Get Hooked
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. 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 consistently ranked among the country’s best bass lakes by Bassmaster magazine. Grand Lake has twice hosted the Bassmaster Classic and is hosting REDCREST 2021, the Bass Pro Tour championship.
Licenses and Regulations 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. 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.
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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.
FISHINOK.COM
Get Hooked
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. 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 consistently ranked among the country’s best bass lakes by Bassmaster magazine. Grand Lake has twice hosted the Bassmaster Classic and is hosting REDCREST 2021, the Bass Pro Tour championship.
Licenses and Regulations 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. 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.
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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.
FISHINOK.COM
Get Hooked
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. 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 consistently ranked among the country’s best bass lakes by Bassmaster magazine. Grand Lake has twice hosted the Bassmaster Classic and is hosting REDCREST 2021, the Bass Pro Tour championship.
Licenses and Regulations 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. 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.
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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.
FISHINOK.COM
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NORTHEASTERN LOOP All-Around
Crappie
Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and paddlefish
Fort Gibson Lake Lake Eufaula
Largemouth bass Dripping Springs Lake Fort Gibson Lake Lake Hudson Spavinaw Lake
Catfish Keystone Lake Oologah Lake
Paddlefish Fort Gibson Lake Grand River Keystone Lake Neosho River
Smallmouth bass and hybrid striped bass Lake Tenkiller
Skiatook Lake
SOUTHEASTERN LOOP All-Around
Catfish
Broken Bow Lake for largemouth bass, walleye and hybrid striped bass (and trout downstream on the Lower Mountain Fork River )
Hugo Lake
Crappie Lake Eufaula Lake Wister
Largemouth bass Cedar Lake McGee Creek Reservoir Sardis Lake
White bass Lake Eufaula
SOUTH CENTR AL LOOP
All-Around
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Lake Thunderbird for largemouth bass, catfish and saugeye
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Lake Dahlgren
Crappie Arcadia Lake
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Catfish
Lake Konawa
SOUTHWESTERN LOOP All-Around
Crappie
Lake Lawtonka for smallmouth and largemouth bass
Fort Cobb Reservoir Tom Steed Lake
White bass
Catfish
Foss Lake
Tom Steed Lake Waurika Lake
Largemouth bass Lake Elmer Thomas Lake Humphreys
Saugeye and walleye Fort Cobb Reservoir Lake Altus-Lugert
NORTHWESTERN LOOP Fort Supply Lake
Trout
Largemouth bass
Canton Lake Lake Carl Etling
Loops subject to change. For latest updates on loops, visit FishinOK.com.
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White bass
Lake of the Arbuckles Blue River
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Lake Hefner Lake Konawa
Crappie
Lake Texoma for striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish and crappie
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20 "Close to Home" fishing program areas around metro. Visit www.wildlifedepartment.com for the full statewide "Close to Home" fishing list.
Largemouth bass
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Catfish and bluegill sunfish
Kaw Lake for white bass, catfish and crappie
Crappie
Lake Murray Lake of the Arbuckles
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All-Around
All-Around
Largemouth bass
CENTR AL LOOP
American Horse Lake Sooner Lake
Catfish Walleye Canton 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 is available for purchase on ShopTravelOK.com. Select items are also available in Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers and Oklahoma State Parks gift shops.
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NORTHEASTERN LOOP All-Around
Crappie
Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and paddlefish
Fort Gibson Lake Lake Eufaula
Largemouth bass Dripping Springs Lake Fort Gibson Lake Lake Hudson Spavinaw Lake
Catfish Keystone Lake Oologah Lake
Paddlefish Fort Gibson Lake Grand River Keystone Lake Neosho River
Smallmouth bass and hybrid striped bass Lake Tenkiller
Skiatook Lake
SOUTHEASTERN LOOP All-Around
Catfish
Broken Bow Lake for largemouth bass, walleye and hybrid striped bass (and trout downstream on the Lower Mountain Fork River )
Hugo Lake
Crappie Lake Eufaula Lake Wister
Largemouth bass Cedar Lake McGee Creek Reservoir Sardis Lake
White bass Lake Eufaula
SOUTH CENTR AL LOOP
All-Around
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Lake Thunderbird for largemouth bass, catfish and saugeye
44 40
Lake Dahlgren
Crappie Arcadia Lake
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Catfish
Lake Konawa
SOUTHWESTERN LOOP All-Around
Crappie
Lake Lawtonka for smallmouth and largemouth bass
Fort Cobb Reservoir Tom Steed Lake
White bass
Catfish
Foss Lake
Tom Steed Lake Waurika Lake
Largemouth bass Lake Elmer Thomas Lake Humphreys
Saugeye and walleye Fort Cobb Reservoir Lake Altus-Lugert
NORTHWESTERN LOOP Fort Supply Lake
Trout
Largemouth bass
Canton Lake Lake Carl Etling
Loops subject to change. For latest updates on loops, visit FishinOK.com.
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White bass
Lake of the Arbuckles Blue River
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Lake Hefner Lake Konawa
Crappie
Lake Texoma for striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish and crappie
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20 "Close to Home" fishing program areas around metro. Visit www.wildlifedepartment.com for the full statewide "Close to Home" fishing list.
Largemouth bass
40
40
Catfish and bluegill sunfish
Kaw Lake for white bass, catfish and crappie
Crappie
Lake Murray Lake of the Arbuckles
44
All-Around
All-Around
Largemouth bass
CENTR AL LOOP
American Horse Lake Sooner Lake
Catfish Walleye Canton 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 is available for purchase on ShopTravelOK.com. Select items are also available in Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers and Oklahoma State Parks gift shops.