Rules & Regulations
Cast net laws in Arkansas
Legal with restrictionsInformational only — this is not legal advice
Fishing regulations change, sometimes with little notice, and can vary further by county, water body, or season within a state. This page is a starting point for research, not a substitute for the law. Always verify current rules directly with your state's fish & wildlife agency or TakeMeFishing.org before you fish. BasicGear is not responsible for citations, fines, or gear seizures resulting from reliance on this page.
Last verified: 2026-07-08 — regulations are re-checked periodically; see the date above before assuming this is current.
Summary
Cast nets may take baitfish only; any gamefish caught must be released immediately.
Size, mesh & licensing
- Max size
- 6 ft diameter (3 ft radius)
- Mesh
- Maximum 1 in square mesh
- Water type
- Not water-type specific
- License
- Yes — standard Arkansas fishing license
Recommended BasicGear net
Cast Net — Basic Series — Arkansas's 3 ft radius cap matches the smallest size in the Basic Series lineup exactly.
Official source
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, Code 32.04↗
Medium confidenceDirect fetch of the agency page failed; confirmed via a cached copy of the same official page.
Last verified: 2026-07-08
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