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Catch World Record Fish in Arkansas!

Get your Arkansas fishing license, and set a hook into fishing excitement! More than 600,000 acres of lakes and 9,700 miles of rivers and streams fuel Arkansas' excellent angling reputation. Visitors will find fantastic bass, crappie, bream and catfishing opportunities, as well as some of the nation's best trout streams. Three of the current world record fish were caught in Arkansas and our other sportfish records are impressive as well.

Learn more about Arkansas lakes and streams and download maps and important information about these waterways.  Find out what the fish are biting by reading our weekly fishing report.  Buy a fishing license or trout stamp and start pursuing the many game fish that are found in Arkansas.

Whether you are a recreational or a commercial fisherman, you will find all the information you need to fish the natural state. Find out how to get a fishing license in Arkansas, and check out our weekly fishing reports. Maybe you could catch the next world record fish in Arkansas!