Family and Community Fishing Program (FCFP) Stocked Ponds
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Family and Community Fishing Program (FCFP)
The Family and Community Fishing Program provides memorable fishing opportunities throughout Arkansas. We bring fishing events, beginner fishing clinics, and tagged fish contests to selected cities throughout Arkansas each year.
Catfish Stocking
April, May, June, September and October
Thousands of pounds of 13- to 15-inch channel catfish are stocked periodically at all Community Fishing Destinations from March through October.
Trout Stocking
November-February
More than 50,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout are stocked each winter from November through February across the state in Family and Community Fishing Program destinations. While most trout average just under a pound, a few 2-5 pounders are stocked each year.
Pond Regulations
Family and Community Fishing locations are open to fishing with rod or pole only. Largemouth bass must be released immediately. Catfish daily limit is three. Bream daily limit is 25. Trout daily limit is five. Anglers 16 and older must have a valid license to fish. Anglers 16 and older must have a trout permit in addition to their license to keep trout.
Daily Limits: 3-catfish, 5-trout, 25-bream
- Largemouth bass may not be retained and must be released immediately into the water.
- Open to fishing with handheld rod or pole only.
- Individuals 16 and older must have a fishing license.
- Trout permits are required if any trout are retained.
- Lakes open to electric trolling motors only
Resources
- Family and Community Fishing Program News
- Fishing Regulations
- A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing
- Guía para Principiante de Pesca
- Interactive GIS Pond Locator Map
Pond Locator Map
*Special Family Fishing Regulations: These waters may be fished only by persons 15 and younger and 65 and older, or holders of a disability license. Properly licensed individuals that are 16-64 years old may assist and fish with someone who is a youth or disabled and is actively fishing.
Stocked Ponds
| City | Body of Water | Last Stocked Catfish (Apr. – Jun., Sept. – Oct.) | Last Stocked Trout (Nov. – Feb.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe | Beebe Community Pond | 09/19/24 | 01/08/25 |
| Benton | Sunset Lake | 09/17/24 | —– |
| Bentonville | Lake Bentonville | 09/16/24 | 02/26/25 |
| Bryant | Bishop Park Pond | 09/17/24 | 12/19/24 |
| Cabot | Cabot Community Pond | 09/17/24 | 02/26/25 |
| Conway | Conway Station Park | 09/16/24 | 02/26/25 |
| Corning | Mom’s Lake | 04/17/24 | —– |
| El Dorado | Mattocks Park Pond | 06/20/24 | 12/17/24 |
| England | Mike Freeze England Community Pond | 09/19/24 | —– |
| Fort Smith | Carol Ann Cross Pond | 09/19/24 | 02/10/25 |
| Fort Smith | Torraine Lake | 05/05/23 | 12/17/24 |
| Fort Smith | Wells Lake | 09/19/24 | 02/10/25 |
| Glenwood | John Benjamin Glenwood Community Pond | 09/13/24 | 01/29/25 |
| Greenbrier | Matthews Park Pond | 04/04/24 | 12/05/24 |
| Hope | Mike and Janet Huckabee Youth and Senior Pond | 09/13/24 | 01/29/25 |
| Hot Springs | Entergy Park | 09/16/24 | 02/03/25 |
| Hot Springs | Family Park | 09/16/24 | 02/03/25 |
| Jacksonville | Paradise Park Pond | 09/17/24 | 02/14/25 |
| Jonesboro | Arkansas State University Pond | 09/17/24 | 02/07/25 |
| Jonesboro | *Craighead Forest Youth and Senior Pond | 04/17/24 | 02/07/25 |
| Lake Village | Lake Village Community Pond | 09/19/24 | —– |
| Little Rock | Boyle Park Pond | 09/16/24 | 02/26/25 |
| Little Rock | Conner Park Pond | 09/18/24 | —– |
| Little Rock | Hindman Park | 04/03/24 | —– |
| Little Rock | MacArthur Park Pond Closed for Construction | —– | —– |
| Little Rock | Pinnacle Mountain State Park Pond | 09/18/24 | —– |
| Little Rock | Rock Creek in Boyle Park | —– | 12/18/24 |
| Little Rock | Western Hills Closed for Construction | —– | —– |
| Marion | Marion Sports Complex | 09/19/24 | 12/19/24 |
| Maumelle | Lake Valencia | 09/26/24 | 02/26/25 |
| Monticello | Monticello High School Pond | 09/19/24 | —– |
| Mountain Home | Amon’s Lake | 05/16/23 | 02/13/25 |
| Paragould | Reynolds Park Pond | 06/10/23 | 12/19/24 |
| Pine Bluff | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond | 09/18/24 | 02/26/25 |
| Redfield | Redfield City Park | 09/19/24 | 12/17/24 |
| Rogers | Lake Atalanta (Statewide limits apply) | 09/16/24 | 02/26/25 |
| Russellville | Pleasant View Park Pond | 09/20/24 | 02/10/25 |
| Searcy | Searcy City Lake | 09/19/24 | 02/14/25 |
| Sherwood | Cherrywood Lake Closed for Construction | —– | —– |
| Sherwood | Sherwood Community Pond | 06/21/24 | 02/14/25 |
| Springdale | Murphy Lake | 09/16/24 | 02/26/25 |
| Springdale | Shaw Family Park | 09/16/24 | 12/16/24 |
| Springdale | Springdale Lake | 09/16/24 | 02/26/25 |
| Texarkana | Lake Dieffenbacher | 09/19/24 | 01/29/25 |
| Van Buren | Van Buren Municipal Pond | 09/17/24 | 02/10/25 |
| Vilonia | Weaver Family Community Pond | 09/19/24 | 12/17/24 |
| West Memphis | Tilden Rogers Park Pond | 09/19/24 | 01/07/25 |
| White Hall | White Hall Community Pond | 09/19/24 | 12/17/24 |
| Wynne | Wynne Sports Complex Pond | 09/19/24 | 12/19/24 |