Lake Charles State Park will offer a free fishing derby on Saturday, June 14, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the Swim Beach Parking Lot.
Fishing is fun for all ages, and this weekend it is time to catch the big one. Enjoy Lake Charles State Park and participate in our annual fishing derby sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Although all family members are encouraged to attend and to fish, the derby participants will be kids aged 17 and under only. Bring your own bait, tackle and equipment.
Live worms and tackle will be available for purchase at the visitor center, as well as a limited number of loaner fishing poles. Registration is required from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at the pavilion in the day-use area. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply, including daily limits, slot limits, and length limits must be observed. Prizes will be awarded for different categories. Contact the park at (870) 878-6595 for more details. For media inquiries, contact April Kiser at mailto:april.kiser@arkansas.gov or call 501-682-1925.
Lake Charles State Park
Lake Charles State Park is spread along the western shores of Lake Charles, a 645-acre lake in the northeastern foothills of the Ozark Mountains. A half-hour from Jonesboro and 1.5 hours from Memphis, the park features trails, campsites, and fishing for bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. To learn more about Lake Charles State Park, visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/lake-charles-state-park.
Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas State Parks is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Arkansas state parks and museums cover 55,006 acres of forest, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation facilities, and unique historic and cultural resources. Established in 1923, Arkansas State Parks preserve special places for future generations, provide quality recreation and education opportunities, enhance the state’s economy through tourism and provide leadership in resource conservation. Connect with ASP on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and visit ArkansasStateParks.com and ArkansasStateParks.com/media to learn more.
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism protects and promotes our state’s natural, cultural and historic assets, contributing to a thriving economy and high quality of life. It is made up of three divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism.
Karin Huffman is an Independence County native who graduated from Cushman High School in 1996. Traveling throughout the state is one of her passions, along with writing about her adventures.
Taking over as travel writer for the Ozark Gateway Region is a dream come true for Huffman who lives in the region with her two daughters, Grace and Stella.
As a family, they enjoy canoeing the Poke Bayou, Salado Creek and the many waterways along the White River in Independence County. Camping and hiking throughout the region is a must for them in the spring and fall as well.
Huffman is an avid nature photographer who will do just about anything to find the perfect waterfall shot, and has visited many in the great state. From Twin Falls and the Richland Creek area in Northwest Arkansas to little known places off the beaten path, waterfalls will be found.
Huffman has been a travel writer for the Eye on Independence Magazine as well as a staff writer for the Batesville Guard, and is looking forward to devoting her time to traveling throughout the eight county region that the Ozark Gateway offers.
If you would like to contact Huffman about an adventure or would like to know how to get more information out about your area, contact her at 870-307-5473, karinhuffman78@gmail.com or karinozarkgateway@sbcglobal.net.