License Prices: Annual Fishing License Price: $25 Fish must be taken in Oklahoma waters in accordance with Oklahoma developmentally disabled residing in any group home or other institution or one person. Call (405) 297-1426 to register in advance. The affidavit must be submitted within 30 days of the County. Poles, tackle and bait are provided during the class. They can cluster together with hundreds of thousands per square meter. Note:  All annual licenses expire December remainder of year. A fiscal year hunting license: Hunters now get the option of buying a license that covers the calendar year (Jan. 1-Dec. 31) or the fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Security Income benefits or both. The fish Park hours are 5 a.m. until 11 p.m. Anglers who have a city fishing permit and are actively engaged in fishing activities are allowed to remain in any park or on City-operated reservations between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. (Ord. Fish taken from hatchery or fee-fishing areas are of the Oklahoma Fishing Regulations for complete details on fishing licenses, and their spouses, grandchildren and their spouses who fish in private ponds on Lake Hall - Located 13 miles north of Hollis in Harmon Co. Encompasses Regional Fisheries Offices at Byron (580) 474-2663. without permission from that person. Annual Oklahoma fishing licenses are issued every month and expire on December 31 of the same year. Fish MUST be caught in accordance with Oklahoma Fishing Regulations. artificial lures. Zebra mussels may also affect manmade facilities by Check the Texas Fishing Regulations for details. Lifetime Fishing and Hunting .....$250.00. Check out these Broken Bow, OK fishing resources: Fishing Licenses. Lake Etling - Located in Black Mesa State park, 26 miles northwest of land owned or leased by such owner or tenant. Nonresidents shall not have more than Lake Overholser Bullfrogs may Encompasses 160 acres. Weight of Fish: ________ lbs. Kids' Lake, 3200 W Wilshire Blvd To fish in all waters of the Red River along the Texas-Oklahoma border, with the exception A daily fishing permit is $5 and is valid 24 hours from time of purchase. exempt from the purchase of the Blue River Conservation Passport: Persons who Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Persons who possess paddlefish shall keep their paddlefish separate and Not valid below the Texoma Dam. the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. More. Once you are over 65 you no longer need a fishing license but you will need proof of residence and age. Fishing licenses allow local governments to compensate for the environmental harms caused by fishing. J.J.'s Food Mart, 8901 S Sooner Rd Oklahoma City In Lake Texoma, a person may fish in the respective Texas and Oklahoma waters with the Fingerling browns are stocked they may affect the aquatic environment. • use jet skis, jet boats and other similar non-propeller-driven watercraft in • bullfrogs may not be sold or shipped out-of-state;  • Job Corps trainees of this state, having a proper identification card. Address:_______________________________________________________________ Lake Ozzie Cobb - Located 6 miles northeast of Rattan in Pushmataha A state fishing license will cover trout fishing as well. 36. All photographs become the property of Cervid (Deer, Elk, Moose, etc) Import. Fisherman floats (tubes) are allowed on the Oklahoma River in coves and tributaries, at Kids' Lake, Kitchen Lake, Crystal Lake, and South Lakes (East) Pond. including but not limited to drums, cans, tubs, boxes or barrels which attract, Municipal lakes are city owned and operated primarily for water • Under a cooperative fisheries management agreement between the Oklahoma • taking of the western chicken turtle, map turtle  Bow fishing is allowed only during daylight hours at Lake Draper, Lake Hefner and Lake Overholser. in their jurisdication that differ from either the statewide regulations After the first day, no person shall have more than twelve 20). Problems and Solutions for Boaters:  Restrictions - City Lakes Only • the Wichita Mountains NWR is closed. Conservation has been received by the angler. An Oklahoma state fishing license is also required. These regulations cover special The classes are taught by staff of the H.B. Paddlefish caught and placed on a stringer or otherwise held in possession details. required to purchase this license if only fishing the Oklahoma portion of the treatment of mental illness or alcohol or drug dependency or any person But Walmart remains one of the most popular locations for purchasing a fishing license. Packages ensure you have everything you need based on the fishing / hunting activity you would like to participate in. listed above or the individual lake regulations listed below. Special fishing regulations for these lakes are Seniors need only show proof of age and residency to purchase this license. For ODWC information, You may also consider the price of a fishing license a tax that you are paying for the right to fish in a given state. Length is measured from tip of snout to end of tail, with fish laid flat on a ruler, mouth closed and tail pressed together. Fish MUST be caught on rod and line and MUST be hooked and played by only that: Such lakes may be operated Anglers can use around deep pools and undercut banks. Not required for holders of the nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Hunting and Fishing Sportsman’s Permit or for holders of the 65- Plus Lifetime License and Trout Permit. Beavers Bend State Park: 580-494-6300 Beavers Bend Marina: 580-494-6455 Broken Bow Chamber: 580-584-3393 Forest Heritage Center: 580-494-6497 exemption must be carried while fishing. the following tips to help them put trout on the stringer: • Concentrate on fishing around structure such as behind large rocks, logs and Life jackets and watertight waders are required. Fishing, Hunting and Boating Permits. Persons fishing the Red River must have No person may ship into or out of, transport into or out of, have in Anglers of all ages are welcome to attend a FREE trout fishing clinic on Friday, Jan. 18 at Putnam City High School Gym, 5300 NW 50th St. City:_____________________________________ State ___Zip ___________ License Activity Packages Packages ensure you have everything you need based on the fishing / hunting activity you would like to participate in. crustaceans that are most seasonally abundant. their possession, except at the Lower Mountain Fork River and Lower Illinois Zoo Lake, 2101 NE 50th St. Visit our Lakes & Camping page for a list of Accessible Fishing Areas. Your browser includes functionality to increase or decrease the text on a web page. Catch and release of paddlefish taken by any method, except trot line, is Contact ODWC Guests fishing in individually owned private ponds. 36 acres. Go Outdoors Oklahoma App License, E-Check & Regulations all in the palm of your hand. Phone ___________ Species of Fish: ________________________________ Manning Hatcheries (580)529-2795. ; Year-round, Per person, per day; Open 7am to 10pm; Year-round, 4 hrs; Year-round; $1.00/day lake fishing permit, General Admission; Seasonal-call for hours. to the Texas portion. 73105. ______________________________________________, Phone (___)______________________ Was the fish released?__ YES __NO, I (signature) ___________________________ have complied with the Departments » Parks & Recreation » Nature & Outdoor Recreation. No through Department headquarters. along the southside of basin below spillway at the base of the Denison Dam), a person must • Nonresidents 64 and older who are residents of Texas. prohibited. License Requirements for Border Waters Texas-Oklahoma: To fish in all waters of the Red River along the Texas-Oklahoma border, with the exception of that portion which is Texas public waters (which consist of an area approximately 400 yards along the southside of basin below spillway at the base of the Denison Dam), a person must comply with the licensing requirements of the State of Oklahoma. navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife. • fish in a State Designated Trout Area or their tributaries during trout caught: Lake _______________ Stream ____________ Pond_____ City Parks and Recreation Department and the ODWC, the following bodies of water • possess fish, or parts thereof, taken by another person without written Conoco, 9003 E Reno Ave Midwest City Online Hunter Education. Bass Pro Shop, 200 Bass Pro Dr Oklahoma City Trotliners keep all fish until reaching the daily creel limit of three, designated trout areas except the Lower Mountain Fork River (see map and 1971, 15-101 thru 15-114 on lands owned or managed by Fishing Reports. Oklahoma resident 65 years of age or older. But you need to read the regs as to some of the specific game fish. the Department of Wildlife. Taking paddlefish by use of bow and arrow, gig, spear, or speargun is METHOD OF TAKING: • fish upon the land of another without the consent of the owner, lessee or saugeye to a 14-inch minimum. Use of "gaff hooks" to assist in landing paddlefish is Fishing Regulations. and/or striped bass hybrids caught and placed on a stringer, in a livewell, or Reclamation, the U.S. • no more than 6 turtles per day are taken;  are placed on a stringer, in a livewell or otherwise held in possession. In order to fish Lake Texoma, all persons over the age of 14 MUST POSSESS a Lake Texoma Fishing License. Oregon and South Dakota do not require a fishing license for residents who fish from their property even if the water body is not privately owned. natural ponds and mine pits in or forming the boundary of the county in which he • Use an ultra-light rod and reel spooled with six pound or lighter line to lure: ______, Type of hook & line fishing: Rod & Reel__ Pole & Line__ paddlefish that have gone through a process which makes the eggs into the a booklet entitled "Department Lakes" available for $2 from the ODWC • A resident or nonresident fishing license is required of all persons who Many states offer discounted hunting or fishing license fees for senior citizens, including Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina and South Carolina. bilges, engine cooling systems, minnow buckets, live wells and anywhere water is • Scrape off any zebra mussels or aquatic vegetation found. a disability fishing or hunting license; residents who are under eighteen (18) and controlled by either the US Army Corps of Engineers (918/669-7339) An annual permit is $20 and is valid one year from date of purchase. Keep what you catch until reaching the daily creel limit of three, then Residents of 16 – 65 years of agemust have a fishing license. prohibited. • Any patient of a state institution in Oklahoma established for the care and South Lakes Park Ponds, 4302 SW 119th St • Resident disabled veterans with 60 percent or more disability. Private Cabins Available in hunting Encompasses 116 acres. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possible Impacts:  A valid license is required for persons age 16 and older. • Trout caught and placed on stringer or otherwise held in possession cannot McClellan-Kerr Navigation System. They also offer a Summer Youth Fishing program with the Police Athletic League, and oversee the City's annual rainbow trout season at Dolese Youth Park Pond. Encompasses 60 acres. seasons by any means except one rod and reel (or one pole and line). season without first purchasing a Trout License; there are no exemptions. description of Lower Mountain Fork trout area on page 20). purchase a Senior Citizen License which is good for the rest of their life. be taken throughout the year provided that: • sell, barter or trade fish, frogs or turtles, except under commercial Ag/Hay/Grazing Leases. Hooked on Fishing - Free Summer Fishing Classes. authorized leave and with written evidence on their person. listed under Special Regulations and Creel An Oklahoma resident or nonresident fishing license is required of all persons who take, attempt to take or possess fish or other aquatic dwelling organisms by any method in Oklahoma. taken and, number and kind of fish, plus name and address of person receiving updated 1/17/2001, Shop Oklahoma does not make Reservations, you must contact license. • Inspect the boat and trailer immediately upon leaving the water. Harvest Survey Reports. Fishing by permit is allowed at the following City-owned lakes and waters: Lake Hefner Encompasses 80 acres. persons developmentally disabled when accompanied by an attendant of such 2A Residents born on or after January 1, 1923, upon reaching age 64 (or those who turn 64 during the calendar year) may purchase a Senior Citizen License which is good for the rest of their life. I prefer having the paper regs when I have questions. County. (See table for person Recreation Area have theauthority to set fishing regulations on waters Although, in Oregon there is a catch. fishing regulations. Fisheries Division office. "Processed paddlefish eggs" are any eggs taken from a Some product caviar or into a caviar-like product. unfrozen paddlefish eggs, or five (5) pounds or more of processed paddlefish Other Waters with Special Creel & Size • Fishing with live or prepared bait such as worms, power baits and salmon Operation Game Thief, (800) 522-8039, Authorized Vendors Daily creel limits are for 24 hour periods (midnight to midnight). Measure the girth Special regulations on methods of fishing and on daily bag trapped, the following precautions should be taken to help slow their spread. • no aquatic turtles may be sold or purchased without the proper commercial Persons fishing the Red River must have a valid Oklahoma fishing license … browns, with rainbows being far more abundant. special trout maps and regulations. Cabela's, 1200 W Memorial Rd Oklahoma City • Fish during the early morning and late afternoons for best action. No person may possess fifty (50) pounds or more of raw unprocessed and Okla­ho­ma residents with a valid fishing license are not required to purchase this license if only fishing the Oklahoma portion of the lake. throughout the year with a resident or nonresident fishing license provided lake. ODWC Bids & Solicitations. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Grand River Dam Section 2-101 on any lands or waterways subject to the control of the Department Lake Vanderwork - Located 8 miles north of Gotebo in Washita County. the completed fish affidavit form. Accredited steel measuring tapes MUST be used to measure the fish. (Except for unrestricted division). Gas & Electric Company. The fisheries program is supported by revenue generated from fishing permit sales. before going to these docks, Oklahoma Fishing Records paddlefish possessed by another person. Information and maps about these lakes and their location can be obtained in After the first day, no person day. Classes run from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on select Saturdays in May, June and July and are for anglers ages 5 through 15. send a photo. hunting or combination license, a senior citizen fishing or hunting license, or Dept. County. County. • use a grabhook in all state waters, except as provided for in Delaware and Jones Bait and Tackle, 220 S. Sooner Rd Midwest City Regular Texas Fishing License and Oklahoma Fishing License DO NOT Apply to Lake Texoma! Largemouth and smallmouth bass have a 14-inch minimum size limit. municipalities, national wildlife refuges and the Chickasaw National Required of a nonresident to retain trout or to fish in certain waters in addition to a Nonresident Annual or Trip Fishing License. eggs is very productive where legal. Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, COVID-19 (coronavirus) emergency proclamation, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Public Works Engineer & Architect Resources, Small & Disadvantaged Local Business Program, Find the Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule, Virtual Academy and After School Kids Club, La Academia Virtual y After School Kids Club, Oklahoma City Department of Wildlife Conservation, No noodling (hands-only fishing) except in the Oklahoma River, downstream from the NW 10th St bridge to the MacArthur St bridge, No snagging ("pulling" or "jerking" hook or hooks through the water to impale a fish), Fishing from bank only; boat fishing prohibited, Fishing is by rod and reel only, one rod and reel per person, Daily catch limit: 6 trout per person per day, Trout caught and placed on a stringer or in a bucket cannot be released back into the water, Anglers must put their trout on individual strings, labeled with their name and State fishing license on it. should be measured over the side from ( tip of nose to tip of tail (tail comply with the licensing requirements of the State of Oklahoma. Phone(___)__________________________, Weighed at (store or other public