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Langston Lake

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Arkansas, United States

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Langston Lake is a lake located in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

36°22′41.7″N 91°50′34.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Langston Lake, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryAR Salem City Lake
Bag limit0

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Restrictions & requirements

Catch and Release Only

Daily Creel Limit = 0 (Catch and Release Fishing Only)

Additional information
Largemouth bass must be released immediately.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Location regulation notes
Salem City LakeLargemouth bass must be released immediately. Catfish daily limit is 3. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a handheld rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a 3-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing. Waters open to electric trolling motors only. 
Location specific information
Salem City LakeLargemouth bass must be released immediately. Catfish daily limit is 3. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a handheld rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a 3-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing. Waters open to electric trolling motors only. 
Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryAR Salem City Lake
Bag limit3

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit3

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Location regulation notes
Salem City LakeLargemouth bass must be released immediately. Catfish daily limit is 3. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a handheld rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a 3-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing. Waters open to electric trolling motors only. 
Location specific information
Salem City LakeLargemouth bass must be released immediately. Catfish daily limit is 3. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a handheld rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a 3-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing. Waters open to electric trolling motors only. 
Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryAR Salem City Lake
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit25

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season. Aggregate bag limit includes all sunfish species combined. No bag limit on bream shorter than 4-inches total length.
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
Location regulation notes
Salem City LakeLargemouth bass must be released immediately. Catfish daily limit is 3. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a handheld rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a 3-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing. Waters open to electric trolling motors only. 
Location specific information
Salem City LakeLargemouth bass must be released immediately. Catfish daily limit is 3. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is 5. A trout permit is required to keep trout. Fishing open only to persons under 16 or over 65 using a handheld rod or pole. Properly licensed persons between 16 and 64 may fish if accompanied by a person under 16 who is actively fishing. Fishing open to holders of a disability license (either a 3-year or combination). One properly licensed person may assist and fish with the disabled fishing license holder who must be actively fishing. Waters open to electric trolling motors only. 
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FAQ about Langston Lake fishing

📍 Where is Langston Lake located?
Langston Lake is a lake located in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°22′41.7″N 91°50′34.7″W
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🎣 Where on Langston Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Langston Lake 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.
🐟 What species are in Langston Lake?
The most common species in Langston Lake are:
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Langston Lake?

Fishing in Arkansas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, short-term, and combination options, available online and at authorized vendors.

In Arkansas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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