Little Rock, AR Fishing Trip — April

Your Little Rock, AR Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 56°F10.5" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

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

April Weather in Little Rock

76°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
10.5"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

7 Guides Near Little Rock

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

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else to bring:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Waders (if not provided)
Wading boots
Bug spray
Light rain jacket
$730
Estimated total for 2 people
$365
per person
Charter $350
Tip $70
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Little Rock

Activities for your non-fishing days

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

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.

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.

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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