"Summer is returning with a vengeance this week, although pop-up rainstorms persist even this late into July," says the folks at Cotter Trout Dock. "The heat is back on, but trout fishing on the White keeps us cool."
Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) says, "If you’re looking for a place to escape from the heat but where the fishing is hot, the Beaver tailwater is the answer."
Bois d'Arc Lake - GOOD. water normal stain; 90 degrees; 0.07 feet above pool. Bass can be caught early in the morning in pond weed with popping frogs, or poppers at the edge of grass. Chatterbaits are fair on points with bushes 3-7 feet. Bass are good with Texas rigs, creature baits or beavers around big timber and old road beds in 3-7 feet.
Three Arkansas anglers enjoy the thrill of bringing in these spoonbills, catching them below the Beaver Lake tailwater with guide Juan Granados (not pictured) of Hooked on Fishing guide service.
The Dallas Summer Boat Show is making waves once again as it returns to Dallas Market Hall, July 17–20, 2025. As the largest boating and recreational showcase in North Texas, this year’s show is packed with more boats, more brands, and more reasons than ever to get out on the water in 2025.
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.
Bois d'Arc Lake - GOOD. water normal stain; 83 degrees; 0.18 feet above pool. Bass are good early around pond weed with frogs, and rage swimmers. Chatterbaits are working on the outside edge of the pond weed in 3-5 feet.
Lake Tawakoni guide Omar Cotter with a chunky hybrid striper caught last week. Downrigging or trolling with deep diving plugs with trailers is producing well now for both hybrids and white bass. (photo by Luke Clayton)
The Nevada Donor Network Foundation Golf Invitational, A PGD Global Production, will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the historical, private and exquisite Las Vegas Country Club located in the very heart of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said, "The Arkansas Ozarks haven’t missed out on the heat wave, but we have the gem of the White River to cool us down. The trout love this cold water, and the anglers love the cool mist in the morning..."
(L-R) Don Gresham, Luke Clayton, Paul Moore and Larry Weishuhn (Jeff Rice not pictured). Luke will be hunting with some good friends this fall up in Montague County. (photo by Jeff Rice)