Below are various types of permits and licenses required for fly fishing in Arkansas.
An Arkansas fishing license can be obtained with your drivers license and a valid VISA or MasterCard credit card. Call 1-800-364-GAME and the operator will take the necessary information. The operator will then give you a number which acts as your license until the paperwork arrives in the mail.
TPR $5.00 - Resident Trout Permit
Required to retain trout or to fish in certain waters in addition to a Resident Fisheries Conservation License, a Resident Trip License, a Resident Combination Sportman's License or a Lifetime Fishing License. Not required for holders of the non-expiring $1000 Lifetime Resident Hunting and Fishing Sportman's Permit. No stamp will be issued.
TPN $12.00 - Nonresident Trout Permit
Required of a nonresident to retain trout or to fish in certain waters in addition to a Nonresident Annual or Trip Fishing License. No stamp will be isssued.
NRF $32.00 - Nonresident Annual Fishing License
Entitles a nonresident to fish the waters of the state with noncommerial tackle. A nonresident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters.
NT3 $11.00 - Nonresident 3 Day Trip Fishing License
Entitles a nonresident to fish the waters of the state with noncommercial tackle for the 3 day period specified. A nonresident trout permit must also purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters.