Paddlefish Excellent on snagging around below the dam. Bass, Largemouth, Bass, Spotted Slow on crankbaits, jigs, topwater lures, worms around brush structure, docks, shorelines. Bass, Striped Hybrid, ...

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Pressure wash your boat, trailer, and equipment with hot water (140º F) and remove all zebra mussels, plant fragments, and mud that are visible. If you catch either of these species, do not release ...

We manage and protect fish and wildlife, along with their habitats, while also growing our community of hunters and anglers, partnering with those who love the outdoors, and fostering stewardship with ...

Fishing is a key part of Oklahoma's culture, with its many lakes, rivers, and streams offering bass, catfish, crappie, and trout for anglers of all levels. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife ...

Alligator gar prefer slow-moving water of rivers, bayous, and oxbows, but they seem to need flooded areas in order to spawn. Food sources: Alligator gar prey mostly on fish, but they are opportunistic ...

The state’s Close to Home Fishing Program was designed as a partnership between the Wildlife Department and municipalities across Oklahoma to provide urban angling opportunities. These small bodies of ...

(All species not listed, except shad and species of special concern I and/or II (E), have no daily or minimum size limits) (F) A. In rivers and streams: black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted ...

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By ...

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is pleased to announce the public opening of a new shooting range at Copan Wildlife Management Area, about 13 miles north of ...

Are you interested in a career as a game warden or a fisheries or wildlife biologist? The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's annual Wildlife Youth Camp is an excellent opportunity for ...