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If you are 16 years or older, an Arkansas fishing license is required to take or attempt to take game fish, turtles or frogs in Arkansas, unless you are fishing in a licensed "put and take pay lake." Should you loose your license, you may be able to get a replacement for a lost license at a reduced cost. Call 501-223-6349 for details. An Arkansas fishing license can be obtained with your driver’s license and a valid VISA or MasterCard credit card. Call 1-800-364-GAME. Online, a license, permit or stamp can be purchase using Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's convenient online service. Below are various types of permits and licenses required for fly fishing in Arkansas:
Resident Fishing Licenses
Type of License |
Code |
Price |
Description |
Resident Combination Sportsman’s License |
CS |
$35.50 |
Entitles the holder to hunt all game species using modern gun, muzzleloader or archery; to take a total bag limit of deer; and to fish the waters of the state with noncommercial tackle. A resident trout permit must be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. Valid one year from date of purchase. |
Resident Fisheries Conservation License |
FSH |
$10.50
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Entitles a resident to fish the waters of the state with noncommercial tackle. A resident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. |
Resident 3-Day Trip Fishing License |
RT3 |
$6.50 |
Entitles a resident to fish the waters of the state with noncommercial tackle for the 3 day period specified. A resident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. |
Resident Trout Permit |
TPR |
$5.00 |
Required to retain trout or to fish in certain waters in addition to a Resident Fisheries Conservation License, a Resident Trip License, a Resident Combination Sportsman's License or a Lifetime Fishing License. Not required for holders of the non-expiring $1000 Lifetime Resident Hunting and Fishing Sportsman's Permit. No stamp will be issued. |
Resident Guide License, Fishing |
GLF |
$25.00 |
Required of any person who guides, aids or assists another person, for pay or other consideration, in the taking of fish. This license does not include fishing privileges |
Nonresident Fishing Licenses
Type of License |
Code |
Price |
Description |
Nonresident Trout Permit |
TPN |
$12.00 |
Required of a nonresident to retain trout or to fish in certain waters (see page 18) in addition to a Nonresident Annual or Trip Fishing License. No stamp will be issued. |
Nonresident Annual Fishing License |
NRF |
$32.00 |
Entitles a nonresident to fish the waters of the state with noncommercial tackle. A nonresident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. |
Nonresident 3-Day Trip Fishing License |
NT3 |
$11.00 |
Entitles a nonresident to fish the waters of the state with noncommercial tackle for the 3 day period specified. A nonresident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. |
Nonresident 7-Day Trip Fishing License |
NT7 |
$17.00 |
Entitles a nonresident to fish the waters of the state with noncommercial tackle for the 7 day period specified. A nonresident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. |
Nonresident 14-Day Trip Fishing License |
N14 |
$22.00 |
Entitles a nonresident to fish the waters of the state with noncommercial tackle for the 14 day period specified. A nonresident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. |
Nonresident Guide License, Fishing |
GNF |
$150.00 |
Required of any person who guides, aids or assists another person, for pay or other consideration, in the taking of fish. This license does not include fishing privileges. |
Source: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission – Arkansas Fishing Guidebook 2004. Requirements and rates are subject to change without notice. For complete details, please refer to the AGFC website. |
