Arkansas to start a Share Lunker type program

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Like they have in Texas.  Doubt one over 10 will come out of Beaver, but you never know.

Launching January 1, 2026 - The Legacy Lunker Program!
 

Big news for Arkansas anglers! The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is excited to announce the launch of our new Legacy Lunker Program, officially kicking off on January 1, 2026! This initiative empowers anglers to create lasting memories, contribute to vital conservation efforts, and solidify Arkansas's reputation as a premier destination for trophy bass.

Here's how you can participate and be rewarded:

The Legacy Lunker Donation Program (Jan. 1 - March 31 Annually)

Catch a largemouth bass weighing 10 pounds or more from public water in Arkansas between January 1 and March 31 each year, and you can donate it to the program!

Your donated lunker will be transported to the Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery, where it will be paired with genetically superior male Florida bass to produce offspring with incredible growth potential. After spawning, your lunker and its offspring will be released back into the lake where it was caught, boosting the genetic potential of the lake!

Incredible Rewards for Donating a 10+ Pound Lunker:

• An exclusive invitation to our first annual Legacy Lunker Banquet in Fall 2026.
• Prize packs from sponsors like Bass Pro Shops and PRADCO, with more sponsors coming.
• A replica mount of your fish from Harper's Pure Country Taxidermy.
• A chance to win a brand new, fully decked out 21-foot Xpress Boat with a 250 horsepower Yamaha outboard, valued at $80,000!

Year-Round Angler Recognition Program

Even if your trophy catch is outside the donation window or not quite 10 pounds, you can still be recognized!

• Enter largemouth weighing 8 pounds or more (or 6 pounds for youth anglers) on www.agfc.com/legacylunker for prizes and recognition.
• Bonus prizes for 10+ pound fish caught outside the donation window.
• Additional prizes and recognition for smallmouth and spotted bass catches weighing over 4 pounds!

We've already had successful trial runs, highlighting the potential of the program. We're incredibly excited for the official launch and can't wait to see your lunkers!

Stay tuned for more details! Follow the AGFC and AGFC Fisheries Division on social media and visit www.agfc.com/legacylunker.