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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 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Alligator gar
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
1
Max size
36"
Measurement
Total Length
Daily limit of 1 alligator gar under 36 inches.
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.
Ditch Number 32 is a canal located in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°56′32.8″N 89°52′9.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Ditch Number 32 by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Ditch Number 32 are:
Alligator gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Blue catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish