AR Fishing License Exemptions (2026) — Under 16 FREE, Seniors 65+ $3.50, Landowners

AR fishing license age: under 16 free, seniors 65+ $3.50 annual or $10.50 lifetime! Trout permit still needed.

The AR fishing license age exemptions (source: AGFC):

CategoryLicense?CostNotes
Under 16Not required$0Must follow all regulations
Resident 16-64Required$10.50Fisheries Conservation License
Resident Senior 65+Annual $3.50 or lifetime $10.50$3.50/$10.50Lifetime = same as one annual!
Disabled veteran (AR)Free/reducedVariesContact AGFC
Landowner (own property)Exempt on own land$0Fishing on own property only

Trout Permit Still Needed!

Even if exempt from the base license, a trout permit is required to fish trout-designated waters or retain any trout. Under 16 also need the trout permit ($10) to keep trout.

See license types or cost details.

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