Fishing in Arkansas

Fishing Regulations in Arkansas

Size limits, bag limits, and seasons by species in Arkansas.

In Arkansas, the Game and Fish Commission writes the rules for famous trout tailwaters like the White and Norfork below their dams, alongside the bass, walleye, and stripers of Beaver, Bull Shoals, and Greers Ferry. Trout waters and reservoirs each carry their own limits and seasons, so know the regulations for your species and stretch before you keep a fish.

47 species with limits234 special regulation bodies of water

Notable waters

Arkansas State University Campus Pond (Craighead County)Bentonville (Benton County)John Benjamin Glenwood Community Pond (Pike County)Little Rock City Park Ponds (Pulaski County — Boyle ParkMartin Luther King Jr. Park Pond (Jefferson County)Mike and Janet Huckabee Youth Fishing Pond (Hempstead Co.)Mississippi River (between the levees)Paradise (Pulaski Co.)

Statewide

Year-round

Daily bag10Possession30

Aggregate: Black bass combined daily 10: LMB + SMB + Spotted + Meanmouth

No Statewide Length: No statewide minimum length; many waters have 12-18" min

Specific bodies of water may have special regulations.

Always confirm with the official state agency before keeping a fish. Regulations can change and local exceptions may apply.

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