Fishing Regulations in Oklahoma
Last updated: 2025-01-01
Regulations shown are approximate and may be outdated. Always check the official Oklahoma fish and game agency for current regulations.
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Oklahoma requires a fishing license for anglers 16 and older. Resident and non-resident annual licenses are available, along with 1-day, 5-day, and tourist licenses. Lake Texoma requires a special license since it straddles the Oklahoma-Texas border.
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| Species | Bag Limit | Size Limit | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| largemouth-bass | 6 per day | 14 inches minimum (varies by water) | Year-round | Regulations vary by specific water body. Check ODWC regulations for current rules. |
| spotted-bass | 6 per day (combined with largemouth) | 12 inches minimum | Year-round | |
| smallmouth-bass | 6 per day (combined with largemouth) | 14 inches minimum | Year-round | |
| striped-bass | 2 per day | 20 inches minimum | Year-round | Lake Texoma requires a special license. |
| channel-catfish | 15 per day | No minimum | Year-round | |
| blue-catfish | 15 per day (combined with channel) | No minimum | Year-round | |
| crappie | 37 per day | No minimum (varies by water) | Year-round | |
| walleye | 4 per day | 16 inches minimum | Year-round |
Bag Limit: 6 per day
Size Limit: 14 inches minimum (varies by water)
Season: Year-round
Notes: Regulations vary by specific water body. Check ODWC regulations for current rules.
Bag Limit: 6 per day (combined with largemouth)
Size Limit: 12 inches minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 6 per day (combined with largemouth)
Size Limit: 14 inches minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 2 per day
Size Limit: 20 inches minimum
Season: Year-round
Notes: Lake Texoma requires a special license.
Bag Limit: 15 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 15 per day (combined with channel)
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 37 per day
Size Limit: No minimum (varies by water)
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 4 per day
Size Limit: 16 inches minimum
Season: Year-round
Top Fishing Waters
Lake Texoma
reservoirSpecies: striped-bass, largemouth-bass, smallmouth-bass, blue-catfish, crappie
Grand Lake
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, spotted-bass, crappie, bluegill, channel-catfish, white-bass
Broken Bow Lake
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, spotted-bass, smallmouth-bass, crappie, channel-catfish
Keystone Lake
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, crappie, channel-catfish, blue-catfish, white-bass
Lake Eufaula
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, crappie, bluegill, channel-catfish, blue-catfish
Lower Illinois River
riverSpecies: smallmouth-bass, largemouth-bass, spotted-bass, channel-catfish
State Records
| Species | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| largemouth-bass | 14 lbs 13 oz | 2000 | Cedar Lake |
| spotted-bass | 7 lbs 15 oz | 2013 | Pine Creek Lake |
| smallmouth-bass | 7 lbs 6 oz | 2003 | Broken Bow Lake |
| striped-bass | 47 lbs 8 oz | 1984 | Keystone Lake |
| blue-catfish | 118 lbs 8 oz | 2004 | Texoma Lake |
| flathead-catfish | 78 lbs 8 oz | 1977 | Lake Carl Blackwell |
| walleye | 12 lbs 1 oz | 1988 | Canton Lake |
| crappie | 4 lbs 14 oz | 1990 | Lake Fuqua |