Lakes Dunn and Austell are relatively small -- 68 and 64 acres, respectively. You'll find plenty of nice bank-fishing areas on both lakes, especially along the levees and near the boat docks. Bullheads usually hold in deep haunts during the day, but move shallow at night to feed, making them readily accessible to shore-bound anglers. If you have a boat, Dunn bullheads can be found in the small, heavily timbered fingers jutting into the eastern shore, across the lake from the swimming beach. Look for Austell bullheads hiding around stumps, beaver lodges and fallen timber in the lake arm running north from the swimming beach and around logs and brush adjacent the riprapped dam.

Village Creek State Park, Arkansas' largest, is tailor-made for families who love the outdoors. Five hiking trails lead through the beautiful hardwood forests atop Crowley's Ridge. There are sandy swimming beaches, shaded picnic areas, playgrounds, baseball and multi-use fields, and a 2,000-acre wilderness area. Park interpreters are on hand year 'round to guide you on nature hikes and present a variety of outdoors-oriented programs. The park is six miles south of Wynne off Arkansas Highway 284.

Both lakes in the park are restricted to electric motors only, and there's a daily limit of five catfish per angler. Only registered campers can fish after 10 p.m. The park offers 10 modern housekeeping cabins and 104 fully equipped campsites. For additional information, phone (870) 238-9406.

(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.)