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Fishing regulations at Petit Jean River, 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 April 23rd, 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 Petit Jean River fishing
- Largemouth bass - 11 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @princeethan reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @danieldavis1355 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @danieldavis1355 reported a nice Green sunfish.
- @danieldavis1355 reported a nice Bluegill.
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