American Eel in Arkansas
Arkansas rules and water for american eel.
- 2 a daystatewide
- 5 lbs., 4 oz.state record
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Arkansas American Eel by the numbers
Statewide, the Code wording for american eel is "daily limit of 2 fish with no length restrictions".
It sits on the Code 01.00-C game fish list. It carries 3 state records on the AGFC list.
AGFC Code of Regulations, N1.01(D), effective July 1, 2026 (policy text), read November 8, 2026.
Record-book american eel from Arkansas
| AGFC listing | Weight | Division | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eel, American | 5 lbs., 4 oz. | rod and reel | Spring River | July 12, 2015 |
| Eel, American | 5 lbs., 4.4 oz. | rod and reel | Spring River | July 15, 2015 |
| Eel, American | 5 lbs., 5 oz. | unrestricted tackle | Bull Shoals Lake | June 24, 2018 |
Arkansas state record fish as listed by AGFC (record list), read November 8, 2026.
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Arkansas american eel, one question at a time
How many american eel go home per day in Arkansas?
The statewide wording is "daily limit of 2 fish with no length restrictions".
Does the american eel limit differ by lake in Arkansas?
No exception in N1.01 covers it.
How big is the record american eel in Arkansas?
AGFC lists 5 lbs., 4 oz. from Spring River (July 12, 2015).
Which Arkansas lakes should I try first for american eel?
No target list on a built page names it.
Where does american eel sit in the Code definitions?
Yes, by the Code 01.00-C definition.
What license lets me fish for american eel in Arkansas?
Anglers 16 and older need an Arkansas fishing license; AGFC prints $10.50 for the Resident Fisheries Conservation License and $60 for the nonresident annual license.
Can a american eel set a new Arkansas record?
Records go through AGFC: fish above 8 ounces, native or stocked, weighed to the ounce.
How many american eel may I have at home?
No possession multiple appears in the Code read for this page, only daily and seasonal limits.
Choose Arkansas water for american eel
Begin with a water linked on this page.