Arkansas State Parks invites you to join us for Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend from noon Friday, June 7, until the evening of Sunday, June 9.Our state parks provide access to 18 rivers and 25 lakes, offering abundant opportunities for all anglers. Whether casting for bass or trolling for stripers, you’ll find exciting fishing adventures in our parks. Full-service marinas and boat docks are available, offering boat rentals, fishing supplies, fuel, and more for your convenience.
Free Fishing Weekend, sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, is an annual event in June that allows everyone in the state, both residents and non-residents, to fish without the need for a license or trout stamp.
While all daily limits and fishing regulations remain enforced, the license requirement will be waived from noon Friday until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
