City offers free fishing weekend at Lake Fayetteville and Lake Sequoyah

The nature trail at Lake Sequoyah features several spur trails to the lake, perfect for fishing.

Photo: Caroline Bauman, Fayetteville Flyer

Grab your poles, everybody. There’s a free fishing weekend coming up.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department this week announced they’ll offer a free fishing weekend at both Lake Fayetteville and Lake Sequoyah on June 11 and 12.

The offer coincides with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s free fishing weekend and is one of two annual free fishing events offered by the city to promote and encourage use of the two lakes. Daily fishing fees are waived on these two days, but boating permits are still required.

The lakes are open to the general public throughout the year from sunrise to sunset (each lake is closed on Thanksgiving Day and from Dec. 24 through Jan. 14). Daily and annual fishing and boating permits can be purchased at the marina offices during business hours.

Daily fishing fees are typically $3 for adults 16-64 years old, and $2 for veterans and seniors 65 and older. A full schedule of fees is available at the city’s website.

For more information, call the Lake Fayetteville Marina at 479-444-3476 or Lake Sequoyah Marina at 479-444-3475.

Permit fees at Lake Fayetteville and Lake Sequoyah

Daily and annual fishing and boating permits can be purchased at the marina offices during business hours. Lakes are open throughout the year from sunrise to sunset. Each lake is closed on Thanksgiving Day and from Dec. 24 through Jan. 14.

Annual boating and fishing (65 and older and veterans) – $40
Annual boating and fishing (16-64) – $50

Daily boating and fishing (65 and older and veterans) – $5
Daily boating and fishing (16-64) – $6

Annual fishing/use (65 and older and veterans) – $20
Annual fishing/use (16-64) – $30

Daily fishing/use (65 and older and veterans) $2
Daily fishing/use (16-64) $3
Daily fishing/use (under 16 with permitted adult) Free

Daily non-motorized boating – $3
Annual non-motorized boating – $20

Annual boat stall (Fayetteville resident) – $250
Annual boat stall (Non-Fayetteville resident) – $325

Source: City of Fayetteville