2026 regulation year
Arkansas White bass 2026 — Season, Bag Limit, Size Rules
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White bass runs in the Arkansas, White, and Black river systems are a March–April spectacle, with schooling fish concentrating in tributary mouths during the spawn. A 25-fish bag and no statewide minimum size make this an accessible high-volume fishery.
Season
Open year-round Open year-round; spring spawning run (March–April) draws peak effort.
Bag & possession
- Daily bag
- 25 / day
- Possession
- 50 in possession
Size, slot, trophy rules
- Size
- No statewide minimum; per-lake rules may apply
Gear restrictions
- Hook-and-line on most waters
- Spring run: many anglers use jig + curly-tail; trolling permitted on lakes
Named water-body overrides
Where statewide rules differ on specific Arkansas waters:
Arkansas River
Statewide rule; navigation pools host the spring run
White River (lower)
Statewide rule; spring spawning run
Beaver Lake
Statewide rule; deep summer schooling on humps
Lake Ouachita
Statewide rule; clear-water schooling fishery
Official source
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission publishes the authoritative 2026 Arkansasfishing regulations. Always verify the current rule before fishing — emergency closures and in-season changes can override what's published here.