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Licenses and Regulations
Oklahoma’s vast natural resources make it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, especially anglers. The state’s waters are home to a diverse number of fish species, including favorites like bass, crappie and catfish along with more unique species like the paddlefish. Oklahoma has more miles of shoreline than the East and Gulf coasts combined, and along the state’s banks, anglers will find numerous amenities to make fishing trips easy and enjoyable.
Those wishing to fish in Oklahoma waters must have a license. Licenses can be purchased online and are also available through more than 700 license dealers around the state. These dealers include sporting goods stores, bait shops, convenience stores, large discount centers and other businesses. For more information, visit www.wildlifedepartment.com/licensing. Some municipalities may also require a fishing permit.
Oklahoma hosts several fishing tournaments each year that draw big-name anglers and thousands of fans. Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees and Lake Texoma, both Fishing Trail destinations, are frequent tournament hosts and are consistently ranked among the country’s best bass lakes by Bassmaster magazine. Grand Lake has twice hosted the Bassmaster Classic.
Anglers should familiarize themselves with the state’s fishing regulations. A copy of the official Oklahoma Fishing Regulations Guide can be viewed by visiting www.wildlifedepartment.com/law.
The Oklahoma Fishing Trail is designed to highlight the best of Oklahoma fishing. It’s organized into six loops, one for each region of the state. Within each loop is an all-around lake and several locations selected for one or two standout species.
Grand Slam Want to take your Oklahoma Fishing Trail adventures to the next level? Complete the Grand Slam. All you have to do is catch the designated species, snap photos and submit them. We’ll mail you an exclusive decal that you can slap on your tackle box, cooler or bumper. Visit FishinOK.com for a list of species and information on how to submit your catches. (Sticker subject to change)
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The Oklahoma Fishing Trail is a collaborative initiative of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department.
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CENTR AL LOOP All-Around
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Lake Thunderbird for largemouth bass, catfish and saugeye
NORTHEASTERN LOOP All-Around
Crappie
Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and paddlefish
Lake Eufaula Lake Tenkiller
Largemouth bass
Keystone Lake Oologah Lake
Lake Hudson Spavinaw Lake
Catfish
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Skiatook Lake
SOUTHEASTERN LOOP
Catfish and bluegill sunfish
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20 "Close to Home" fishing program areas around metro. Visit www.wildlifedepartment.com for full statewide "Close to Home" fishing list.
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Largemouth bass Crappie
Catfish
Arcadia Lake
Lake Hefner
SOUTHWESTERN LOOP
All-Around
Crappie
All-Around
Crappie
Broken Bow Lake for largemouth bass, walleye and hybrid striped bass (and trout downstream on the Lower Mountain Fork River )
Lake Eufaula Lake Wister
Lake Lawtonka for smallmouth and largemouth bass
Fort Cobb Reservoir
Catfish
White bass
Hugo Lake
Foss Lake
Tom Steed Lake Waurika Lake
Catfish
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass Cedar Lake, McGee Creek Reservoir and Sardis Lake
SOUTH CENTR AL LOOP
Clear Creek Lake, Duncan Lake, Lake Elmer Thomas, Lake Fuqua, Lake Humphreys
NORTHWESTERN LOOP
All-Around
Crappie
All-Around
Crappie
Lake Texoma for striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish and crappie
Lake of the Arbuckles
Kaw Lake for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie
Fort Supply Lake
Largemouth bass
Canton Lake
Lake Murray Lake of the Arbuckles
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Lake Dahlgren
Smallmouth bass and hybrid striped bass
Largemouth bass
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Trout Blue River Loops subject to change. For latest updates on loops, visit FishinOK.com.
Walleye
American Horse Lake Sooner Lake Oklahoma State Park facilities available
MAP KEY Fishing Locations Travel Information Centers For more detailed information about the Oklahoma Fishing Trail Loop locations, visit FishinOK.com.
Fishing Trail Gear Official Oklahoma Fishing Trail merchandise, including hats, T-shirts, decals and stickers, will be available for purchase. For more information, visit FishinOK.com.