Hermitage, AR Fishing Trip — October
Your Hermitage, AR Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 59°F3.6" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
October Weather in Hermitage
80°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
3.6"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
8 Guides Near Hermitage
No guides are based in Hermitage, 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
Peak
1 / 2
What to Bring
Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or lunch
- Cooler for your catch
- Motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
- Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
For inshore / fly fishing Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- Light rain jacket
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
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.
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.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit