The chain pickerel has a long, slender body and a black, chainlike pattern on its sides.
Body color ranges from bronze to green, and the mouth is full of needlelike teeth.
Most weigh 2 to 3 pounds, with occasional individuals up to 7. Chain pickerels are found in many streams and lakes in eastern and southern Arkansas, including the lower Ouachita, Saline and White rivers, Champagnolle Creek, and lakes Barnett, Conway, Enterprise, Grampus, Grand, Harris Brake, Overcup, Tri-County, Wallace, White Oak and Ouachita. All rights reserved.