Ark. Code Ann. § 15-42-106: Resident fishing license - Requirement

(a) It shall be unlawful for any resident person to take or attempt to take fish by means of artificial bait or lures in this state without first procuring an annual resident fishing license.

(b) It shall also be unlawful for any person more than sixteen (16) years of age who is a resident of this state to take or attempt to take fish by means of net seines or gigs without first procuring a resident fishing license.