PLEASE CHECK REGULATIONS CAREFULLY: Special regulations may apply to designated portions of water bodies; some baits and lures may not be legal for all portions.

SOUTHEAST REGION (573) 290-5858

LAKES

Clearwater Lake: 90 degrees, normal, clear; largemouth bass fair on topwater baits early and late in day; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Council Bluff Lake: 88 degrees, low, clear; all species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Cypress Lake: 86 degrees, normal, dingy; channel catfish good in 2 - 8' depths on worms, crickets and stinkbaits; bluegill and redear sunfish fair in 1 - 3' depths on jigs, worms and crickets; crappie slow in 1 - 3' depths on minnows and jigs; largemouth bass slow in 1 - 3' depths on minnows, jigs, plastic worms and crankbaits; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Duck Creek CA Pool 1: 85 degrees, low, clear; largemouth bass good on topwater lures; bluegill, redear sunfish and warmouth sunfish fair on jigs and crickets; all other species slow. Note: boaters be aware of tree stumps due to low water levels. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Lake Girardeau: normal, dingy; channel catfish fair on worms, cut bait and stinkbait; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Perry County Lake: 87 degrees, clear; channel catfish fair on stinkbait; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Robert DeLaney Lake: 93 degrees, dingy; all species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Wappapello Lake: 87 degrees, normal, black bass fair on plastic worms and crankbaits early and late; channel catfish fair on trotlines and jug lines using live bait at night; crappie fair using spider rigs early in the morning; bluegill fair using crickets; all other species slow.

Anglers should note the 9" minimum length limit regulation for crappie on Wappapello Lake. Call the Wappapello Lake Recreation Hotline for updates at 573-222-8139. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

RIVERS

Black River (above Clearwater Lake): 81 degrees, low, clear; smallmouth bass and goggle-eye fair on crayfish colored tube baits; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Black River (below Clearwater Lake): low, dingy; black bass fair on topwater lures in early morning; walleye fair on crankbaits; channel catfish fair on live bait and worms; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Castor River (above Zalma): low, clear; all species good; black bass best on soft plastics. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Mississippi River (middle): rising, dingy; blue catfish and channel catfish good on worms and cut baits; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Mississippi River (Ohio River to Arkansas): normal, dingy; channel catfish fair on liver and cut bait; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

St. Francis River (above Wappapello): low, dingy; all species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

St. Francis River (below Wappapello): 87 degrees, low, dingy; channel catfish fair on chicken liver, stinkbaits and worms; flathead catfish fair on goldfish and small sunfish; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/9/2012)

Anglers are invited to send pictures of their catch to the ShowMe Times - simply email a photo to SMT Sports Editor Andrew Cato, including your name, where the fish was caught, the species of the fish, and - if you care to share - what bait you were using!

The Dexter Bearcats kicked off the 2012 season on Monday (Aug. 6) with the first practices of the year. The 'Cats are hard at work preparing for the Preseason Jamboree, held August 17 at East Prairie, as well as the regular season opener at Ste. Genevieve on August 24.
Above, Defensive Coordinator Greg Lummukka goes over pass coverages with defensive back Brandon Berry (SMT Photo by Andrew Cato).

Dexter MO - Golf Pro John Barge reports that 16 teams were on hand at Hidden Trails Country Club to participate in the Bootheel Counseling Tournament today.  It was an incredible day for golf and all the participants had a great day on the links.
 
The  Bootheel Counseling Services 12th Annual  event was a 4-Person Scramble format.  The proceeds from this tournament are utilized to improve mental health service in the community.  Tournament organizers were Jennifer Hartlein and DeNeen Schweiss of Bootheel Counseling. 


