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Largemouth bass

4 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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9 years ago

White crappie

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General info

Petit Jean River is a stream located in Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and White crappie.

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Location

35Β°10β€²10.2β€³N 92Β°54β€²26.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Petit Jean River, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 28, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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104.3 miles away

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105.6 miles away

Bentonville

110.5 miles away

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the Petit Jean River is a stream located in Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°10β€²10.2β€³N 92Β°54β€²26.6β€³W
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