Tagging and Release of Prize Fish Scheduled for the
Millwood Fishing Challenge
March 1, 2022- June 3, 2022
Little River Chamber of Commerce, Arkansas-- Tagging over 150 prize fish--including the $10,000.00 “BIG MILLIE” grand prize--and a Havoc Boat with a 50 hp Mercury ( valued at $20,000.00) This is the 2nd year for the Millwood Fishing Challenge which will begin March 1, at Millwood Lake.
The prize fish, all wearing 2022 green tags, will be released into Millwood Lake just prior to the challenge, according to Jana Smith, Director of the Little River Chamber of Commerce, which conducts the challenge in cooperation with the AGFC.
“The location where Big Millie, which could be any of the three species of fish in the challenge, will be documented, although the person(s) who releases him will be the only one who knows exactly where the release took place, “Smith said. “ Fishing begins at 6 a.m. March 1, 2022 and we anticipate another great year. This is a great family oriented event to emphasize the great fishing we have on Millwood Lake. “One clue per week will be posted on our web page at www. ashdownarkansas.org starting May 9, 2022 on the whereabouts or species of Big Millie if she has not already been caught.
“The challenge participation requires a $15.00 badge which can be purchased at our gold sponsor locations along with a valid Arkansas fishing license,” according to Smith.
“The grand prize fish, Big Millie will be worth $10,000.00 cash to anyone who can reel her in,” Smith said. “We are in great hopes that she is reeled in this year.” Adding a Havoc Boat this year valued at $20,000.00 by Orr Marine should really have you fishing at Millwood Lake everyday.
“There will be over 150 more chances to win prizes and prize money, Big Millie, a $10,000 prize fish, will swim the full 95 days of the challenge with additional Fish worth $100, $250, $500,$1,000 and a guided crappie trip will be valid the full 95 days of the challenge with Big Millie. The fish worth a boat will be swimming for 95 days also.
The prize fish will be bass, catfish (of any kind) and crappie. ONLY bream will be tagged for the youth angler challenge.
The Millwood Fishing Challenge will begin at 6 a.m. March 1, 2022, and end on June 3, 2022, at 5 p.m. Central Time. The challenge provides anglers the opportunity to catch green-tagged fish that can be redeemed for cash prizes.
Eligibility: The contest is open to anyone with a valid Arkansas fishing license and a badge that can be purchased from the following locations:
Bogey’s (Ashdown)
MilWay Federal Credit Union( Ashdown)
Futrell Marine( Nashville)
Director of the Little River Chamber of Commerce, Jana Smith, along with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are ineligible to win cash prizes.
How It Works: Over one hundred and fifty green-tagged fish will be released in Millwood Lake. The green tags will have a phone number and a prize number on them. If a fish is caught the angler must call the number and present the fish with the green tag attached, along with the badge number. All official rules must be complied with.
The fish will be tagged by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and released into Millwood Lake. No one will know the exact location of the release points except this individual(s).
No cash prize(s) will be awarded to any participant presenting a tagged fish that has been caught other than during the fishing period. Tags must be presented during the fishing period to be redeemed. All tagged fish must be caught in accordance with all state and local laws, codes, rules and regulations. Rules and regulations can be found at:
http://www.agfc.com/fishing/pages/fishingregulations.aspx. No cash prizes will be awarded to any participant who does not comply with state and local laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Publicity Release: Each angler who catches a prize fish grants Little River Chamber of Commerce the rights to use their name, likeness, biographical information, and photographs, without compensation, in any and all media without limitation for advertising and promotional purposes.
The youth anglers weekend is scheduled for June 4th and 5th. Registration badges are not required for this weekend. Bream will be tagged for cash and prizes! The grand prize, “LITTLE MILLIE”, is valued at $100.00. Youth anglers, ages 15 and under, are eligible to participate. Over 100 green tagged bream will be released at Millwood State Park in a specific area that will be released at a later date. Youth anglers may fish starting at 8 a.m.,June 4, 2022 until 5pm and on June 5th starting at 8 am till 5 pm . Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided by Noah Ark Day Care for youth anglers at 5 p.m. on June 5, 2022 along with prizes to give away at Millwood State Park Pavilion.
Challenge Rules: All tagged fish must be checked-in alive and with the green tag in place.
DO NOT REMOVE TAG
You must have in possession a current badge at the time of the catch.
Badges can be purchased at any gold sponsor.
Awards and prizes are NOT transferable.
No commercial fishing equipment allowed (NO NETS).
You must obey all State Fish and Game Laws.
You must be willing to take a polygraph test if requested by the Chamber Director.
All decisions of the Chamber Director are final.
Any questions please feel free to call the Chamber Director at 870-898-2758.