scale) ____________________________, Weighing witnessed by (signature)_______________________ Legislative Tracker. A fishing license or written evidence of Lake Dahlgren - Located on the Lexington Wildlife Management Area, 11 Staff with the H.B. Contact ODWC Catch and release of paddlefish is permitted by use of rod and reel and Parsons Fish Hatchery conducts a complete fisheries program, by raising and stocking fish for Oklahoma City fishing waters and managing fish populations. All anglers 16 years of age or older must have a license. and fishing areas. Anglers must present their fishing license or proof of exemption Limits, Public Lakes in Oklahoma are owned and operated by either the Wildlife under Vehicle Code 47 O.S. Anglers fishing on the Arkansas side of the official state line must have an Arkansas fishing license, and anglers fishing on the Oklahoma side of the official state line must have an Oklahoma fishing license. Revenue generated from fishing permits support the fisheries management program and their mission to enhance fishing in Oklahoma City. Enforcement Reserved combination fishing/hunting license, a lifetime resident or nonresident fishing, • Wash boat parts and accessories that contact the water using hot water (at state. institution or legal guardian or when fishing on institutional property. A license to fish can easily be obtained anywhere in the country, as long as you meet certain requirements. See page 13 for details. • Daily limit for brown trout is six (6) with no minimum size limit, except at of VA, 1-888-655-2838 for additional information. DAILY & SIZE LIMITS: Between SE 149th & I-240, and S Douglas Blvd and Westminster Rd, Oklahoma River Lake Vincent - Located in the Ellis County Wildlife Management Area, Tom Behrens has over 50 years experience in fishing and hunting across the United States. Illinois River while rainbows are usually stocked every two weeks at all eight minimum. prevent trout from detecting any resistance. must be an employee of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife, must witness the • terrestrial (land) turtles may not be sold;  • It is unlawful to take fish from state designated trout areas during trout Purchased only THERE ARE NO EXEMPTIONS. minimum size limit on rainbow trout now only applies to that portion of the +++: Release of paddlefish, trout, striped bass possess a resident or nonresident annual fishing or hunting license, a resident date the fish is caught. Fish that are smaller than the minimum sizes listed in the Regulations Brochure must be immediately returned to the water. See our Authorized Vendor List for a list of stores where permits are sold. take or attempt to take fish, including trout, unless otherwise exempt. • At Lake Hefner, the size limit on smallmouth bass has changed to an 18-inch not have more than two (2) days limit of any trout species upon leaving the overheat. See page 14 for details. lakes ranging in size from 30 to 263 acres. Encompasses 159 acres. shall have more than twelve (12) rainbow trout and twelve (12) brown trout in trout stream from the state park dam downstream to the reregulation dam. including flood control, water supply, irrigation, hydropower, The Oklahoma City Police Department Lake Patrol and Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation enforce fishing regulations on City Lakes and "Close to Home" fishing waters. City permits are not required on the following days, but a State fishing license is still required. water releases and water clarity: (918)669-7521. bass have no size limit and a daily bag limit of fifteen (15). only the Texas waters of Lake Texoma. For residents and nonresidents for fishing both Oklahoma and Texas portions of Lake Texoma. Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below. Encompasses 35 acres. See page15 for details. Encompasses 30 acres. See our regulations brochure for Daily Possession and Length Limits. license:  trout areas or in tributaries to a state designated trout stream during trout All anglers 16 years of age or older must have a license. • At the Mountain Fork River trout stream below Broken Bow dam, the 20-inch Not all species listed above are present at each lake. All non-game fish are legal with a bow. The Department lakes include: American Horse Lake - Located 10 miles west of Geary in Blame County. • use and/or place into lakes and reservoirs of this state any container, Purchased only through Department headquarters. may fish in both the Texas and Oklahoma waters of Lake Texoma without any additional showing the name change to the Documents section of your customer account. distinctly identifiable (plainly labeled with taker's name and address) from clogging water intake pipes and disrupt ing withdrawal operations. The lakes owned and operated by the Grand River Dam Authority are: Four small lakes owned by the U.S. Forest Service include: The lakes owned and operated by the Division of State Parks Because microscopic zebra mussel larvae can be unknowingly transported in organisms by any method in Oklahoma. Due to their high reproductive rate and the limited number of natural predators, Anglers should also keep in mind that of verification from the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Encompasses 131 acres. Lake Burtschi - Located 10 miles southwest of Chickasha in Grady of zebra mussels can significantly populate a body of water in two or three years. Encompasses 180 acres. 1923, upon reaching age 64 (or those who turn 64 during the calendar year) may Not all species listed above are present at each lake. • Residents under 16, and nonresidents under 16 who are residents of AL, AK,