Saturday, October 12 – 4:25 AM

Anglers are being greeted with temperatures in the upper 50’s this morning.  By this afternoon, temperatures will warm into the low 90’s.  Today, light winds are forecasted, along with minimal clouds.  This will likely make the fish hold tight to cover.  Lake Dardanelle presents plenty of cover for anglers to target to find these biting fish!

Saturday, October 12 – 3:50 AM

Good Saturday morning from Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, AR for Day 1 of the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open!  This is the second stop of the 2024-25, historic 20th season for the Association of Collegiate Anglers on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series.

262 teams are set to begin tournament competition this morning, with official takeoff happening from Lake Dardanelle State Park.  Stable conditions and warm temperatures will be in the forecast for today.  Look for anglers to target a variety of areas across this diverse fishery to find success.

Stay tuned to today’s live blog presented by Bass Pro Shops to keep up with all the Day 1 tournament action here at Lake Dardanelle.