Trout & Salmon Stamp
Arkansas Trout Stamp
2026
Trout and salmon stamp requirements, fees, and covered waters for Arkansas. Arkansas requires a separate Trout Permit for anglers fishing for trout in designated trout waters. This permit is required in addition to a valid Arkansas fishing license. Arkansas has exceptional tailwater trout fisheries below Bull Shoals, Norfork, and Greers Ferry dams, attracting anglers from across the country.
Trout Stamp Required
2026 Trout Stamp Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$10.50
Annual resident stamp fee
Nonresident Fee
$10.50
Annual nonresident stamp fee
Stamp Required?
Yes
Required to fish for trout
Covers Salmon?
No
Trout species only
Step-by-Step
How to Get a Trout Stamp in Arkansas
Follow these steps to purchase and use your trout stamp in Arkansas:
1
Confirm If a Stamp Is Required
Arkansas requires a trout stamp in addition to your general fishing license. You must purchase the stamp before fishing for any trout in designated trout waters.
2
Purchase Your Fishing License First
A valid Arkansas fishing license is required before you can add a trout stamp. Purchase your license online at Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's website, at a licensed sporting goods retailer, or at a regional agency office. Licenses are available for residents and nonresidents.
3
Add the Trout Stamp
Add the trout stamp to your license at the point of purchase. Resident fee: $10.50. Nonresident fee: $10.50. Trout permit required for all trout anglers; same fee for residents and nonresidents.
4
Know Your Waters & Regulations
Waters covered: All designated trout waters including Bull Shoals, Norfork, and Greers Ferry tailwaters..
Review the annual fishing regulations booklet for size and bag limits on trout species. Some waters have special restrictions including catch-and-release only sections, artificial lures only, or delayed harvest periods.
Requirements
Arkansas Trout Stamp Requirements
All anglers 16 and older fishing for trout in Arkansas must have a valid fishing license and an Arkansas Trout Permit.
Source: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (www.agfc.com).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and regulations directly with the agency before fishing.