The river is flowing very well and the weather looks to be perfect.  Fishing remains active.  Castell will be hosting the Testicle Festival at the Castell General store starting at 11:00 a.m. and running until whenever they get tired.  The Castell general store is located on Hwy. 152 between Mason and Llano.  The Eckert James River Bat Cave is now open, Th-Su.  Check the website for updates on emergence times. http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/texas/placesweprotect/eckert-james-river-bat-cave-preserve.xml