Free Fishing Weekend: Fish ID & Craft

Kick off Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend by learning about the kinds of fish found at Lake Sylvia!  Uncover facts about crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass and how to identify them. Then, create a fish-themed craft to take home as a keepsake! Feel free to ask questions about Free Fishing Weekend or rules and regulations. 

Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend is an annual event that that allows residents and non-residents to fish without the need of a license. Statewide rules and regulations still apply. Free Fishing Weekend takes place noon Friday, June 12, until 11:59 Sunday night, June 14, 2026.