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Fishing Regulations

AGFC adjusts fishing and hunting regulations, sets waterfowl season dates

Apr. 17, 2026

Commission receives public feedback on proposed changes to Arkansas hunting, angling regulations

Mar. 20, 2026

AGFC proposes simplified deer season structure and reduced regulations for 2026 

Feb. 19, 2026

Trout, Lake Monticello regulations most notable changes in 2026 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook

Feb. 10, 2026

AGFC drops largemouth bass slots, adds trophy paddlefish opportunities in 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

Commission sets 2024-25 hunting seasons, expands hunting, angling opportunities

May. 17, 2024

Commission considers additional changes to 2024-25 regulations, waterfowl season dates 

Apr. 12, 2024

Comment on proposals for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 hunting and fishing seasons

Mar. 23, 2022

Commission passes new recreational and commercial fishing regulations in Arkansas

Oct. 15, 2020

Fish harvest is a key tool in conservation of resources

Jun. 10, 2020

Arkansas fighting Asian carp with angler awareness, baitfish regulations

Aug. 8, 2018

AGFC proposing to limit movement of wild-caught baitfish, public comment open

Jun. 14, 2017