Free Fishing Days

Noon Friday, June 10, until midnight Sunday night, June 12

Residents and nonresidents may fish anywhere in Arkansas noon Friday, June 10, until midnight Sunday night, June 12, without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply: daily limits, slot limits and length limits must be observed. An annual tradition sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and approved by Gov. Hutchinson, Free Fishing Weekend gives many people the opportunity to enjoy the amazing angling The Natural State has to offer. 

In addition to the lifting of the license requirement, the AGFC has stocked nearly 50 Family and Community Fishing locations across the state and will host Fishing 101 seminars on Friday, June 10 and fishing derbies on Saturday, June 11 at AGFC hatcheries.

Fishing 101 Seminars

Friday, June 10, 4:30-6 p.m.
Registration is required for each AGFC Hatchery at the links below.

• Charlie Craig State Fish Hatchery (Centerton) Fishing 101 registration 
• William Donham State Fish Hatchery (Corning) Fishing 101 registration
• Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery (Lonoke) Fishing 101 registration
• Andrew Hulsey State Fish Hatchery (Hot Springs) Fishing 101 registration

Fishing Derbies

Saturday, June 11, 8 a.m.-noon
Registration is required for each AGFC Hatchery at the links below.

• Charlie Craig State Fish Hatchery (Centerton) Fishing Derby registration
• William Donham State Fish Hatchery (Corning) Fishing Derby registration
• Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery (Lonoke) Fishing Derby registration
• Andrew Hulsey State Fish Hatchery (Hot Springs) Fishing Derby registration