoga Relaxation Weekends
Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa on beautiful Lake Ouachita is the perfect place for a quiet romantic getaway or an action-packed
family weekend retreat. Throughout the year Mountain Harbor offers everything from yoga relaxation weekends to fireworks displays and bass fishing tournaments.
Special Events
May 22, 2001 - April 28, 2011
Current Lake Ouachita Fishing Report
FISHING REPORT August 23, 2008
MOUNTAIN HARBOR RESORT
LAKE OUACHITA ARKANSAS
OUT OF STATE 1-800-832-2276
IN ARKANSAS - 1-870-867-2191
PREPARED BY TODD GADBERRY, Marina Mgr.
AND HUGH ALBRIGHT, Fishing Guide- 501-767-2171
Large mouth bass are fair and these fish can still be caught with Texas rigged worms and jig head worms.
Walleye are good and being caught on spoons over brush piles on main lake points. Bottom bouncers with spinners and night crawlers are good and producing some quality fish as well.
Stripers are still very good on live bait with shad or trot line minnows. White � oz. Jigs and � oz spoons are working as well. Try around Brady Mountain and Bird Island.
Bream are still very good with crickets or worms in 18 to 25 feet of water.
Crappie are still slow and being caught over grass and brush. Try large moss flats and brush in water 20 to 30 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 � 86 - 90 degrees
WATER CLARITY � Clearing
LAKE LEVEL � 574.19
September 4, 2008 - March 1, 2009
Enjoy Winter on Ouachita and Save!
Our winter lodging discounts are great!!! Check out all the great deals on our lodging rates page! Just click on Lodging and choose from our cozy cottages, fabulous condos or snug guest rooms - all at great winter pricing until March 1!
September 8, 2008 - March 1, 2009
Great Winter Boating --- at a Discount!!!
Winter is the best time to see the lake - the crisp cool colors, the flocks of snow birds, and the best fishing! Ask our staff to point out the best locations to spot our native Bald Eagles! Enjoy special savings, too! Just call our marina for your next great day on the lake!
October 1 - November 10, 2008
Mountain Harbor
Visit Harbor in late October-early November to take in the gorgeous fall foliage by foot, car or boat! Check with the Lodge for local wilderness maps of the lake and hiking trails!
October 1 - 31, 2008
October at Harbor
October -- what a wonderful time to come and stay at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa!
November 7 - 9, 2008
Turtle Cove Spa's 5thAnnual Women in Balance Weekend Retreat
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
November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving Day at Harbor
Join us at the Lodge Restaurant for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the Lake! Our chef has planned a holiday feast of epic proportions including a fabulous display of our famous homemade desserts. The whole lodge is decorated for this annual family event. Reservations required, seating is limited.
Here's a list of this years tasty fixin's:
Smoked and Baked Turkey
Smoked and Baked Ham
Harbor's Honey Ham
Southern Style Cornbread Dressing
A Fabulous Array of Fresh Vegetable Sides
Soup and Salad Bar with a Variety of Specialty Salads
A Mountain of Fragrant Fresh Breads
Our Stunning Fruit and Cheese Display
14 Different Homemade Desserts!
$34.99 Adults $18.99 Children 10 and under
November 28 - 30, 2008
Thanksgiving Weekend at Mountain Harbor
November 28, Harbor's lighting ceremony! Join us on the Friday after Thanksgiving to turn on all the holiday 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!
Saturday of the Thanksgiving weekend, come to the Annual Joplin Volunteer 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!
December 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Christmas At Mountain Harbor
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 right to your unit or stock it for you ahead of your arrival. 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.
January 1 - 2, 2009
2009 Resolution Walk
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!!
January 1 - 31, 2009
January 2009
Time to curl up by a cozy fireplace and enjoy winter on Ouachita! The Bald Eagles have returned to the lake and it's the perfect time to reset from the hectic holidays!
Our restaurant is closed in January, but Ouachita Provisioning Services (www.opsez.com) can have your kitchen stocked and ready for your winter getaway!
February 1 - 28, 2009
February is for Lovers!
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).
February 2 - 28, 2009
Eagles Over Harbor!
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 contact our marina for pricing and availability!
February 14, 2009
Valentine's Evening At Harbor
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 for pricing and times.
March 1 - 31, 2009
March At Mountain Harbor
March is full of all things beginning!
-Harbor Cheeseburgers, Onion Rings, Catfish and more!The restaurant is now open 7 days a week.
-Fantastic lake boating and sunshine!
-It's hiking and mountain bike season again at Harbor. We've got access to miles of trails right at our back door! Check out the brand new trail head for the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail.
June 15, 2009
Father's Day!!
Let all the Dads know just how special they really are! Dads need pampering, too!!! Bring your dad to the lake for a fun, relaxing day with the one's who love him the most!
July 4, 2009
Fireworks at Mountain Harbor
Mountain Harbor Resort's 35th Annual Fireworks display beginning at 9:30 pm off marina point. Come by boat or by land to the best fireworks show on Lake Ouachita.
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