Hot Springs, AR Fishing Trip — August
Your Hot Springs, AR Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 91°F / Low 72°F2.6" rain · 10 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
8 species
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodWhite Bass
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
August Weather in Hot Springs
91°F
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
3 Guides Matched
$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
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Applies to blue, channel, and flathead catfish in aggregate. There are specific regulations for commercial fishing.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No length limit except on the Buffalo National River which is 12-inch minimum.
On the Buffalo National River, the smallmouth bass minimum length limit is 12 inches. Check the current Arkansas Fishing Guide for specific regulations on special management areas.