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Fishing regulations at Hopefield Lake, AR
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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 Alligator gar as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Call (800)482-9262 to report any harvest of alligator gar. All harvested alligator gar must be tagged by an AGFC fisheries biologist before transporting from the waterbody where taken. Trophy Alligator Gar (over 36-inches):
*An Alligator Gar Trophy Tag (AGT) is required to harvest alligator gar over 36 inches.
*Fishermen may apply for a free Alligator Gar Trophy Tag (AGT) Nov. 1-Dec. 31 through the AGFC Licensing System. A limited number of Alligator Gar Trophy Tags will be drawn Jan. 2. A valid Arkansas fishing license (unless exempt) is also required
*If received, the Alligator Gar Trophy Tag (AGT) allows for the harvest of 1 alligator gar over 36 inches for that calendar year.
*Alligator Gar over 36 inches may not be taken from noon May 1-noon July 1.
For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.
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- Alligator gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @919migo reported a nice Alligator gar.
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