Popular game fish in Arkansas include largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill and trout. But anglers can enjoy the challenge of many often-overlooked species as well, such as the bowfin, gar, carp, paddlefish and pickerel.
World record fishing is one of Arkansas's best secrets, as many fishing world records have been reported in The Natural State's lakes and rivers. Bass fishing world records have been particularly common in Northern Arkansas.
The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Web site, www.agfc.com, provides detailed information on each species and where in the state you can find them.
Find out about good local fishing areas in Arkansas.
