Arkansas Fishing Size Limits
Legal minimum sizes and daily limits for fishing in Arkansas. Updated for 2026.
Arkansas Fish Size Limits
Complete guide to legal fish sizes in Arkansas. Find minimum sizes, slot limits, and daily limits for all regulated species. Updated for 2026.
Fish Species
3
With Size Limits
2
No Size Limit
1
Updated
2026
Fish Size Limits
2 species with minimum size requirements in Arkansas
| Species | Size Limit | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 12" minimum statewide | 10 | Trophy waters have different rules |
| | No minimum statewide | 30 | - |
No Statewide Size Limit
Species with daily limits only (no minimum size)
| Species | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| | 10 | No statewide minimum size |
- Regulated species
- Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish
- Minimum lengths
- Largemouth Bass 12" minimum statewide | Crappie No minimum statewide
- Daily-limit only
- Channel Catfish
- Issuing agency
- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Need the regulatory background? How fish size limits work covers minimums, slots, and proper measurement.
Arkansas Fishing Regulations Overview
State fish and wildlife agency information
- Fish Species
- 3 species with regulations
- Species with Size Limits
-
- Largemouth Bass
- Crappie
- Fish & Wildlife Agency
- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
Arkansas Fishing Size Limits FAQ
Common questions about fish size regulations in Arkansas
What is the bass size limit in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, largemouth bass has a 12" minimum statewide. The daily limit is 10. Trophy waters have different rules
Which fish have size limits in Arkansas?
Arkansas enforces size limits on 2 species including: Largemouth Bass (12" minimum statewide), Crappie (No minimum statewide). Always verify current regulations before fishing.
Which Arkansas fish have daily limits but no size minimum?
One species is managed in Arkansas by daily creel limit only: Channel Catfish (10).
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