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wildlifedepartment.com 1 License Costs

Resident Cost Valid Annual Fishing $25 January 1 - December 31 Annual Combination, Fishing & Hunting $42 January 1 - December 31 Fiscal Year Combination, Fishing & Hunting $53 July 1 - June 30 2-Day Fishing $15 Two consecutive days Youth Annual Fishing (16 & 17 years old) $5 January 1 - December 31 Youth Annual Combination, Fishing & Hunting (16 & 17 years old) $9 January 1 - December 31 Youth Fiscal Year Combination, Fishing & Hunting (16 & 17 years old) $19 July 1 - June 30 5-Year Fishing $88 Five years from date of purchase 5-Year Combination Fishing & Hunting $148 Five years from date of purchase Lifetime Fishing $225 Lifetime Lifetime Combination Fishing & Hunting $775 Lifetime Lifetime Disabled Veteran Combination Hunting & Fishing $200 Lifetime (under 60 percent disability) Lifetime Disabled Veteran Combination Hunting & Fishing $25 Lifetime (60 percent or more disability) Lake Texoma (see 1A below) $12 January 1 - December 31 Paddlefish Free January 1 - December 31 Senior Citizen Fishing (see 2A below) $15 Lifetime Senior Citizen Combination Fishing & Hunting (see 2A below) $25 Lifetime Disability Fishing (see 3A below) $10 Five years from date of purchase Land Access Permit (Honobia Creek & Three Rivers WMAs) $40 January 1 - December 31 3-Day Land Access Permit (not valid for fishing or hunting) $10 Three Consecutive Days (Honobia Creek & Three Rivers WMAs) Wildlife Conservation Passport (permit does not provide fishing privileges) $26 January 1 - December 31 Fishing Guide License (Cost reduced to $20 with Guard Mariner credentials) $90 January 1 - December 31

Nonresident Cost Valid Annual Fishing $55 January 1 - December 31 6-Day Fishing $35 Six consecutive days Lake Texoma (see 1A below) $12 January 1 - December 31 Land Access Permit (Honobia Creek and Three Rivers WMAs) $85 January 1 - December 31 Paddlefish Free January 1 - December 31 Wildlife Conservation Passport (permit does not provide fishing privileges) $26 January 1 - December 31 Fishing Guide License (Cost reduced to $20 with Coast Guard Mariner credentials) $90 January 1 - December 31

1A) Allows anglers to fish the entire lake without having to purchase a resident or non­res­i­dent license. Okla­ho­ma residents with a valid fishing license are not required to purchase this license if only fishing the Oklahoma portion of the lake. 2A) Residents who reach 65 years-of-age (or those who turn 65 during the calendar year) are eligible to purchase a Senior Citizen License which is good for the rest of their lives. Anyone born before January 1, 1923, is exempt from the license but must carry proof of age such as a driver’s license. Senior Citizen License appli­ ca­ ­tions are available through wildlifedepartment.com, Department headquarters, field installations and license vendors, but the license is purchased only through Department headquarters. 3A) For legal residents who have resided in this state for at least six months and who are receiving Social Security disability, Supple­ ­men­tal Security Income benefits, disability benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act, 45 U.S.C.A., Sect. 231a, postal employees receiving disability benefits under 5, U.S.C., Section 8451 (1998), or disability benefits through the Multiple Injury Trust Fund. This license is valid for five years. Can be purchased only through Department headquarters.

Residency definitions A “resident” is any individual who has an established residence in Oklahoma for 60 consecutive days prior to submitting a license applica- tion, except for lifetime license applicants and senior citizen lifetime license applicants who must have established residency for a period of six months. Any person holding a valid driver license is considered a resident of the state that issued the permit. For a valid Oklahoma driver license to be used as the sole source of proof of residency, it must be at least 60 days from the date the license was issued, except for lifetime license applicants, whose license must have been issued for six months or longer. If a person does not hold a valid Oklahoma driver license, the Department may consider other reliable documentation, such as resident income tax returns, voter registration, motor vehicle or vessel regis- trations, and other public records documenting residence. Residency for children under 18 years of age is presumed to be that of the custodial parent or legal guardian unless otherwise documented. Persons who own land in Oklahoma but do not live here are considered nonresidents. A person cannot claim multiple states of residence, with the following exception: • Active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and any dependents, qualify as residents for the purpose of obtaining an annual license if the person presents valid military documentation. • The residency status of any person, except active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces and any dependents of the member, shall terminate if the person obtains any resident hunting, fishing, trapping license or permit or valid driver license issued by another state. A nonresident is any individual who is a resident of another state or who has resided in Oklahoma for a period of less than 60 days whether or not he or she intends to make Oklahoma his or her home.

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• Any person who fishes with pole and line, OKLAHOMA License Requirements or throw line in streams, natural An Oklahoma resident or nonresident fish- ponds and mine pits in or forming the ing license is required of all persons who FISHING bound­ary of the county in which he is a bona FREE OFFICIAL 2013 take, attempt to take or possess fish or other OKLAHOMA FISHING REGULATIONS fide resident, when using any bait oth­er than aquatic dwelling organisms by any method com­mer­cial or artificial bait, blood, stink bait, Luring The Best! in Oklahoma. Persons fishing the Red River cut fish, and . must have a valid Oklahoma fishing license unless exempt. • Any person legally blind or physically im­ In addition, persons fishing on waters lo- paired who is unable to properly use fishing cated within the Honobia Creek or Three Rivers ap­pa­ra­tus and one ac­com­pa­ny­ing compan- Wildlife Management Areas must have a valid ion while the blind or phys­i­cal­ly impaired Champion angler Chris Lane Land Access Permit, unless exempt. person­ is fishing.­ plans to defend his title in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic at Grand Lake. Persons residing in another state who own OKLAHOMA Page 33 • Persons under 18 who are in legal and phys­ D W EPAR ILDL TMENT OF IFE CO VATION land in Oklahoma but do not live on that land, NSER Wet Your Line wildlifedepartment.com Here is your complete guide Super for Sandies! i­cal cus­to­dy of the State of Oklahoma or its for fishing in Oklahoma We share great spots for

