Lake Atkins is at a crossroads, and fisheries biologists are looking to the anglers to decide the best path forward for the fishery. According to Frank Leone, AGFC fisheries supervisor in Russellville, Lake Atkins has steadily declined in productivity during the last few years. This isn’t the first time the AGFC has drawn down Atkins to reset its aquatic habitat. “The lake underwent a full renovation in 2002 similar to what we’re proposing now,”…
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