What special fishing regulations apply at Lake Greeson?

Lake Greeson carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Arkansas' statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass. One of them reads: "Smallmouth bass 12 in min; largemouth + smallmouth + spotted combined 10 / day (only 2 may be smallmouth), plus 10 spotted bass above the combined limit. Trout 5 / day below the Narrows Dam (AGFC Trout Permit required). 7,260-acre Little Missouri River reservoir (Pike County) — the Narrows tailwater below it is an AGFC trout + smallmouth fishery." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Lake Greeson?

Yes. Lake Greeson is in Arkansas, so a valid Arkansas fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Lake Greeson; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Arkansas rules.

Do Lake Greeson's special rules replace Arkansas' statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Arkansas' statewide 2026 regulations apply on Lake Greeson by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Lake Greeson?

Largemouth bass has a water-body-specific rule on Lake Greeson, each linking to its full Arkansas regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Arkansas limits.

2026 regulation year

Lake Greeson 2026 — Arkansas Fishing Regulations

Arkansas statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 8, 2026

Lake Greeson carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Arkansas's 2026 fishing rules — covering Largemouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

Smallmouth bass 12 in min; largemouth + smallmouth + spotted combined 10 / day (only 2 may be smallmouth), plus 10 spotted bass above the combined limit. Trout 5 / day below the Narrows Dam (AGFC Trout Permit required). 7,260-acre Little Missouri River reservoir (Pike County) — the Narrows tailwater below it is an AGFC trout + smallmouth fishery
Source: Arkansas special-water list

Per-species rules on Lake Greeson

Largemouth bass regulations →
12 in min smallmouth; combined 10 / day (only 2 may be smallmouth) + 10 spotted bass

Official source

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) publishes the authoritative 2026 Arkansas fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's emergency-order feed — check it before any Arkansas trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Lake Greeson?: Lake Greeson carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Arkansas' statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass. One of them reads: "Smallmouth bass 12 in min; largemouth + smallmouth + spotted combined 10 / day (only 2 may be smallmouth), plus 10 spotted bass above the combined limit. Trout 5 / day below the Narrows Dam (AGFC Trout Permit required). 7,260-acre Little Missouri River reservoir (Pike County) — the Narrows tailwater below it is an AGFC trout + smallmouth fishery." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Lake Greeson?: Yes. Lake Greeson is in Arkansas, so a valid Arkansas fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Lake Greeson; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Arkansas rules.
Do Lake Greeson's special rules replace Arkansas' statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Arkansas' statewide 2026 regulations apply on Lake Greeson by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Lake Greeson?: Largemouth bass has a water-body-specific rule on Lake Greeson, each linking to its full Arkansas regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Arkansas limits.

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