and are fishing on that land, must purchase a white bass fishing. Page 16. agencies by court order. nonresident fishing license. All required licenses or written evidence of • Persons under 18 who are in the custody of exemption and identification must be carried a child care facility as defined by Title 10 while fishing. O.S., Section 402. About this Guide • Persons fishing during Oklahoma’s Free Fishing Guide License Fishing Days. This high-quality regulation guide is offered to Fishing guides must possess an Oklahoma you by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife • Any patient of a state institution in Okla­ho­ fishing guide license. This license costs $90 unless Conservation through its unique partnership with ma es­tab­lished for the care and treatment of the guide provides Coast Guard Mariner creden- J.F. Griffin Publishing, LLC. mental ill­ness or alcohol or drug de­pen­den­cy tials, in which case the license costs $20. For a list or any person devel­ op­ men­ tal­ ly­ disabled re- of licensed guides, visit wildlifedepartment.com. J.F. Griffin is an award-winning publishing house siding in any group home or oth­er in­sti­tu­tion that specializes in producing state fish & wildlife or persons developmentally disabled when regulation books. J.F. Griffin supports ODWC’s staff License Exemptions accompanied by an at­ten­dant of such in­sti­ in the design, layout and editing of the guides. It also The following persons are exempt from the tu­tion or le­gal guardian or when fishing on manages the marketing and sales of advertising to resi­ dent­ or nonres­ i­ dent­ fishing license: in­sti­tu­tion­al prop­er­ty. appropriate businesses within the book. • Residents under 16, and nonresidents ages 14 • Residents having a proven disability render­ to 16 who are residents of AL, AK, AR, CA, ing them nonambulatory and confined to The revenue generated through ad sales signifi- CT, DE, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, Ml, NH, wheel­chairs as cer­ti­fied by a duly qualified cantly lowers production costs and generates sav- NY, NC, ND, OH, TX, or Wl. physician. ings. These savings translate into additional funds for other important fisheries and habitat programs. • Nonresidents under 14. • Job Corps trainees of this state, having a proper­ identi­ fi­ ca­ tion­ card. If you have any feedback or are interested in adver- • Resident owners or tenants, their spouses, tising, please contact us at 413.884.1001 or online parents,­ grandparents, children and their • Any person participating in an aquatic spouses, grand­chil­dren and their spouses education event or clinic sanctioned by the at www.JFGriffin.com who fish in private­ ponds on land owned or Wildlife Department. leased by such owner­ or tenant. • The following persons are exempt from Designers: Jon Gulley, Erin Murphy, Land Access Permit Evelyn Haddad and • Nonresidents 65 and older who are residents the purchase of the Chris Sobolowski of . (Honobia Creek and Three Rivers WMAs): Oklahoma residents under 18 years-of-age • Resident disabled veterans with 60 percent or on the first day of the current calendar year more disability. Call State Dept. of Veterans or those 64 years-of-age or older. All non- Affairs, (888) 655-2838 to acquire proof of residents are required to purchase an $85 exemption. annual Land Access Permit, no exemptions. 430 Main St. Suite 5 | Williamstown, MA 01267

It is the angler's responsibility to know what regulations apply to the body of water he or she is fishing. available online in a new Digital Edition!

This is not a legal document. This booklet is an interpretive summary of the Titles 29 and 800 of Fully searchable E-mail pages Oklahoma Statutes governing fish and wildlife laws as established by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Live hyperlinks to One-click printing Commission. For a complete listing of official regulations, you can obtain copies of current Oklahoma expanded content Statutes through your local library. The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is to manage Oklahoma’s wildlife resources and habitat to provide scientific, educational, aesthetic, economic and recreational benefits www.eRegulations.com/OK/fishing for present and future generations of hunters, anglers and others who appreciate wildlife. The Wildlife Department receives no general state tax revenues and is proud to be funded entirely by sportsmen. For general information on licenses, regulations and the current fishing report, log on to wildlifedepartment.com or call (405) 521-3721. Effective dates of this publication: January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013.

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Special Licenses & Permits

Special Licenses & Wildlife Conservation Permits Passport Fiscal-Year Licenses The fiscal-year licenses (combination, youth For a list of Wildlife Management Areas and Fishing combination) are valid from July 1 to June 30. Areas where a passport is required, go online to These licenses allow fishing during the time tinyurl.com/d3kr9rq or scan this QR code: period specified on the license. Resident 5-Year Combination Hunting/Fishing License People who have been residents of Oklahoma for at least six months may buy a 5-year combi- nation hunting/fishing license. Holders of these Security Income benefits, or persons receiving Land Access Permit licenses are exempt from the annual fishing and disability benefits under the Federal Railroad A $40 annual Land Access Permit is required hunting license only. Holders of resident 5-year Retirement Act or the Multiple Injury Trust of all residents who fish or hunt on Honobia licenses who become residents of another state Fund may buy a five-year disability fishing Creek and Three Rivers Wildlife Management during the 5-year period of their license may license for $10. Areas, unless exempt. Nonresidents are continue to use their license as a nonresident required to buy an $85 annual permit, no annual fishing or hunting license. When hunt- Lifetime Disabled Veteran exemptions. ing, they must buy any season-specific hunting Combination Hunting/Fishing licenses that are not covered by a nonresident License Wildlife Conservation Passport annual hunting license. This license is available to resident disabled Unless exempt, people who enter or use veterans, as certified by the Veterans Affairs designated Wildlife Department lands are Lifetime Senior Citizen Combination Department. For veterans with a disability of required to purchase a Wildlife Conservation Hunting/Fishing License less than 60 percent, the cost of the license is Passport. Exemptions include those who hold Residents born on or after Jan. 1, 1923, upon $200. For veterans with a disability of 60 per- a valid Oklahoma resident or nonresident reaching age 65 (or those who turn 65 during cent or more, the cost of the license is $25. The annual, combination or lifetime hunting/fish- the calendar year) are eligible to buy a senior license provides the same benefits as a resident ing license, senior citizen lifetime hunting/ citizen combination hunting/fishing license, lifetime combination hunting/fishing license. fishing license, or disability hunting/fishing which is valid for life. The license provides the license. Also exempt are residents younger same exemptions as a resident lifetime combi- than 18 at the start of the year, and students nation hunting/fishing license. Anyone born or instructors on tours or activities sanctioned before Jan. 1, 1923, is exempt but must carry by ODWC. proof of age such as a driver’s license. Disability Fishing License Persons who have resided in Oklahoma for at least six months and who are receiving Social Security disability benefits, Supplemental

Free Fishing Days June 1-2, 2013 No state fishing licenses or permits required. Some city permits may still apply. wildlifedepartment.com Be sure to take someone fishing!

