With temperatures steadily dropping, most Arkansans are retreating indoors for the winter. Still, the Natural state never runs out of activities, even in chilly conditions. And, as Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette outdoor reporter Flip Putthoff explains, fishing is one of the best reasons to step outside this winter.
From trout, which is at its peak during cold weather, to bass fishing the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has resources for where and when to drop a line.