Damn Good Blue Catfish Fishing Guides In Arkansas

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 blue catfish trips in Arkansas, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Catfish Noodling guided by Christopher, Lake Ouachita Fishing Trip guided by Fisher, and Arkansas Catfish Noodling guided by Christopher.

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Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for blue catfish in Arkansas.

The most common fishing techniques in Arkansas are wading, artificial lure fishing, and drift fishing but jigging and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for blue catfish in Arkansas can range anywhere from about $525 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip for blue catfish in Arkansas is $1,070. The average price for a full day trip for blue catfish in Arkansas is $1,723.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for blue catfish fishing in Arkansas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Arkansas, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Arkansas. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Arkansas.