This program operates free from discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinion or affiliation, race, creed, color, gender, age, ancestry, marital status or disability. A person who feels he or she may have been discriminated against or would like further information should write: Director, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152, or Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.

6 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide Frequently Asked Questions

organization must be submitted with a com- htm. For current Oklahoma water data from the Frequently Asked pleted application. For more information or to U.S. Geological Service, go online to waterdata. Questions get an application, call (405) 521-3852. usgs.gov/ok/nwis/rt. I lost my fishing license. Do I have to I have a problem affecting my farm Is the legal? How many buy another one to fish? pond. Can you help? hooks can it have? No. You can obtain a replacement license. The Wildlife Department’s Fisheries Division The rig is legal to fish with in Oklahoma. Go online to wildlifedepartment.com to down- offers free technical assistance to landowners There is no limit on the number of hooks. load a replacement application, or send us this who have questions about managing ponds information: type of license you lost (annual, on their property. Many times, problems with Am I trespassing when I fish from lifetime, senior citizen’s, etc.), your name, date of fish diseases, growth, harvest, aquatic vegeta- my canoe or boat on a creek or birth, address, driver’s license or Social Security tion control and clearing muddy water can be a river? number, location and approximate date when diagnosed over the telephone. Any landowner Water is considered part of public lands, so you bought your license. Replacement costs are in Oklahoma is eligible for technical assistance. it is not considered trespassing. However, the $1.50 for annual licenses; $5 for five-year licenses; Call the Fisheries Division at (405) 521-3721. You land surrounding the creek as well as the creek and $10 for lifetime licenses and senior citizen may be referred to a fisheries biologist in your bed is considered private. licenses. Mail your replacement application and area for additional assistance. a money order to ODWC License Section, P.O. What do I need to know about Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Annual I’m going to Grandpa’s farm and registering my boat and motor? licenses bought at wildlifedepartment.com can want to fish in his pond. Do I have to The Oklahoma Tax Commission requires be replaced for $4.50 by returning to the license buy a fishing license? most boats and outboard motors greater than sales page online. No. Resident owners or tenants, their 10 horsepower to be titled and registered. To spouses, parents, grandparents, children and learn about requirements and to download Who qualifies for a disability their spouses, grandchildren and their spouses forms, go online to tax.ok.gov/boatmotor or license? are not required to have a fishing license when visit any tag agency. The disability license is available to any fishing in a private body of water on land that is person who has been a resident of Oklahoma owned by the resident owner or tenant. How can I find out about Oklahoma’s for six months and is receiving disability ben- boating laws and boating safety efits through Social Security, Supplemental Where can I find information about manual? Security Income, Railroad Retirement, United lake water levels in Oklahoma? The Oklahoma Lake Patrol oversees boating States Postal Service, or Multiple Injury Trust The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates laws and safety. Online versions of Oklahoma’s Fund. Applications can be downloaded from a telephone line listing lake levels, planned boating safety manual are available at wildlifedepartment.com/apps.htm or requested water discharges and times, and water clar- dps.state.ok.us/ohp/aboutlp.htm. from the Wildlife Department. Proper verifica- ity. The number is (918) 669-752, or go online tion of receipt of benefits from the appropriate to www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/old_resvrept.

