Anglers and fishing enthusiasts are counting down the days to the upcoming Crappie Masters Fishing Tournament at Millwood Lake, slated for Saturday, January 6, 2024. This highly anticipated event promises a day of fierce competition, camaraderie, and the pursuit of trophy crappie.
The action-packed weekend kicks off on Friday with the declaration of OFFLIMITS starting at 4:00 PM, signaling anglers to gracefully exit the water. The eve of the tournament transforms into a vibrant social gathering with the Friday Night Event at The Fish Bowl, located at 1409 AR-32 in Ashdown. From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, participants and fishing enthusiasts will engage in early registration, a thrilling raffle, and an insightful Blue Mountain Lake Review, setting the stage for the challenges that lie ahead.
Saturday morning heralds the official commencement of the tournament, beginning with the livewell check and registration from 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM at the Lake Millwood State Park Marina (1564 AR-32, Ashdown, AR 71822). As the sun rises over Millwood Lake, anglers will set out on the waters at 7:00 AM, armed with skill and determination, ready to reel in the prized crappie.
Tournament hours extend until 3:00 PM, marking the conclusion of the intense angling competition. Participants are reminded to form the Weigh-in line by 4:00 PM at the Pavilion at Lake Millwood State Park (1564 AR-32, Ashdown, AR 71822). This crucial stage will determine not only the victors of the tournament but also showcase the impressive hauls of the skilled anglers.
A reminder for participants: adherence to tournament rules is paramount, and possessing a 2024 Crappie Masters membership is mandatory to partake in the fishing competition.
As the region anticipates this premier fishing event, Ashdown welcomes anglers from near and far to experience the thrill of the Crappie Masters Fishing Tournament at Millwood Lake. The picturesque surroundings of Lake Millwood are poised to witness the skill, strategy, and sportsmanship of anglers vying for top honors in one of the most anticipated fishing competitions of the year.