2026 regulation year
Norfork Tailwater 2026 — Arkansas Fishing Regulations
Arkansas statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Norfork Tailwater carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Arkansas's 2026 fishing rules — covering Trout (rainbow + brown + cutthroat). Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
State-level special regulation
Trout permit required; slot + size rules on brown trout
Source: Arkansas special-water list
Per-species rules on Norfork Tailwater
Trout (rainbow + brown + cutthroat) regulations →
Brown trout 16 in min; slot + size rules apply
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.