7 General Regulations

• possess fish, or parts thereof, taken by an- • owner’s name and address attached; General Regulations other person without written information • been attended at least once every 24 hours. It is unlawful to: which includes the taker’s name, address, • fish without carrying a license or written license number, date taken, and number and Limbline: Limblines are restricted to no evidence that you are exempt. kind of fish, plus name and address of person more than two hooks per line and 20 limblines receiving those fish. • fish upon the land of another without con- per person. A legal limbline is a line attached sent of the owner, lessee or occupant of that • use and/or place into lakes and reservoirs to a limb, branch, other natural object, or non- land. Anglers must obtain permission to enter of this state any container, including but not metallic manmade material and has: any posted or occupied land or land primar- limited to drums, cans, tubs, boxes or barrels • the owner’s name and address attached; ily devoted to farming, ranching or forestry which attract, entice or lure fish into an open purposes. Nothing in this guide shall be in- cavity within the container. • been attended at least once every 24 hours. terpreted as permitting fishing or allowing • possess, consume or use any alcoholic bever- access into any area, public or private, with- Yo-Yo: Yo-yos are restricted to no more than age as defined in 37 O.S., Section 163.1 on any out permission from the owners or custodian 20 per person and shall: lands or waterways subject to the control of as required by law. Consent is not valid for the Wildlife Department, except in desig- • have the owner’s name and address attached; more than one year, unless the owner, lessee, nated parking or camping areas. or occupant specifically grants consent for a • not be left unattended for more than six specified period of time. • use or posses any controlled and/or danger- hours; ous substance as defined in 63 O.S., Section • catch fish from the waters of this state which • not be strung or suspended from any hori- 2-101 on any lands or waterways subject to are dead or die as a result of , and not zontal line across any channel or navigable the control of the Wildlife Department. remove those fish and bury or burn them, waterway; except nothing will prevent anglers from re- • use Jet Skis, jet boats and other similar • have no more than 10 yo-yos attached from turning fish remains to lakes and reservoirs. nonpropeller-driven watercraft in the up- any one line or support; No person may bury or burn any dead fish per River above the confluence with where it will become exposed through ero- Baron Fork Creek. • not have metallic material in lines used for sion or where that land is at anytime subject attachment; • tamper with the trotline, throwline, jugline to overflow. or limbline of another person without per- • have lines no greater than 50 feet in length • sell, barter or trade fish, frogs or turtles, ex- mission from that person. and must be placed or suspended without re- cept with a commercial license. stricting or impeding boat traffic. Lines must • stock fish in any public waters including be visible to boats at all times, day or night. • enter, swim, wade, operate a boat or a float streams and rivers without written consent or floating device in any safety zone (the from the Wildlife Department director. These methods are legal for taking water area below any dam for a distance of nongame fish according to the following 50 yards from base of the dam). Method of Take provisions unless restricted under “Special • use, operate or park vehicles not registered Area Regulations” starting on page 18. for use on public roadways under Vehicle Regulations Code 47 O.S. 1971, 15-101 through 15-114, on These methods are legal for taking game Bow and Arrow: may be used to lands owned or managed by the Wildlife and nongame fish through­out the year, take nongame fish only, throughout the year in Department. statewide,­ unless restrict­ ed­ under­ “Special all waters unless restricted under “Special Area Area Regulations” starting on page 18. Regulations.” Legal bowfishing is restricted to: • any bow (including a crossbow); Rod and Reel: A person may use up to seven rods while fishing unless restricted further • arrows having no more than one point with KILL LAKE under “Special Area Regulations.” no more than four barbs on each point; • devices that permit a bow to be held mechani- Trotline/Throwlines: / throwlines cally at full or partial draw are permitted. are restricted to no more than three lines and Proven WEEDSwork at any depth. 100 hooks per person. AQUACIDE PELLETS Gig, Grabhook, Spear and : Gigs A legal trotline/throwline has: and spears are legal for taking nongame fish and • no glass or metallic floating device on the line; white bass only. Grabhooks (handheld hook, 800-328-9350 handheld pole of natural or man-made mate- • no metallic posts in water for attachment; rial, or rope with a single hook attached used Before After 10 lb. bag treats up to 4,000 sq. ft. $84.00. 50 lb. • lines made of nonmetallic material only; in the initial taking of a fish) are prohibited in bag treats up to 20,000 all state waters. Note: Scuba divers in Delaware • hooks at least 24 inches apart; sq. ft. $331.00. FREE and Mayes counties are no longer exempt from SHIPPING! Certified and approved for use by state • owner’s name and address attached to each the grabhook restriction. used by agencies State permit may line; Scuba divers are legal for taking nongame fish, be required. Registered blue and channel catfish. with the Federal E.P.A. • been attended at least once every 24 hours; Gigs, spears and spearguns shall: www.KillLakeWeeds.com/142 • not been set within three feet of surface of Order online today, or request free information. • not contain more than three points with no water at any point beyond six feet from ei- more than two barbs on each point; Our AQUACIDE CO. ther point of attachment, except at Great Salt 58th year PO Box 10748, DEPT 142 Plains and Ft. Supply reservoirs where water • be lawful in all rivers and streams from Dec. White Bear Lake, MN 55110-0748 is less than three feet deep. 1 through March 31, and year-round in all reservoirs, unless restricted under “Special JP Wildlife Solution Jugline: Juglines are restricted to no more Area Regulations;” than five hooks per line and 20 juglines per State License and Insured • Gigs shall be lawful year-round in rivers person. 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Turtle & Bullfrog Regulations

Snagging: , the dragging of one single hook or one treble hook attached to a What's legal when ? through the water to impale fish, shall be lawful in all waters year-round for Legal: Season & Limits: nongame fish only unless restricted under • Using only the hands to take • Noodling is lawful year-round in “Special Area Regulations.” nongame fish, which includes all waters unless restricted under , buffalo and carp. “Special Area Regulations” (pages Noodling: Noodling is the taking of non- 18-25). From May 1 to Aug. 31, game fish by use of hands only. Possession of • Using a stringer to secure a fish hooks, gaff hooks, spears, poles with hooks once it has been caught. the daily limit for noodling is three attached or ropes with hooks attached while in flathead catfish at least 20 inches the act of noodling shall be proof of violation Not legal to possess when noodling: long. From Sept. 1 to April 30, the daily limit for noodling is 10 flathead of the “hands only” noodling law. Noodling • Hooks, gaffs, spears, poles with catfish at least 20 inches long. shall be lawful year-round in all waters unless hooks attached, ropes with hooks There is no statewide daily limit or restricted under “Special Area Regulations.” attached. size restriction for buffalo, carp or Netting (Noncommercial): The use of gill • Any game fish, such as channel any other nongame fish. nets, trammel nets, hoop nets, or haul seines catfish and blue catfish. is prohibited statewide. Not legal to use to help catch fish: Seines, Cast Nets, Trawls and Dip Nets • Any object other than your hands (Noncommercial): Seining, cast netting, trawl- used to help you catch a fish. ing and dip netting bait for personal use is • It is unlawful to place into any lake lawful in all waters year-round except Lakes or reservoir any container that will Taft, Lone Chimney, Overholser (including tailwaters and downstream to NW 10th Street attract, entice or lure fish into an bridge), Hefner, Draper, Close to Home Fishing open cavity within that container. Waters (see page 34), the Wichita Mountains Containers include, but are not NWR, and in Wildlife Department Fishing limited to, drums, cans, tubs, boxes Areas (see page 36), however cast nets may and barrels. It is also illegal to be used to take bait for personal use at Lake noodle within such containers. Carl Etling and on the Illinois River from the south boundary of the MarVal trout camp downstream to the U.S. 64 Bridge. Any person may seine, trap or transport non- No person shall fish with more than three min- offer to sell shad taken from Oklahoma waters game fish commonly used for personal bait, now traps. All minnow traps must have the is prohibited. Minnow traps cannot be made provided the seine does not exceed 20 feet in owner’s name and address attached and the with glass. Cast nets shall have a mesh size no length and 1/2 inch mesh; unless seining for traps must be attended once every 24 hours. greater than 3/8 inch square. Trawl nets pulled minnows, then the mesh shall not exceed 1/4 All game fish and nongame fish not commonly by motor driven boats may not exceed three inch. Minnow traps shall have a mesh size no used for bait must be released immediately. No feet in diameter and 3/8 inch square mesh. greater than 1/2 inch, shall not be longer than person may possess with intent to transport or Cast nets, trawls and handheld dip nets are three feet, shall not exceed 18 inches in diameter transport via land-based transportation more lawful for taking nongame fish only as bait for on round traps or 18 inches on a side on square than 200 nongame fish, including shad, for personal use. A resident or nonresident fishing or rectangular traps. The trap entrance (throat) personal use as bait. The sale, offer for sale, license is required of each person using these cannot exceed two inches across the opening. transport from Oklahoma with intent to sell or methods, unless exempt.

