Hot Springs Village POA members and your guests' kids can participate in a great event at Lake Cortez Pavilion this Saturday, July 5th, at 8:00 a.m. A free Fishing Derby for kids will be available for participation, provided you and your family are members or the participating kids are your guests. No registration is required for this event. Fishing will end approximately at 10:30 a.m.; please ensure you arrive on time. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will stock the lake. This event is sponsored by the fantastic Hot Springs Village Parks and Recreation Department, the HSV Lakes Ecology group, and the HSV Anglers Club.
Please bring your fishing pole if you have one. A limited supply of poles will be available for use if you do not have one; however, they may not last long. If you have time this holiday weekend, please stop out and enjoy this great event presented by some amazing groups!
Hot Springs Village would like to caution the residents that Lake DeSoto is currently experiencing a harmful algal bloom (HAB) that was confirmed through testing by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s (ADEE) Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ). They found that there is a presence of microcystin, which is a toxin that is often present in HAB situations. This toxin can be harmful to people and pets who are exposed to it.