A 10-pound bass caught at Lake Monticello highlights the lake’s growing fame for trophy fish.

A 10-pound largemouth bass, named the "Legacy Lunker," was caught at Arkansas’s Lake Monticello, drawing attention to the lake’s rising reputation for trophy bass. The catch, confirmed by a fisheries biologist and documented by veteran outdoors photographer Flip Putthoff, adds to recent reports of large fish in the area. Meanwhile, spring fishing is gaining momentum on Beaver Lake, with anglers successfully using various lures. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is also hosting family-friendly outdoor events during spring break at state nature centers, promoting conservation and recreation.