Turtle Regulations Bullfrog Regulations Turtles may be taken in all waters with a Bullfrogs may be taken with hook and line, resident or nonresident fishing license with the gig, spear, bow and arrow or other methods, provisions listed below. Turtles taken with a except firearms, under a res­ident­ or nonresident firearm require a hunting license. Turtles may fishing license. Bullfrogs­ taken with a firearm be taken year-round provided that: require a hunting license. Bullfrogs may be taken year-round provided that: • no more than six tur­tles per day are taken; • no more than 15 bull­frogs per day • shooting of tur­tles on federal reservoirs is are taken; pro­hib­it­ed; • bullfrogs may not be sold or shipped out • terrestrial (land) turtles may not be sold; of state; • taking of the western chicken turtle, map • the Wichita Mountains NWR is closed to turtle, painted and razorback musk turtles bullfrog harvest. and/or alli­ ga­ tor­ snapping turtle is prohib­ it­ ed;­ • the Wichita Moun­tains NWR is closed to turtle harvest; • no aquatic turtles may be sold or purchased without the proper commercial turtle har- vester or buyer’s license.

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DAILY LIMIT SIZE LIMIT SPECIES (for areas without special regulations) (for areas without special regulations)

Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass 6 (combined) None

Spotted Bass None None

Channel and/or Blue Catfish (A) 15 (combined) Only one Blue Catfish over 30"

Flathead Catfish (B) 10 20" minimum

White and/or Black Crappie 37 (combined) None

Striped Bass (C) 5 (except Lake Texoma) None

Striped Bass Hybrids and/or White Bass (C) None None

Trout (C) See Trout regulations on pages 38-41

Walleye, Sauger and/or Saugeye 6 (combined) 18" minimum

for daily and size limits on specific areas. Paddlefish (C) See Paddlefish regulations on page 28 None

Alligator Gar (D) 1 None

(All species not listed have no daily or minimum size limits)

A. Scuba divers with spearguns from May 1 through August 31: Daily limit of three combined, no size limit. Statewide limits apply remainder of the year. B. Noodlers and scuba divers from May 1 through August 31: Daily limit of three, 20-inch minimum. Statewide limits apply remainder of year. C. Release of paddlefish, trout, striped bass and/or striped bass hybrids caught and placed on a stringer, in a livewell, or otherwise held in possession is Some areas have different regulations. See Pages – 25, 18 prohibited, statewide (no culling). D. Alligator gar may be caught by use of rod and reel, trotline, and throwline. Alligator gar taken by bow and arrow, gigs, spears, or spearguns cannot be “Special Regulations” Area released. Alligator gar caught and placed on a stringer cannot be released (a practice called culling).

Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth & Spotted Bass)

Statewide Daily Limit: Statewide Minimum Size Limit: • Largemouth & Smallmouth – 6 (combined) • None • Spotted – None Check pages 18 - 25 for areas with additional daily and size limits

Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Spotted Bass • Mouth hinge well behind eye • Mouth hinge in front of eye • Mouth hinge even with • State record: 14 lbs., 12.3 oz. • State record: 8 lbs., 7 oz back edge of eye • State record: 8 lbs., 2 oz.

Tooth Patch: Another way to distinguish black bass is the presence or absence of a tooth patch on the tongue. Most largemouth bass have Smallmouth and spotted bass The majority of largemouth bass have no tooth patch no tooth patch on the tongue. display a tooth patch on the on the tongue, while smallmouth and spotted bass do tongue. have a tooth patch on the tongue.

12 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide Catfish

Statewide Daily Limit: Statewide Size Limit: • Channel and/or Blue Catfish combined – 15 • Channel Catfish – None • Flathead Catfish – 10 • Blue Catfish – Only one over 30" • Flathead Catfish – 20" minimum Check pages 18 - 25 for areas with additional daily and size limits

Channel Catfish Blue Catfish Flathead Catfish • Curved anal fin • Straight anal fin • Tail not forked • State record: 35 lbs., 15 oz. • State record: 98 lbs. • State record: 78 lbs., 8 oz.

Crappie

Statewide Daily Limit: Statewide Minimum Size Limit: • 37 (combined White and/or Black crappie) • None

Check pages 18 - 25 for areas with additional daily and size limits

Black Crappie White Crappie • No true pattern to black spots • Distinct vertical bands of blue/gray spots • 7-8 bony spines in dorsal fin • 5-6 bony spines in dorsal fin • State record: 4 lbs., 10 oz. • State record: 4 lbs., 15 oz.

Daily Limits & Measuring Fish

Daily limits are for 24-hour periods (midnight to midnight). No person can have in their possession while in the field more than one daily limit of any fish species. Nonresidents cannot have more than two days' limit in their possession at any time, except for Paddlefish (see page 28). When measur­ ing­ fish, total length is mea­sured from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail, with fish laid flat on a ruler, mouth closed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 and tail fins pressed together.

2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide 13 Statewide Daily & Size Limits

Striped Bass, Hybrids, & white bass Statewide Daily Limit: Statewide Size Limit: • Striped Bass - 5 • None • Striped Bass Hybrids and/or White Bass - None Check pages 18 - 25 for areas with additional daily and size limits

Striped Bass Striped Bass Hybrid White Bass • Back not arched • Back slightly arched • Arched back • State record: 47 lbs., 8 oz. • State record: 23 lbs., 4 oz. • State record: 5 lbs., 4 oz.

