Saugeye in Arkansas
Natural State saugeye: limits, waters, records.
- 6 a daystatewide
- 9 lbs., 0 oz.state record
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Arkansas Saugeye, rule and water summary
Under Code N1.01(L), the default for saugeye is "daily limit of 6 Saugeye with no length restrictions".
Look for 1 state record on the AGFC list.
AGFC Code of Regulations, N1.01(L), effective July 1, 2026 (policy text), read November 8, 2026.
The Arkansas state record saugeye
| AGFC listing | Weight | Division | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saugeye | 9 lbs., 0 oz. | rod and reel | Lake Frierson | January 30, 2012 |
Arkansas state record fish as listed by AGFC (record list), read November 8, 2026.
Photo stops along the water by Saugeye
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What Arkansas fishermen ask about saugeye
How many saugeye may I keep in Arkansas?
The statewide wording is "daily limit of 6 Saugeye with no length restrictions".
Any Code exceptions for saugeye?
The Code lists no water exception for it.
Is there an Arkansas record for saugeye?
It is 9 lbs., 0 oz., caught at Lake Frierson (January 30, 2012).
Best places in Arkansas for saugeye?
No water page here carries it yet.
How does the Code classify saugeye?
Code 01.00-C does not list it as game fish.
What does an Arkansas license for saugeye cost?
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.
How do I enter a saugeye for an Arkansas record?
AGFC keeps the list and considers fish over 8 ounces that are native or actively stocked or managed; weights go by whole ounces.
Can I stockpile saugeye over several days?
Only daily and seasonal limits are defined in the Code; this page prints no possession number.
Head out after saugeye
Open a linked lake or river for launches and rules.