Witch paddle on Norfork Lake to benefit two local animal shelters Oct. 10

Paddlers in pointed hats and capes will take to Norfork Lake at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, for the first Norfork Lake Witch Paddle, a group float launching from Pigeon Creek to benefit the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas and Have a Heart Pet Shelter. The event is free and open to all skill…

ByChris FultonSeptember 30, 20260Comments

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Bassmaster returns to Norfork Lake this week with Elite Series spots on the line

Bassmaster is back on Norfork Lake this week, and this time the anglers are fishing for a place in the sport's top league. The Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Norfork Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops runs Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 23-25. Boats take off at 7 a.m. each day from Buzzard Roost Boat…

ByChris FultonSeptember 22, 20260Comments

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Corps partially reopens Cranfield Park on Norfork Lake, closes Panther Bay swim beach

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has partially reopened Cranfield Park recreation area on Norfork Lake following months of closure due to high water and improvement work. The Little Rock District announced the reopening includes a new boat ramp parking area that can accommodate up to 100 vehicles with trailers, along with additional parking for…

ByChris FultonSeptember 2, 20250Comments

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Progressive Insurance donates life jackets to Norfork Lake for Memorial Day Weekend

As Memorial Day weekend and National Boating Safety Week approach, Norfork Lake and other Arkansas waterways will have additional life jackets available through a donation program supported by Progressive Insurance. The Corps Foundation, a nonprofit educational organization supporting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) managed sites, announced the initiative Monday. The program has distributed more…

ByChris FultonMay 20, 20250Comments

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Army Corps announces major construction work at Cranfield Park

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District will start a major roadwork, paving, and park enhancement project on May 12, 2025, at Cranfield Park recreation area on Norfork Lake. Cranfield Park will be closed to all traffic, including camping, day use, and boat launching, because of heavy equipment operations and the scope of…

ByChris FultonMay 12, 20250Comments

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Scanlon wins weather-shortened Open at Norfork

The water was murky, but Casey Scanlon’s clear understanding of bass behavior led him to victory in the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Norfork Lake presented by SEVIIN. Due to forecasts for severe weather, including heavy thunderstorms, hail, and possible tornadoes, B.A.S.S. officials cancelled the event’s scheduled second and third days. Scanlon, an Ozarks veteran from Eldon, Mo.,…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 8, 20250Comments

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Norfork set to host Bassmaster Open for prespawn showdown

Tournament consistency generally requires deep thinking; while such analytic intensity will certainly help those competing in the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Norfork Lake presented by SEVIIN, success likely will follow the shallow-minded. Competition days will be April 3-5 with daily takeoffs from Buzzard Roost Boat Dock at 6:45 a.m. CT and weigh-ins each day…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 28, 20250Comments

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Fish cover permits available for Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is offering a limited number of Fish Structure Enhancement Type “B” Permits for Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes. A Fish Structure Enhancement Type “B” Permit authorizes an individual to place a minimum of 25 trees and a maximum of 100 trees in a body of water for the purpose of fish…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffDecember 4, 20230Comments

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Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report

Reports are updated weekly, although some reports may be published for two weeks if updates are not received promptly or if reporters say conditions haven’t changed. Contact the reporter for current news for the lake or stream you plan to fish. TOP: Quick links to regions: Central Arkansas North Arkansas Northwest Arkansas Northeast Arkansas…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffAugust 2, 20230Comments

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Reinvesting in Federal Outdoor Recreation Sites

As parts of Arkansas reach record-high May temperatures, there is excitement about the summer and the opportunities we have to connect with the unique environment in our state. We are blessed to have amazing treasures in our backyard that provide endless enjoyment for outdoor enthusiasts. We must work to ensure our recreation sites continue to…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 8, 20230Comments