"The Caddo River is a great river for all levels of paddling experience," said Gayla Claborn, owner of Caddo River Camping & Canoe in Glenwood, Arkansas. "This typical pool and drop river is gentle enough for novice paddlers to learn on, yet with enough class I and II rapids along the way to keep it exciting. There are good places to stop to swim and fish along the available routes surrounded by the beautiful Ouachita Mountains. And it is one of the most consistent floating rivers in Arkansas, allowing our season to span from March to September."

Smaller fish have a decent chance of survival if released immediately after the catch. (AGFC photo by Mike Wintroath)

Buffalo National River is not just an ordinary river. It serves as a habitat to seventy-four species of fish. (photo by R. Stokes)

Even with the high water that has plagued the Spring River area in north/northeast Arkansas for many weeks, Steve Michelson caught this nice rainbow there recently while fishing with guide Mark Crawford.

Fans from across the globe will gather to witness the pinnacle of volleyball action at this state-of-the-art venue.

(L-R) Jeff Rice and Lake Tawakoni catfish guide Tony Pennebaker show off a giant blue catfish landed from shallow water a couple of weeks ago. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Jeff Rice (center) shows off the big striper of the day landed with guide Lil' Dave(left) and Bill Carey. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Emerging near the Missouri border in north central Arkansas, the Spring River has been described as the state's most dependable natural stream.

Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said, "Trout catching has been phenomenal. The quality of our catch has improved with the higher releases of water at the dam."

Fishing this week has been good. Striper continue to be good on live bait. Definitely a lot better than it has been. Catfish are biting on hotdogs and live shad. Crappie are okay near brush piles in open water or coves on minnows or jigs with power bait.

Bois d'Arc Lake: GOOD. water normal stain; 83 degrees; 0.47 feet above pool. Bass morning bite is good around points or pond weed with topwaters. Offshore bite is better mid morning to evening on brush piles, long points with deep bushes and pond dams in 15-27 feet with Carolina rigs, Texas rigs and deep crankbaits.

The Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce will host its 2025 Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (CDT) at the beautiful Indian Creek Golf Club.

The tournament will raise funds for Shriners and Scottish Rights Hospitals for children and the Fannin County Food Bank.

"Summer is officially here in temperature, as things are getting hot not only weather-wise, but also in terms of fishing," says guide Austin Kennedy.

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Jeff Rice shows off one of many big walleye landed on the last trip. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Bois d'Arc Lake: GOOD. water normal stain; 83 degrees; 1.67 feet above pool. Bass are good early in the morning around shallow bushes and main lake pockets with topwaters like frogs and buzz baits. Flukes and senko type baits are good mid morning.

The hot baits for the best catches of trout during this week’s heat streak have been scented artificial worms, mostly bubblegum pink.

The best female golfers in the world, including Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson, take on Fields Ranch East this week, starting on Thursday, June 19.

The Paris American 10u All Star team competed in the District All Star Tournament this past weekend. The Paris 10U All Stars are led by head coach Garrett Sadler with assistants Landon Cope and Matt McGill.