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Perch fishing in Arkansas

Arkansas provides excellent opportunities for perch fishing across lakes, rivers, and local waters where this species is found.

Types of Perch in Arkansas

Best baits and lures for Perch in Arkansas

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Perch.

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Walleye

Beaver Lake

21 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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Walleye

Spring River

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Walleye

Spring River

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Regulations for Perch in Arkansas

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 Walleye as of May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Walleye

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6
No size limit. No closed season.
For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.
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Sander vitreus

Regulations for

34°45′6.7″N 92°07′54.3″W
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FAQ

Anglers in Arkansas commonly catch several Perch species, including Walleye, Yellow perch, Saugeye, and Sauger, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Perch are caught in rivers and streams, lakes throughout Arkansas. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Arkansas River (AR), Beaver Lake, and White River.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Perch have recently been caught.