Eureka Springs, Arkansas -- Robert Kennedy recently hauled in a handful and then some of brown trout (a 24-incher in this photo) from the Beaver Lake tailwater while fishing with his brother, guide Austin Kennedy, a regular contributor to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission's fishing report.

Austin said that he and his anglers lately have been "pulling some tanks" out of the tailwater, both browns and rainbows.

"This is a pretty common theme this time of year, especially when we have had significant rains," he says. Plus, the cold water makes for cool air temperatures while they're out on the water, whereas in most other fishing locations around the state other than trout-filled tailwaters, anglers would be facing miserable midday temperatures.

In the photo below, Kirstin is thrilled to be holding her very first rainbow trout catch that she brought in while being guided by Austin Kennedy.