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Activities
Boating
The
1360-acre lake provides and enjoyable experience for the boating
enthusiast. Dierks Lake is known for its wonderful bass and crappie
fishing. It is also a great place for swimming and skiing.
Boating
Safety:
·
Do not overload your boat.
· Boats must not approach closer to the
dam than indicated by warning signs or buoy lines.
· If your boat capsizes stay with it and
use it as a life preserver.
· Standing in a boat can lead to disaster.
· Head for shore if bad weather threatens.
· Slow down when approaching small boats,
docks, skiers, or fishermen.
· Help any boat in distress and if you need
help call for it.
· Each boat is required to have an approved
personal flotation device for each passenger.
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Fishing
Fishing
provides many hours of enjoyment for the visitors at Dierks Lake.
The species most actively sought are: smallmouth bass, largemouth
bass, spotted bass, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish,
and the various species of sunfish. Most of the species found in
the lake are also found in the downstream area.
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Hunting
All
project lands except the developed public use areas, land around
the dam, and other project structures are open to public hunting.
All hunting is in accordance with the seasons and other regulations
as established by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
personnel enforce all regulations. About 593 acres of land in the
upper reaches of the project are included in the Howard County Game
Management Area and will be managed in the same manner as the contiguous
area. Principal game species found in the area are: whitetail deer,
bobwhite quail, mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail
rabbit, and waterfowl. Due to the absence of public roads, access
to some project lands is difficult. For the most part access is
furnished by the public use area roads and privately owned timber
access roads that have remained open to the public. Some areas are
accessible only by boat.
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Picnicking
Picnicking
areas are available at many of the sites on Dierks Lake. There are
4 reservable picnic areas, which are great for family reunions or
holidays. The picnic shelters are lighted and equipped with barbeque
grills and electricity. These shelters are located at Jefferson
Ridge, Horseshoe Bend, and Dierks Overlook. These shelters may be
rented by contacting the Dierks Lake Project Office at 870-286-2346.
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Swimming
Dierks
Lake has 3 beautiful swimming areas. They are located at Jefferson
Ridge, Blue Ridge, and Horseshoe Bend. Users must pay a daily fee
of $1 per person or $4 per car or they may purchase an annual pass
for $30.
Swimming
Safety Suggestions:
· Swim and wade only where you are familiar
with the water depths and the bottom.
· Do not swim alone; there is safety in
numbers.
· Be sure water is deep enough before diving.
· Do not overestimate your swimming ability,
as distances across water are deceiving.
· Watch children and non-swimmers closely.
· Swimmers should avoid regular boat channels,
launching ramps, and docks.
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Updated/Reviewed:
1
May 2009
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