The best guide for finding access areas on all the lakes and streams discussed in this article is the Arkansas Outdoor Atlas, available from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at 1-800-364-GAME or www. agfc.com. The commission or your local sporting goods dealer can provide a fishing regulations guide that outlines the rules for catfishing on each body of water.
Good luck! Here's hoping that in 2007 you catch a cat with whiskers 3 feet long!
(Editor's Note: An autographed copy of Keith Sutton's latest book, Catfishing: Beyond the Basics, can be ordered by sending a check or money order for $24.05 -- includes shipping and Ark. sales tax -- to C&C Outdoors, 15601 Mountain Dr., Alexander, AR 72002. For credit card orders, log on to CatfishSutton.com)