about the challenge

​The Little River County Chamber of Commerce in Ashdown, Arkansas is hosting the 2nd Annual Millwood Fishing Challenge!

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The challenge will take place on Millwood Lake in Ashdown, Arkansas and will begin at 6 a.m. March 1, 2022, and end on June 3, 2022, at 5 p.m. CST.

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There are over 150 prize fish—including the $10,000.00 “BIG MILLIE” grand prize! The prize fish will all be wearing 2022 green tags and will be released into Millwood Lake just prior to the challenge start date. This year there will also be a fish tagged with a Havoc Boat, valued around $20,000.00, provided by Gregg Orr Marine & RV and a fish tagged with a guided fishing trip, valued at $400.00, provided by X Series Fishing & Tours.

The Little River County Chamber of Commerce is conducting the challenge in cooperation with the AGFC. 

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The location of the prize fish, which could be any of the three species of fish in the challenge, will be documented, although the person(s) who releases him will know exactly where the release took place.

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One clue per week will be posted here on our web page, starting May 9, 2022 about Big Millie, if she has not already been caught.

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​​The challenge provides anglers the opportunity to catch tagged fish that can be redeemed for cash or prizes. 

how it works

Over 150 green tagged fish will be released in Millwood Lake. The green tags will have a phone number and a prize number on them. If a fish is caught the angler must call the number and present the fish with the green tag attached, along with the badge number. All official rules must be complied with.

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The fish will be tagged by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and released into Millwood Lake. No one will know the exact location of the release points except this individual(s). 

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No cash prize(s) will be awarded to any participant presenting a tagged fish that has been caught other than during the fishing period. Tags must be presented during the fishing period to be redeemed. All tagged fish must be caught in accordance with all state and local laws, codes, rules and regulations. Rules and regulations can be found here. No cash prizes will be awarded to any participant who does not comply with state and local laws, codes, rules and regulations. 

eligibility and badges

The contest is open to anyone with a valid Arkansas fishing license and a valid badge that can be purchased from the following locations for $15.00.

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• Bogey's (Ashdown)​

• Mil-Way Federal Credit Union (Ashdown)

• Futrell Marine (Nashville)

Director of the Little River Chamber of Commerce, Jana Smith, along with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are ineligible to win cash prizes.

Challenge rules:

• All tagged fish must be checked-in alive and with green tag in place.

• DO NOT REMOVE TAG.

• You must have in possession a current badge at the time of the catch. Badges can be purchased at any gold sponsor.

• Awards and prizes are NOT transferable. 

• No commercial fishing equipment allowed (NO NETS).

• You must obey all State Fish and Game Laws.

• You must be willing to take a polygraph test if requested by the Chamber Director.

• All decisions of the Chamber Director are final. 

Youth Anglers weekend: June 4th & 5th

​Youth anglers, ages 15 and under, are eligible to participate in the youth anglers weekend event.

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Over 100 green tagged prize bream will be released at Millwood State Park this weekend. The prize fish will be contained in a specific area that will be announced at a later date. Kids will be able to catch the fish easily! The grand prize, "Little Millie", is valued at $100.00!

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Registration badges are not required for this weekend.

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Bream will be tagged for cash and prizes!

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Youth anglers may fish from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. on June 4th and June 5th, 2022.

Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided for youth anglers at 5 p.m. on June 5, 2022 along with prizes to give away at Millwood State Park Pavilion. 

Contact us

For questions, please contact Jana Smith at the Little River County Chamber of Commerce: 870-898-2758 or director@littlerivercoc.org.

publicity release

Each angler who catches a prize fish grants Little River Chamber of Commerce the rights to use their name, likeness, biographical information, and photographs, without compensation, in any and all media without limitation for advertising and promotional purposes.