Wild Science Webinar: July 2023 - The Lake Monticello Renovation Project and History of Conservation in Arkansas
July 31, 2023
The Wild Science Webinar is a monthly series featuring Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff and guest speakers presenting research and projects about Arkansas fish and wildlife. Trey Reid, Assistant Chief of Communications, will present "We've Come a Long Way: A Brief History of Conservation in Arkansas" and Kris Nault, District 5 Fisheries Supervisor, will present "The Lake Monticello Renovation Project".
Renovated Lake Monticello sees first batch of Florida Bass
June 14, 2023
MONTICELLO — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists stocked nearly 1,000 extra-large pure Florida largemouth bass fingerlings into Lake Monticello during May to lay the foundation for trophy-sized bass potential in this southeast Arkansas reservoir.
AGFC sets table for future Monticello monsters
Nov. 9, 2022
MONTICELLO — Hatchery staff and biologists from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service worked together to load more than one-quarter of a million forage fish into the rising waters of Lake Monticello in October.
Clean slate waiting for water at Lake Monticello
Nov. 24, 2021
MONTICELLO — After two years of drawdowns and construction work, the city of Monticello was able to close the gates at its namesake lake in Drew County last week, hoping to see the fish and recreational opportunities in the reservoir flourish again once the lake refills.
Lake Monticello habitat work builds before wet conditions arrive
Jan. 13, 2021
MONTICELLO – Until a recent spate of rain and even some snowfall early this week, the lake bed and shoreline of Lake Monticello was being prepared for the day when the lake can refill and become a leading Arkansas fishery again.
Biologists planting the seeds for future fishing at Lake Monticello
July 29, 2020
MONTICELLO — With blistering summer heat upon us, most anglers reserve their fishing for the relative comfort of early morning. Fisheries biologists working on Lake Monticello took to that same schedule when they conducted a massive habitat project on the lakebed of Lake Monticello in Drew County last week. Getting an early start Monday through Friday, 15 biologists from across the state joined forces to create an extensive labyrinth of wooden cover in key portions of the lake while it is undergoing repairs.
Land donation increases future opportunities on White River
Aug. 23, 2019
LITTLE ROCK – Thanks to the generosity of Dr. C.R. Magness and his wife Kay Magness, boaters and anglers will be able to access a portion of the White River in Washington County. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission authorized Director Pat Fitts to enter into a donation agreement from the Magness family for more than 4 acres of riverfront property at today’s official meeting.