The Arkansas Tournament Information Program is a voluntary program developed by the AGFC in 1990 to gather statewide tournament weigh-in information.
Information collected is used to calculate fishing quality indicators for lakes fishing clubs use during tournaments. An annual report is generated from this data, which has proven useful to bass clubs and tournament organizers in planning future events.
Other goals of the program are to develop useful information for district fisheries biologists in managing lakes, and provide an open line of communication between the AGFC and tournament anglers.
It's easy to participate in the program. Just record weigh-in data on the online form. The survey is designed to collect data needed to calculate angler catch rates, average sizes of bass caught, catch rates on bass five (5) pounds or larger, and other useful information. Participation in this program is strictly voluntary.
Click here to fill out the Arkansas Tournament Information Program Online Reporting Form
| Popular Tournament Locations, Permit Requirements and Contact Information | |
| Location: | Arkansas River, North River Landing (Simmons Bank Access) |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Contact: | Jamie Pettit | 501-906-6300 |
| Information: | Anyone interested in having a fishing tournament at this location should call to reserve the access. There is no application or permit required, reservations are for scheduling purposes and to reduce access conflicts. |
| Location: | Beaver Lake |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Permit Fee: | $25-$75 |
| Contact: | Brian Walch, Park Ranger | 501-340-1725 or email Brian.Walch@usace.army.mil |
| Information: | A special events permit is required at Corps ramps for tournaments with more than 25 participants. |
| Location: | Bull Shoals Lake |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Permit Fee: | $50 |
| Contact: | Carrie Lamb | 870-425-2700 ext. 100 |
| Information: | A special events permit is required at Corps ramps for tournaments with more than 25 participants. |
| Location: | Lake Dardanelle |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Permit Fee: | $50 |
| Contact: | Allison Smedley, Corps of Engineers | 479-968-5008 ext. 221 Jason Baumgartner, State Park | 479-890-7495 |
| Information: | A special events permit is required at Corps ramps for tournaments with more than 25 participants. Dardanelle State Park charges a $95 usage fee for their weigh-in facility. |
| Location: | Lake DeGray |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Permit Fee: | No charge |
| Contact: | David Chitwood | 870-246-5503 ext. 4013 |
| Information: | Permit required, but no fee charged. |
| Location: | Greers Ferry Lake |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Permit Fee: | $50 |
| Contact: | Chris Roark | 501-362-2416 |
| Information: | A special events permit is required at Corps ramps for tournaments with more than 25 participants. |
| Location: | Lake Greeson |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Permit Fee: | No charge |
| Contact: | Marty Reynolds | 870-285-2151 ext. 5003 |
| Information: | Permit required, but no fee charged. |
| Location: | Millwood Lake |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Permit Fee: | $50 |
| Contact: | Steve Spicer | 870-898-3343 |
| Information: | Permit required at any Corps access, but Yarborough and Millwood State Park require no permit. |
| Location: | Lake Norfork |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Permit Fee: | $50 |
| Contact: | Steve Spicer | 870-898-3343 |
| Information: | A special events permit is required at Corps ramps for tournaments with more than 25 participants. |
| Location: | Lake Ouachita |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Permit Fee: | No charge |
| Contact: | Titus Hardiman | 501-767-2101 Ext. 3056 |
| Information: | Permit required, but no fee charged. |