2026 regulation year
Lake Ouachita 2026 — Arkansas Fishing Regulations
Arkansas statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Lake Ouachita carries 3 special-regulation overlays on top of Arkansas's 2026 fishing rules — covering Largemouth bass, White bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
State-level special regulation
Largemouth: 12–16 in slot, 1 over 16 in; striped bass: 4 / day
Source: Arkansas special-water list
Per-species rules on Lake Ouachita
12–16 in slot; 6 / day; 1 over 16 in
Statewide rule; clear-water schooling fishery
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.