• Strong, unbroken dark lines • Some broken lines • Faint lines, usually unbroken

Distinguishing White Bass White bass are also distinguished from striped Two long patches bass and striped bass hybrids by tooth patches on tongue on the tongue. White bass have a single tooth patch, striped bass and striped bass hybrids have One round or two tooth patches. heart-shaped patch on tongue Downward Views Inside Mouth of Lower Jaw and Tongue. Striped Bass and Striped Bass Hybrid White Bass

Trout (Rainbow & Brown)

Statewide Daily Limit: Statewide Minimum Size Limit: • Rainbow Trout - 6 • None • Brown Trout - 6 Check pages 38 - 41 for areas with additional daily and size limits

Rainbow Trout Brown Trout • State record: 10 lbs., 4 oz. • State record: 17 lbs., 4.6 oz. • Black spots on tail • Few or no black spots on tail

• Iridescence on sides • Orange and red spots on side

14 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide Walleye, Sauger, Saugeye Statewide Daily Limit: Statewide Minimum Size Limit: • 6 (combined) • 18" minimum Check pages 18 - 25 for areas with additional daily and size limits

Walleye Sauger Saugeye • State Record: 12 lbs., 13 oz. • State Record: 5 lbs., 5 oz. • State Record: 10 lbs., 10 oz. • No spots on spiny dorsal fin • Distinct spots on spiny dorsal fin • Spiny dorsal fin with distinct spots and bars in webbing

• Few or no cheek scales • Tan body with distinct • Cheek covered • Body gold with distinct • Cheek covered brown blotches with scales brown blotches with scales

Paddlefish Statewide Daily Limit: Statewide Minimum Size Limit: • 1 • None Check page 28 for areas with additional daily and size limits

• Distinctive rounded, protruding nose. • State Record: 125 lbs., 7 oz.

Alligator Gar Statewide Daily Limit: Statewide Minimum Size Limit: • 1 • None Check pages 18 - 25 for areas with additional daily and size limits Miami PADDLEFISH CAPITAL OF OKLAHOMA

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By Daniel Griffith ODWC Information and Education Specialist

Springtime brings some of the best fishing opportunities of the year for many fish species. The white bass in particular embarks on its annual spawning run up creeks and tributaries flowing into major reservoirs during spring, and the fast and furious feeding frenzies can be among the most rewarding fishing times of the year. You need only arm yourself with an assortment of jigs and a good rod and reel. Each region of the state can lay claim to some of the best white bass fishing in Oklahoma.

Eufaula Region: Central. Corps of Engineers contact: (918) 484-5135. Wade Free Wade Wildlife Department contact: Danny Bowen, biologist, (405) 379-5408. Flat Rock and Mill Creek offer two great spots to catch white bass. Flat Rock has easy access right off the road at the bridge that crosses over it, while Mill Creek will require a little walking. Mill Creek runs through the Eufaula Wildlife Management Area, and anglers should work upstream and downstream, depending on the flow, to find where the white bass are stacked up. Fishing surfacing schools in the central pool as well as in the North Canadian and South Canadian portions of the lake while also offers great chances at white bass. Broken Bow Region: Southeast. Corps of Engineers contact: (580) 494-6374. Wildlife Department biologist: Kyle James, biologist, (918) 686-3640. Biologist Kyle James claims that good habitat and an excellent supply of threadfin shad make Broken Bow the prime spot to catch white bass in the southeastern part of the state. White bass in the spring can be found north of the lake in the Mountain Fork River, and bank access and camping are near many of the popular places to catch a few sandies. Canton Region: Northwest. Corps of Engineers contact: (580) 886-2989. Wildlife Department contact: Ty Harper, biologist, (580) 747-3485. Known for its great walleye fishing, Canton Lake may not be the first lake to come to mind when the conversation turns to sand bass fishing. But some argue that it is the best location to go for some white bass in northwestern Oklahoma. The spring run is best along the North Cana- Lake Texoma dian River coming into Canton and a couple of miles upstream. During Region: South Central. summer, fishing along the dam on the southern end of the lake is a good Corps of Engineers contact: (903) 465-4990. way to land sand bass. Wildlife Department contact: Cliff Sager, biologist, (580) 920-5771. Cliff Sager, south central region senior biologist, said, “Texoma white Tenkiller bass are often overlooked because of the lake’s great striped bass popula- Region: East Central. tion.” Sager said that if conditions are right, the spring spawning run is Corps of Engineers contact: (918) 487-5252. as good as anywhere else in the state. Pennington Creek provides the Wildlife Department contact: Josh Johnston, biologist, best place to catch the white bass during the spring run. (918) 683-1031. “Thousands of people from across the state and from other states Kaw Lake have come to Tenkiller year after year to catch white bass during the Region: North Central. spring,” biologist Josh Johnston said. Although he has noticed a decline Corps of Engineers contact: (580) 762-5611. in the number of anglers fishing Tenkiller over the years, Johnston said Wildlife Department contact: Tom Wolf, biologist, (580) 716-3131. he believes the white bass fishing is as good as, if not better than, it has The hot spots during springtime are north of the lake in the been in the past. Horseshoe Bend north of the lake provides a prime River and northeast on Little Beaver Creek. location for catching the spring run at its peak. Waurika Fort Gibson Region: Southwest. Region: Northeast. Corps of Engineers contact: (580) 963-2111. Corps of Engineers contact: (918) 682-4314. Wildlife Department contact: Ryan Ryswyk, biologist, Wildlife Department contact: Josh Johnston, biologist, (580) 512-0204. (918) 683-1031. “While Beaver Creek offers a fair place to catch the run, it’s more Fort Gibson in northeastern Oklahoma provides some great bank access common for anglers to target spawning white bass on the rip-rap along along with boat access to springtime white bass fishing. Chouteau Creek at the east-west running dam,” said Larry Cofer, southwest region fisher- the State Highway 412 bridge and farther north where Pryor Creek crosses ies supervisor. Cofer said the success of the white bass in Waurika is U.S. 69 provide some great bank access for those unable to fish from a boat, because of the lake’s high abundance of shad. said Brad Johnston, northeast region fisheries technician.

