The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is undertaking a habitat enhancement project on Lake Ouachita designed to benefit anglers and aquatic life.
During the first two weeks of December, crews will cut trees on islands located between point markers 28, 29, 30, and 33. These trees will be strategically dropped in the lake to create fish shelters, providing essential cover and habitat for sportfish species such as bass, crappie and bream.
Trees selected for this project are identified by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission personnel to provide optimum fisheries habitat. Cutting or removing trees on Corps-managed land without USACE approval by private citizens is strictly prohibited and can result in fines or other penalties. This process ensures that habitat projects are conducted responsibly, and that the integrity of Corps lands is preserved for recreation, conservation, and wildlife management…