Winners of today's tournament were:
 

Championship Flight:

1st  PLACE:  Team Sponsor:  Bank of Advance - Alan Fowler, Steve Yeager, Roger Slinkard, Mike Gaylord  Score - 56

2nd PLACE:  Team Sponsor:  Focus Bank - Don Burnett, Brian Cox,  +2    Score - 58
 

A Flight:

1st  PLACE:  Team Sponsor:  Ponder Funeral Home -  Lonnie Ponder, Josh Gaus, Craig Wilson     Score - 63
 
2nd  PLACE:  Team Sponsor:  Individuals -  Dean Bennett, Terri Bennett, Dan Dowdy, Dave Fleming     Score - 64
 

B Flight:

1st  PLACE:  Team Sponsor:  Individuals  -  Wade Matthews, Kyle Matthews, Randy Long, Mark Shaffer   Score - 68
 
2nd  PLACE:  Team Sponsor:  Advantage Automotive  -   Charlie Long + 3    Score - 68
 

"Congratulations to all winners today," commented John Barge.  "It was a great day for golf".
 
Golf action will continue this weekend at Hidden Trails Country Club as the Men's Club Championship & Handicap Divisions will take place on Saturday & Sunday.  The tournament is open to club members and the entry fee is $40 per golfer.  Tee times will begin at 11 AM on Saturday and 10 AM on Sunday.   Members are encouraged to call John at the club to sign up.

PLEASE CHECK REGULATIONS CAREFULLY: Special regulations may apply to designated portions of water bodies; some baits and lures may not be legal for all portions.

SOUTHEAST REGION (573) 290-5858

LAKES

Clearwater Lake: 90 degrees, normal, clear; all species slow. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Council Bluff Lake: 89 degrees, normal, clear; all species slow. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Cypress Lake: 86 degrees, normal, dingy; channel catfish good in 2 - 8' depths on worms, crickets and stinkbaits; bluegill and redear sunfish fair in 1 - 3' depths on jigs, worms and crickets; crappie slow in 1 - 3' depths on minnows and jigs; largemouth bass slow in 1 - 3' depths on minnows, jigs, plastic worms and crankbaits; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Duck Creek CA Pool 1: 89 degrees, low, clear; largemouth bass good on topwater lures; bluegill, warmouth sunfish and redear sunfish good on jigs and crickets; all other species slow. Note: boaters be aware of tree stumps due to low water levels. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Lake Girardeau: normal, clear; largemouth bass and bluegill good on worms; channel catfish fair on worms, cut bait and stinkbait; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Perry County Lake: 88 degrees, clear; channel catfish fair on stinkbait; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Robert DeLaney Lake: 93 degrees, dingy; all species slow. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Wappapello Lake: 86 degrees, normal, black bass fair on plastic worms early and late; channel catfish fair on trotlines and jug lines using live bait at night; crappie fair using spider rigs early in the morning; bluegill fair using crickets; all other species slow.

Anglers should note the 9" minimum length limit regulation for crappie on Wappapello Lake. Call the Wappapello Lake Recreation Hotline for updates at 573-222-8139. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

RIVERS

Black River (above Clearwater Lake): 82 degrees, low, clear; all species slow. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Black River (below Clearwater Lake): 72 degrees, low, dingy; black bass fair on topwater lures in early morning; walleye fair on crankbaits; channel catfish fair on live bait and worms; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Castor River (above Zalma): low, clear; white bass good on minnows; all other species good. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Mississippi River (middle): falling, muddy; blue catfish and channel catfish good on worms, live bait and cut baits; all other species fair. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Mississippi River (Ohio River to Arkansas): normal, dingy; channel catfish fair on liver and cut bait; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

St. Francis River (above Wappapello): low, dingy; all species slow. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

St. Francis River (below Wappapello): 88 degrees, low, dingy; channel catfish fair on chicken liver, stinkbaits and worms; flathead catfish fair on goldfish and small sunfish; all other species slow. (Report made on 8/1/2012)

Anglers are invited to send pictures of their catch to the ShowMe Times - simply email a photo to SMT Sports Editor Andrew Cato, including your name, where the fish was caught, the species of the fish, and - if you care to share - what bait you were using!

The Heartland Travelers girls softball team took 1st place this weekend at the Advance Invitational Tournament this past weekend. The team (top left) Hannah Campbell, Mallorie Maintz, Ashlynn Collier, Erica Gray, Joslyn Mansfield, and Ashley Steck, (bottom left) Hailey Yancey, Logan Welker, Kayla Keith, Brooke Anderson, Shelby Wren, and Hannah Clark.

Good job ladies!