FishKillFlea Fishing without a valid fishing license in AR carries penalties from AGFC wildlife officers.
| Violation | Fine Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| No fishing license | $100 – $500 | Per offense |
| No trout permit (in trout waters) | $100 – $500 | Required on White River, Norfork, etc. |
| Over creel limit | $100 – $1,000 per fish | Per-fish penalty |
| Fishing closed season/area | $200 – $1,000 | Spawning closures, refuges |
Key Creel Limits
| Species | Daily Limit | Min Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 6 | 12″ | Statewide standard |
| Rainbow trout (stocked) | 5 | No min | Tailwaters — trout permit required |
| Brown trout | 5 (combined w/ rainbow) | 16″ (catch-and-release section) | Bull Shoals/Norfork special regs |
| Crappie | 30 | No min | Generous — Arkansas is crappie heaven! |
| Catfish (channel) | 10 | No min | Arkansas River, lakes |
| Striped bass | 4 | 20″ | Beaver Lake, Greers Ferry |
Call AGFC Wildlife Hotline: (800) 482-9262.
A fishing license in AR is only $10.50. Get yours. See costs.