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| Water Sports |
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| Swimming |
| Lake Hamilton
provides both private facilities and free swimming areas. |
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| Boating |
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one of the most popular sport on the lake, Hamilton provides many different boat ramps and
not to mention numerous locations to rent boats and motors.Always remember to take a
safe boating course. |
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| Skiers |
| Lake Hamilton
provides over 14 square miles for the water skiers enjoyment. Mix that with the numerous coves
and Lake Catherine nearby, this is a skiers paradise. |
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| Marinas/Boat Rentals |
| Kahuna Bay Boat & Jet Ski Rentals ----------------------- 501-520-5700 |
| Kahuna Bay II - At Sunbay Resort ------------------------ 501-520-5700 |
| Lake Hamilton Watersports, Inc. ------------------------- 501-525-6066 |
| Marineland ------------------------------------------------- 501-767-4144 |
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| Fishing |
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For up to date information about fishing conditions call 1-800-ASK-FISH.
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| Fishing License Information |
| Arkansas Game Fish |
| Popular Game Fish & Bait |
| Arkansas Sportfishing Records |
| Rules for Establishing Arkansas Sportfishing Records |
| North American Record Catfish in Arkansas |
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Fisheries
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In 1939 Entergy provided 135 acres, which contained within it 90 acres of ponds,
to begin the Andrew Hulsey Fish Hatchery. This hatchery provides around three
million fingerlings yearly to both the Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine areas, making
it one of the most successful sport fish hatcheries in the nation. You can find
swimming in the lakes such fish as black, spotted, white and smallmouth basses;
walleye; flathead, blue channel and bullhead catfish; rainbow trout and black and white
crappie (just to name a few). |
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Free Fishing*
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| On the first weekend in June (National Fishing Week) from noon, Friday until
midnight Sunday, non-residents and residents will be able to fish without a fishing
license and/or trout permit. For more information call (501) 223-6000.
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Free Instruction*
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| The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will conduct workshops and demonstrations
on different fishing areas of interest. For more information please call (501) 223-6000.
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Catch and Release Techniques*
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- Use barbless hooks
- Land the fish quickly
- Keep fish in the water as long as possible when unhooking it
- Don't stick objects in fish's gill or squeeze the fish
- Before touching the fish, wet hands
- If the fish swallowed the hook, cut the line
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Spearfishing Season* |
The season is open from June 15 until March 15, sunrise to sunset. For more information
and regulations about spearfishing, consult the Arkansas Fishing Regulations for 2000.
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