On the first weekend in June (National Fishing Week)  from noon, Friday until midnight Sunday, non-residents and residents will be able to fish without a fishing license and/or trout permit. For more information call (501) 223-6000.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will conduct workshops and demonstrations on different fishing areas of interest. For more information please call (501) 223-6000.

• Use barbless hooks
• Land the fish quickly
• Keep fish in the water as long as possible when unhooking it
• Don't stick objects in fish's gill or squeeze the fish
• Before touching the fish, wet hands
• If the fish swallowed the hook, cut the line

The season is open from June 15 until March 15, sunrise to sunset. For more information and regulations about spearfishing, consult the Arkansas Fishing Regulations for 2000.