A proclamation made by Governor Asa Hutchinson has permitted anyone in Arkansas to fish without a license or trout stamp beginning Friday.’Free Fishing Weekend’ will last until midnight Sunday night.
An annual tradition sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and approved by the governor, ‘Free Fishing Weekend’ is said to provide an opportunity to enjoy the angling The Natural State has to offer.
At $10.50 a year, Arkansas has one of the least expensive fishing licenses in the country, not having seen an increase since 1984.
The fee for the fishing license will be waived for the weekend as a way to remove as many barriers as possible for enjoying the outdoors.
A few family-friendly catfish derbies will be held on Saturday.
In Marion County, the Fred Berry Conservation Education Center will host a kids-only derby at the Fred Berry Pond;
In Boone County, the Kiwanis of Harrison will host a kids-only derby at Crooked Creek; and
In Stone County, the U.S. Forest Service of Stone County will host a kids-only derby at Mirror Lake.
For a complete list of catfish derbies taking place throughout the season visit agfc.com
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