Salem, AR Fishing Trip — October

Your Salem, AR Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 54°F2.4" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various

October Weather in Salem

73°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

46 Guides Near Salem

No guides are based in Salem, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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.

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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.

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.

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