A state-record fish must be legally caught in Arkansas where a sport-fishing license is required (no hatcheries or pay-to-fish lakes). The fish must be caught on rod or pole using hook and line. Fish caught on handheld snagging equipment will be considered if taken from waters where snagging is legal.

Discover the guidelines, requirements, and application process for claiming the Arkansas State Record Fish. From legal catches and approved methods to fish identification and eligibility criteria, we provide the essential information you need to pursue fishing greatness in Arkansas.

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Nov 28, 2021 · All of the aforementioned rivers have produced Arkansas state record fish in the past. If you’re looking to fish lakes, however, there are also plenty of great options. DeGray Lake, Bull Shoals Lake, and Lake Ouachita are widely considered some of the top spots in Arkansas.

Arkansas State Record Fish. May. 18, 2023. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission 2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 833-345-0325. About AGFC. The Commission Our Mission and Vision Staff Regional Offices The Foundation. …

The following tables include the Arkansas fishing records for both species caught by traditional rod and reel as well as those caught by other (alternative) methods.

Search and find every fishing record for Arkansas. Includes all species and all methods of fishing.

Bluegill, perch and sunfish generally range from less than half a pound to over 4 or 5 pounds at world-record size. The world record for tilapia is over 9 pounds. Sunish are eager feeders, making them an excellent target for youth fishing outings.

Arkansas River Claude Eubanks: 12/15/1976 : Saugeye: 6 lbs 1 oz : Crown Lake Cleveland Henderson: 2/5/1993 : Shadow Bass: 1 lbs 12 oz : Spring River James E. Baker: 7/5/1999 : Shovelnose Sturgeon: 1 lbs 7 oz : Arkansas River: Ricky Ozment: 5/1/2000: Silver Carp: 51 lbs 5 oz : Arkansas River Gregory Mitchell: 7/31/2008 : Skipjack Herring: 2 lbs ...

* World Record. Note: The brown trout is the 4-pound-line-class world record; the walleye is the 12-pound-line-class world record.