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Little Rock, AR Fishing Trip — October

Your Little Rock, AR Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in October

13 species
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassFair
White Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various
White CatfishFair
White Catfish
Various
Bullhead CatfishFair
Bullhead Catfish
Various

7 Guides Near Little Rock

No guides are based in Little Rock, but these guides operate nearby.

Knollwood Lodge - Knollwood Lodge
Knollwood Lodge

Knollwood Lodge

4.6(127)Top Rated

Knollwood Lodge, Lake front cabins on lake Hamilton, Hot Springs Ar.

Hot Springs, Arkansas
Xtreme Strike Guide Service - Xtreme Strike Guide Service
Xtreme Strike Guide Service

Xtreme Strike Guide Service

5(53)Top Rated

Hot Springs Arkansas's premier striper fishing guide service. Full time striper fishing guide on Lake Ouachita.

Striped Bass
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Tailwater Fishing Company - Tailwater Fishing Company
Tailwater Fishing Company

Tailwater Fishing Company

4.6(22)Top Rated
Searcy, Arkansas
Yoyo Guide Service - Yoyo Guide Service
Yoyo Guide Service

Yoyo Guide Service

4.8(4)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Sheridan, Arkansas. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Sheridan, Arkansas
Central Arkansas Fishing Guide Services - Bill Dennis
Bill Dennis

Central Arkansas Fishing Guide Services

3.7(6)
inshore
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Reel Good Fishing - Reel Good Fishing
Reel Good Fishing

Reel Good Fishing

Alexander, Arkansas

REEL GOOD FISHING|GUIDED FISHING TRIPS ARKANSAS|SHOP OUR FLY SHOP|ARKANSAS FLY FISHING GUIDES

fly fishing
Alexander, Arkansas
Hot Springs Fishing Charter - Hot Springs Fishing Charter
Hot Springs Fishing Charter

Hot Springs Fishing Charter

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

inshore
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
$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 / 3

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

White Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Heber Springs8 guides · 58 miHot Springs3 guides · 46 miMt Ida2 guides · 63 mi

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.

Buy License Online — Arkansas

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are restricted to no more than one blue catfish over 32 inches in length per day.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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