16 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS)

It's the law: Persons must remove all aquatic plants and clean zebra mussels and/or quagga mussels off of boats or trailers and other gear prior to launching boats into Oklahoma waters. Gene Gilliland Gene What are ANS? Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) are invasive, non-native species that threaten the ecological integrity of aquatic ecosystems in Oklahoma. ANS can be brought into the state unknowingly by anglers and boaters who move their boats and equipment from one body of water to another without cleaning them. These species often have no natural predators and can expand their range and population size unchecked, damaging native species and harming lakes, streams, and rivers. ANS cause harm to fish populations and other aquatic organisms and can clog up water intake structures and waterways. Hydrilla plants grow thickly in areas to the point that recreation is limited, and bighead and silver carp can displace other species such as paddlefish. Anglers and boaters are vital partners in preventing ANS from spreading.

As soon as you pull your boat out of the water, follow these steps: Check: Drain: Clean or Dry: Inspect your boat, trailer and equipment for Drain water from your boat, motor, bilge, live Pressure wash the boat, trailer and equipment zebra mussels, mud, plant fragments, seeds, wells, bait containers, coolers, and ballast. with hot water (140º F). If pressure wash is not and any other organisms from the water. available, allow the boat, trailer and equipment Remove them. to dry thoroughly for at least five days before visiting a new water body.

“Hi, I’m Kevin Van Dam and I make a living fishing all over the country. Unfortunately, zebra mussels are affecting a lot of our fisheries. The best

Todd Craighead way to stop the spread of them is to power wash your boat and trailer every time you leave a lake. Make sure you do it. I always do mine.”

Watch Online View a video on zebra mussels Want more info? Visit ProtectYourWaters.net. online at tinyurl.com/cr74qwh or Think you found ANS? scan the QR code. Contact biologist Curtis Tackett at (405) 521-3721.

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The following water bodies have regulations that differ from statewide regulations for one or more species of fish. Anglers should keep in mind that municipalities, national wildlife refuges and the Chickasaw (Lake Arbuckle) have the authority to set fishing regulations on waters in their jurisdiction that may differ from either the statewide regulations listed beginning on page 8 or the individual lake regulations listed below.

It is the angler's responsibility to know what regulations apply to the body of water he or she is fishing. Tailwaters First 1,000 feet below any federal or Grand River Dam Authority dam Fishing limited to only two rods and reels per person. Unlawful to keep a foul-hooked fish (any fish hooked other than inside the mouth), unless taken in a tailwater open to snagging. Bowfishing prohibited, except Wister, Eufaula, Ft. Gibson, Keystone, and Hudson which are open. Bowfishing is open on Thunderbird past the first 75 feet from the dam. Gigs, spears and spearguns prohibited, except Hudson which is open. Snagging prohibited, except Ft. Gibson tailwaters are open 24 hours; Wister is open to snagging from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., year-round. Snagging of paddlefish or any fish is closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. year round on the Grand River from the U.S. 412 bridge upstream to the Markham Ferry (Lake Hudson) dam.

Salt Fork of the Arkansas River from the spillway of Great Salt Plains Lake downstream to State Highway 38 bridge Prohibited method of fishing: bowfishing (see Tailwaters above), trotline, throwline, limbline, jugline and yo-yo.

Fishing restrictions for Bureau of Reclamation tailwaters The following restrictions apply to these Bureau of Reclamation tailwaters. Closed, year-round: Arbuckle, Ft. Cobb and Foss. First 75 feet from dam closed: Altus-Lugert, McGee Creek, Tom Steed, and Thunderbird.

Arcadia Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods LAKES Contact: (405) 216-7470. and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- and reel and bowfishing. No other method of Adair Recreation Area mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch fishing allowed. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- minimum. Striped bass and/or striped bass mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch hybrids: five combined per day, of which only Canton (includes the lake, upstream to minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six two may be 20 inches or longer. State Highway 281 and the tailwaters combined per day/only one blue catfish over below the dam) 30 inches. Birch Contact: (580) 886-2989. Methods: Fishing limited to only one rod Contact: (918) 396-3170. Daily/Size Limits: Striped bass hybrids and reel per person. No other method of fish- Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- and/or white bass: 20 combined per day, of ing allowed. mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch which only five may be 20 inches or longer. minimum. Striped bass hybrids and/or white Altus-Lugert bass: 20 combined per day, of which only five Carl Albert Contact: (580) 563-2238. may be 20 inches or longer. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Black Kettle National Grasslands minimum. minimum. Walleye and/or saugeye: six per Lakes (Black Kettle, Skipout, Spring Methods: Fishing limited to rod and reel day/14-inch minimum. (This regulation applies Creek) only. No other method of fishing allowed. to the tailwater also.) Striped bass hybrids and/ Contact: (580) 497-2143. or white bass: 20 combined per day, of which Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Carl Blackwell only five may be 20 inches or longer. mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Contact: (405) 372-5157. minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- American Horse combined per day/only one blue catfish over mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Attention Anglers: American Horse Lake is 30 inches. minimum. Striped bass hybrids and/or white undergoing repairs and is closed to fishing during Methods: Prohibited methods of fishing: bass: 20 combined per day, of which only five the renovation. trotlines, throwlines, limblines, yo-yos, jug- may be 20 inches or longer. Contact: (580) 474-2668. lines. Daily/Size Limits: Channel and/or blue Carl Etling catfish: six combined per day/only one blue Broken Bow (from the slab at the Attention Anglers: Fishing opportunities are- catfish over 30 inches. Narrows downstream to the dam) limited due to prolonged drought. Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods Contact: (580) 494-6379. Contact: (580) 474-2668. and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and/or Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- and reel and bowfishing. No other method of smallmouth bass: six combined per day/14- mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch fishing allowed. inch minimum. minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined per day/only one blue catfish over Arbuckle Burtschi 30 inches. Striped bass hybrids: five per day/ Contact: (580) 622-3161. Contact: (580) 529-2795. no size limit. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Methods: One rod and reel per person smallmouth bass: six combined per day/13- mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch during trout season (other times no more than to 16-inch protected slot limit. All crappie: 15 minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six two rods and reels per person). Fishing lim- combined per day/10-inch minimum. combined per day/only one blue catfish over ited to rod and reel and bowfishing. No other 30 inches.

