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Fishing in Highland, AR

Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Highland

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Rock bass

Spring River

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Longnose gar

Strawberry River

36 in · 4 lb

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Bluegill

Spring River

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Freshwater drum

Spring River

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Channel catfish

Strawberry River

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Shadow bass

Strawberry River

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Spotted bass

Strawberry River

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Channel catfish

Strawberry River

21 in · 3 lb 4 oz

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Channel catfish

Strawberry River

19 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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Flathead catfish

Strawberry River

20 in · 3 lb

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About Highland fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Highland, Arkansas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 619 catches for Largemouth bass, 235 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 229 catches for Rainbow trout.

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Fishing regulations in Highland

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Arkansas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Aggregate

10
No size limit. No closed season.
For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

36°15′56.5″N 91°31′7″W
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FAQ about Highland fishing

Anglers in Highland, AR recommend these top fishing spots: Spring River, Strawberry River, Crown Lake, South Fork Spring River, and Lake Thunderbird.
Most commonly caught species around Highland, AR:
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