Arkansas Fishing Regulations
Freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations by state.
Selected state: Arkansas · Updated: 2025-01-01
Regulations by State
General regulations for Arkansas. Many coastal zones and reservoirs have special rules — always confirm on the official source.
| Species | Minimum Size | Bag Limit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Largemouth Bass (Black Bass) | No minimum size (statewide) | 10 (max 4 smallmouth) | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission |
Crappie | No minimum size | 30 | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission |
Bream (Bluegill, Redear Sunfish) | 4 inches | 50 | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission |
Channel Catfish | No minimum size | 10 | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission |
Rainbow Trout | No minimum size | 5 | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission |
White Bass | No minimum size | 25 | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission |
Walleye | No minimum size (statewide) | 6 | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission |
Flathead Catfish | No minimum size | 10 | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission |
Blue Catfish | No minimum size | 10 | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission |
Gar (Longnose and Shortnose) | No minimum size | No limit | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission |
View official Arkansas freshwater regulations
Verify current limits and seasons on the official Arkansas Game & Fish Commission website.
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