Hot Springs, AR Fishing Trip — September

Your Hot Springs, AR Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 67°F1" rain · 7 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in September

8 species
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassGood
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various

September Weather in Hot Springs

87°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
7
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.

Arkansas Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$10.50
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit required for trout fishing areas.

Buy License Online — Arkansas

Species Regulations

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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.

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.

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