Fort Smith, AR Fishing Trip — May
Your Fort Smith, AR Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 60°F4.3" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentWhite Bass
Various
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
May Weather in Fort Smith
77°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
24 Guides Near Fort Smith
No guides are based in Fort Smith, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
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Arkansas Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$10.50
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Trout permit required for trout fishing areas.
Species Regulations
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Crappie regulations may vary on specific bodies of water; consult the current Arkansas Fishing Guide for details.
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No minimum length limit; only one may be over 30 inches.
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
Special regulations may apply on certain bodies of water; consult the current Arkansas Fishing Guide.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
No more than 25 white bass, hybrid striped bass, and yellow bass in aggregate.