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Atkins is the northern most lake in Arkansas that will support the Florida strain bass. They completely drained the lake a few years ago, improved cover on the lake bottom for bass, re- filled it and for the last four years or so have stocked it heavily with bass and bluegill. There plan was to develop a solid population with great habitat and become a lunker heaven like Lake Monticello. There are lots of brush piles, the banks are lined with cypress and the fishing has gotten better each year. The original plan was to not restock crappie, but someone didn't get the message and they accidentally got stocked too. The bait shop and boat dock along with some trailers and some RV hook ups are for sale again, but probably priced a bit too high. It was for sale 3 years ago and at that time they wanted about $350,000 for it and even though I thought about buying it, I never could figure out how to turn it into a profit maker. I have no idea how much they are asking for it now, but I can find out in case anyone is interested. 8)

 

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Lucky Landing made it through the storm. There was some damage to the docks(which were in bad need of repair) but all in all it weathered the storm pretty well. I am looking forward to hitting it soon. They make a good hamburger there and after fishing for 5 or 6 hours, it can be a lifesaver.