Smithville, AR Fishing Trip — April
Your Smithville, AR Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 53°F8.6" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in April
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
April Weather in Smithville
72°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
8.6"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
5 Guides Near Smithville
No guides are based in Smithville, 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
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.