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Fishing regulations at Lake Cortez, 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 Largemouth bass as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.
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FAQ about Lake Cortez fishing
- Largemouth bass - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- White bullhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @dinky_a_fisher reported a nice Sandbar shiner.
- @dinky_a_fisher reported a nice Longear sunfish.
- @Evangreen13 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @madisoncullinan reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @madisoncullinan reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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