Bull Shoals benefits from major habitat enhancement project
Dec. 6, 2017
As cold fronts finally begin to push the mercury down in Arkansas, many fair-weather fishermen have called it quits for the season, but that doesn’t mean the work stops for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Fisheries biologists and technicians from across the state have been diligently working for the last week to enhance fishing opportunities on Bull Shoals Lake in northwest Arkansas, even though many anglers won’t see the impact of these efforts until the weather warms.
Arkansas Wildlife Fishing Report
Sept. 13, 2017
The cooler weather has cranked up the hybrid fishing along the south shore of DeGray Lake. Be sure to check out George Graves' latest report for the lake to learn more.
Beat the Heat With After Dark Angling
Aug. 2, 2017
Once daytime temperatures stay above that 90-degree mark and pleasure boaters begin to churn up the water, many anglers decide to hang up the rods until cooler days begin to creep into the forecast. Others have learned the best way to beat the heat is to fish during the night shift.
AGFC partnering with Big Bass Bonanza to stock bass in Arkansas River
June 21, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is looking for volunteers to help stock black bass fingerlings in prime habitat along the Arkansas River during this year’s Simmons Bank Big Bass Bonanza, June 23-25. Hatchery trucks will be available at each weigh-in station Friday morning with oxygenated bags of fingerling-sized largemouth bass for anglers to take with them and place in high-quality habitat during the tournament.
Youth fishing tournament anglers encouraged to dump some brush on the AGFC
May 8, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has created a new award program specifically for youth fishing tournament organizations to help do their part in improving aquatic habitat in Arkansas reservoirs. Fishing tournament organizations affiliated with an Arkansas junior high, high school or college can apply for an award ranging from $500 to $1,000 to offset the costs of building and sinking brush piles and other habitat in Arkansas lakes.