2026 regulation year
Buffalo National River 2026 — Arkansas Fishing Regulations
Arkansas statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Buffalo National River carries a special-regulation overlay on top of Arkansas's 2026 fishing rules — covering Smallmouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
Per-species rules on Buffalo National River
NPS water: 14 in min; 4 / day; catch-and-release in some reaches
Official source
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission publishes the authoritative 2026 Arkansas fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.