Now is a great time to defrost some of last year’s venison and put the meat to use. Venison fajitas is one of Luke’s favorites. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) says the Army Corps of Engineers generators are back online, “and that’s great news for the Beaver Tailwaters.”

Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said, “We have a remedy for these hot, humid June days: a slow, peaceful float on the cold, refreshing, clear water of the White River beside Cotter."

For a fish eater, nothing tastes better than fresh fillets -- fresh out of the water and fried over a cookfire. (photo by Luke Clayton)

John Jernigan (above) was fishing with Spring River guide Mark Crawford when he landed this nice "smallie" on the Spring recently.

(L-R) Jeff Rice and Tawakoni catfish guide Tony Pennebaker show off one of many good-eating blue catfish landed last week. (photo by Luke Clayton)

At a time when deals are getting done around the league, sources indicated that there has been no serious momentum between the Texans or Buccaneers toward entering into a new pact with their quarterbacks ahead of the season.

Robert Kennedy, a Busch Mountain Fishing Guide, displays a nice 30-inch walleye he caught recently in the Beaver Lake tailwater in Northwest Arkansas

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

The Dallas Pulse, reigning Major League Volleyball (MLV) Champions, have signed middle blocker Kaz Brown and setter Hannah Pukis for the 2027 MLV season.

Lake Tawakoni guide Omar Cotter with a chunky hybrid striper caught recently. Downrigging or trolling with deep diving plugs with trailers is producing well now for both hybrids and white bass. (photo by Luke Clayton)

“Paddling is one of the best ways to experience Texas waters, but it’s not something to take lightly,” said Col. Ron A. VanderRoest, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Director. “The laws and required safety equipment are in place to protect you and everyone else on the water.”

The Dallas Pulse, reigning Major League Volleyball (MLV) champions, have signed two standouts from Puerto Rico, libero Shara Venegas and outside hitter Alondra Vázquez for the 2027 MLV season.

This young fellow, Cai, landed a terrific 24.5-inch brown trout on the White River at Cotter. Helping him with the catch is Jerry Coleman, a Cotter Trout Dock guide.

Although abundant in some Arkansas waters, walleye, sauger and saugeye never have enjoyed the popularity given to them in northern or western states. However, many northern transplants find great sport in pursuing walleye in lakes such as Greers Ferry and Lake Catherine.

B.A.S.S. is now accepting nominations for the most exceptional high school bass anglers in the country for the annual Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team.

Trout fishing has remained steady, although fish are more scattered than they were during the low-water period. Anglers are catching rainbow trout on Pautzke Fire Bait, Little Cleos and Rooster Tails.

Thanks to a heavy pear crop and squirrels that keep them on the ground, Luke has fresh wild pork every night in his front yard. He’s making plans for pulled pork barbeque and chicken friend pork schnitzel. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said water levels are running at 300 cfs (350 cfs is average) and water clarity is mostly clear.

Walleye fishing is fair, and you can find them near and around brush piles in 15-25 feet of water. Crawler harnesses are starting to be the preferred method.