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Since 1988, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, southwest Arkansas
Division, in its regular stocking program into Millwood Lake each year, have
successfully introduced almost 2,000,000 (million) Florida strain Bass to the
population. Purpose: to improve the gene pool of Northern strain of
Largemouth Bass. Why: The Florida sub-species live longer, grow larger, and
fight harder. Recent studies and AG&FC shocking survey statistics indicate
the Florida strain Bass' gene is taking root in the population in the F1 and F2
generations. Even purebred Florida strains have been noted in the F1. As of
this year, another approx 150,000 Floridas have been added. Sizes of the
introduced Florida Bass ranged from 2" and 4" Bull size fingerlings, to 4-8
pound brood adults. Tags were added to some brood adults with an 800
phone number to the AG&FC and its own unique fish ID number. If you are
fortunate enough to catch one of these tagged fish, and call them, AG&FC
will give you a free 1-year fishing license for the state of Arkansas.

Prime spawning cycles (including the pre-spawn) begin in mid-to-late
February and last through May on various parts of the lake. Summer,
June-September can be a top water bonanza on this reservoir. Buzz
baits, baby torpedoes, pop-r's, bass assassins,

zara spooks, spit'n images, all draw ferocious
attacks at the surface, on Millwood. Fall schooling
activities usually begin in mid-to late September
and continue through November, depending on
cold fronts . It is common to catch numbers of 50
to 200 and more Whites and Blacks in the fall
when the White bass run begins.