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Smallmouth bass fishing rules in AR

Smallmouth bassBlack Bass

AR sets official Smallmouth bass bag limits, size limits, and season dates. See the current numbers below.

Verified July 2, 2026 · Official source →
Reviewed
Length
>12" flowing waters; >15" Blue Ribbon streams
Daily bag
2
Possession
None (eliminated Jul 1, 2026)
Season
Year-round
Other species in AR
Black bass (LM/spotted/SM combined)Bream/sunfishCatfish (channel/blue/flathead)Crappie (black & white)
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