Approved On: May 19, 2022
Effective On: Jan. 1, 2023
It is unlawful for a person to:
- Harvest crayfish (crawdads, mudbugs, crawfish) without a valid fishing license as required in Code 03.02;
- Fish more than 10 crayfish traps simultaneously;
- Fail to check crayfish trap(s) and remove any catch within 24 hours of setting trap(s);
- Fail to remove crayfish trap(s) when no longer in use for fishing (not baited for more than 24 hours);
- Sell Arkansas wild-caught crayfish;
- Retain any species taken with crayfish tackle other than crayfish and baitfish. All other species must be immediately returned to the waters where taken; or
- Move crayfish unless in compliance with Code 26.27.
PENALTY: Class 1