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AGFC issues irrigation warning

May 31, 2023

LITTLE ROCK — Employees and contractors with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will be conducting herbicide applications to the following lakes beginning June 5.

  • Lake Atkins in Pope County
  • Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir in Faulkner County
  • Lake Overcup in Conway County
  • The Cabin Creek arm of Lake Dardanelle in Johnson Count

Irrigation warning for property bordering AGFC lakes

June 1, 2022

CONWAY — Employees and contractors with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will be conducting herbicide applications to Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir and Lake Overcup beginning in May and ending in September.

AGFC stops the slide at Lake Overcup

Oct. 6, 2021

MORRILTON — Contractors working with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will begin work this week at Lake Overcup to repair damage to the backside of the lake’s dam to protect its overall integrity.

AGFC approves funds for crucial repair work

July 22, 2021

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission approved a budget increase of $5.73 million today at its monthly meeting to cover the costs of several pressing projects.

Blue-green algae advisory lifted at Lake Overcup

July 1, 2020

MORRILTON — A health advisory warning against swimming in and allowing pets and livestock to drink from Lake Overcup has been lifted, according to biologists with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report

June 24, 2020

This Memphis angler named Lesley enjoyed fishing the Spring River recently. Photo provided by Mark Crawford.

AGFC issues advisory for Lake Overcup

May 21, 2020

MORRILTON – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is issuing an advisory for Lake Overcup as the result of a blue-green algae bloom. Boating and fishing are allowed, but the agency is urging visitors to avoid contact with the water and the algae when out on the lake. Anglers are encouraged to wash and cook fish appropriately.