Lucky fishing fans will have a shot at $110,000 in prizes — including $20,000 for anyone who lands Big Al — during the 2024 $110,000 Hot Springs Fishing Challenge on Lakes Hamilton and Catherine in Hot Springs. Big Al is the grand prize fish named after Al Capone, who frequented Hot Springs in the days when the city was a haven for gangsters.
How It Works: Sixty-six tagged fish (total) were released in Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine. The fish released are largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish. The tags 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 tag attached. The Hot Springs Fishing Challenge ends on July 31, 2024, at 5 p.m. Central Time. Rules and regulations can be found at http://www.agfc.com/fishing/Pages/FishingRegulations.aspx.
Prize Distribution: The tagged fish will each be assigned a number. Prize money will be divided as follows:
1 fish — $20,000
1 fish — $10,000
4 fish — $5,000
40 fish —$1,000
20 fish —$500 ($1,000 during Free Fishing Weekend)
For additional information call Steve Arrison at 501-321-2027.
