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Lake levels affect free fishing event
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
While other parts of Texas may have abundant waters in their lakes, the same can’t be said here in Montague County.
And that’s a problem for fishing enthusiasts.
Especially this weekend since Texans can angle for free without a fishing license, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
Joe Lyon, director of water/wastewater for the City of Bowie, the reservoir controlling authority for Amon Carter Lake, said the Selma Park boat ramp is still open.
The most recent water data, as of Tuesday morning, indicates Amon Carter Lake at 910.54 feet above mean sea level. That’s roughly 9.5 feet below normal.
Read Wednesday’s edition of the Bowie News for more.
Bass is a plentiful fish at both Amon Carter and Nocona Lake, where Texans can angle for free without a fishing license this Saturday. However, low lake levels may curtail such activities during the coming weekend. (Photo by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
City of Bowie warns water may begin flowing over the emergency spillway at Amon Carter Lake tonight between 6-7 p.m. due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
Do you think a stone you picked up could be an Indian artifact?
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum will host “What’s Your Point,” an informational event from 1-3 p.m. on March 9 to have your items reviewed by Dr. Sergio Ayala, PhD of the Gault School of Archeological Research. Cost is $10 per person and museum members are free.
Also bring in any metal artifacts found around Spanish Fort that might have been of European origin. Museum Curator Nellann McBroom said if you cannot attend bring you artifacts and leave them, then pick them up on Monday. Call the museum at 825-5330 with questions.
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