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Arkansas River (AR)

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Arkansas, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Longnose gar

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 4 lb

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General info

Arkansas River (AR) is a stream located in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Arkansas County, Arkansas. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Blue catfish, and Channel catfish.

Location

35°24′17.3″N 94°25′45.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Arkansas River (AR), AR

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 26th, 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

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35°24′17.3″N 94°25′45.1″W
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25.2 miles away

Hartford

26.5 miles away

Monroe

28.8 miles away

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FAQ about Arkansas River (AR) fishing

the Arkansas River (AR) is a stream located in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Arkansas County, Arkansas. Its coordinates are:
35°24′17.3″N 94°25′45.1″W
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