As temperatures finally rise to mid-April levels now that the calendar has turned to May, the fish and fishermen alike can start doing what they do best. The coolest spring in years has area fisheries lagging behind, but the action is about to heat up immensely!

If you have been on Lake Dardanelle the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed more crappie fishermen than ever before. We seem to be hosting an abundance of crappie tournaments and championships this spring. Add to that a growing number of bass tournaments and even a catfish event or two, and Lake Dardanelle has officially become one of the busiest lakes in the country once again.

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