18 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide method of fishing allowed. Stanley Draper Elmer Thomas (Wichita Mountains Note: For additional trout regulations see Contact: (405) 755-4014. NWR) page 38. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Daily/Size Limits: Channel and/or blue mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch catfish: six combined per day/only one blue Chimney Rock/W.R. Holway minimum. catfish over 30 inches. Contact: (918) 782-9594. Methods: Fishing limited to no more than Methods: Fishing limited to rod and reel Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- three rods and reels per person, with no more only. No other method of fishing allowed. mouth bass: six combined / 13- to 16-inch pro- than three hooks per line (treble hooks are tected slot limit. considered one hook). Bowfishing is permit- Eufaula ted year-round during daylight hours only. No Contact: (918) 484-5135. Chouteau (includes oxbows and other method of fishing allowed, including no Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- cutoffs) castnetting. mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Contact: (918) 682-4314. minimum. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Dripping Springs Methods: : mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- • Pickens Lake - Fishing open only to resi- minimum. mouth bass: six combined per day. There is a dents under 16 or 65 and older, or those 60 16- to 22-inch protected slot limit, of which only percent or more disabled, or legally blind Copan one may be 22 inches or longer. and those accompanying. Fishing limited Contact: (918) 532-4334. to only two rods and reels per person. No Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Ellsworth other fishing methods allowed. mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Contact: (580) 529-2663 • Kid’s fish out lake- Fishing open only minimum. Daily/Size Limits: Walleye, sauger and sau- to persons under 16 or 64 and older, or geye: six combined per day/14-inch minimum. those 60 percent or more disabled, or le- Crowder (Washita County) (This regulation applies to the tailwaters also.) gally blind or physically impaired and Contact: (800) 654-8240 before 5 p.m.; (580) one companion. Fishing limited to only 343-2443 after 5 p.m. Elmer two rods and reels per person. No other Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Attention Anglers: Elmer Lake is currently method of fishing allowed. mouth bass: six combined per day. There is a undergoing renovations. The lake will not fill 16- to 22-inch protected slot limit, of which only until sufficient rainfall has occurred. Please call Evans Chambers one may be 22 inches or longer. Channel and/ for updates. Contact: (580) 474-2668. or blue catfish: six combined per day/only one Contact: (580) 474-2668. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- blue catfish over 30 inches. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six Dahlgren minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined per day/only one blue catfish over Contact: (405) 325-7288. combined per day/only one blue catfish over 30 inches. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- 30 inches. Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod and reel and bowfishing. No other method of combined per day/only one blue catfish over and reel and bowfishing. No other method of fishing allowed. 30 inches. fishing allowed. Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods Foss and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod Contact: (580) 592-4433. and reel and bowfishing. No other method of fishing allowed.

Tips for Fishing with Youngsters

Fishing with youngsters can be rewarding and memorable for everyone, especially if you know what to expect. Heed these tips to help make your outing great. • It’s not about the fish. In 10 years, the memories will be of positive times spent together, not how many fish were caught. • Youngsters are happy to catch anything. It’s not about looking for lunkers. Young anglers are just as excited when 5-inch bluegill snatch their worms. • This trip is about them, not you. Bring the camera instead of your own fishing gear. Be patient, as you’ll spend most of the time helping them cast, get free from weeds, putting worms on as bait, and removing hooks. • Keep it short, especially if the fishing is slow. Thirty minutes is a long time for a short attention span. Changing positions often might help, as will snacks and drinks. • It’s OK to play with the worms… or dig in the mud, watch the geese, splash the turtles, etc. Exploring nature is a far better use of time than playing video games, and it’s fine if your fishing trip turns into a nature walk or boat ride. Taking children fishing is just another step toward building a lifelong love of the outdoors. Not to mention, it’s a great opportunity for families to take a break from hectic schedules. Take a child fishing today! — Andrea Crews, senior biologist

2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide 19 Special Area Regulations

below Pensacola Dam downstream to and reel and bowfishing. No other method of LAKES (Continued) State Highway 82 bridge) fishing allowed. Contact: (918) 782-9594. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and Hefner smallmouth bass: six combined per day/14- smallmouth bass: six combined per day/14- Contact: (405) 755-4014. inch minimum. Walleye and/or saugeye: six inch minimum. All crappie: 15 combined per Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- combined per day/14-inch minimum. Striped day/10-inch minimum. Striped bass hybrids mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch bass hybrids and/or white bass: 20 combined and/or white bass: 20 combined per day, of minimum. per day, of which only five may be 20 inches which only five may be 20 inches or longer. Methods: Fishing limited to no more than or longer. Paddlefish: see regulations on page 28. three rods and reels per person, with no more than three hooks per line (treble hooks are Fort Cobb Great Salt Plains (including lake and considered one hook). Bowfishing is permit- Contact: (405) 643-2249. tailwaters) ted year-round but during daylight hours only. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Contact: (580) 626-4731. No other method of fishing allowed, including mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Daily/Size Limits: Walleye, sauger or saug- castnetting. minimum. Walleye, sauger or saugeye: six eye: six combined per day/no size limit. combined per day/14-inch minimum. Striped Heyburn bass hybrids and/or white bass: 20 combined Greenleaf Contact: (918) 247-6391. per day, of which only five may be 20 inches Contact: (800) 654-8240 before 5 p.m.; (580) Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- or longer. 343-2443 after 5 p.m. mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- minimum. Fort Gibson (includes all tributaries mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch and upstream to Markham Ferry Dam) minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six Hudson Contact: (918) 682-4314. combined per day/only one blue catfish over Contact: (918) 782-9594. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and 30 inches. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and smallmouth bass: six combined per day/14- smallmouth bass: six combined per day/14- inch minimum. All crappie: 15 combined per Hall inch minimum. All crappie: 15 combined per day/10-inch minimum. Paddlefish: see regula- Contact: (580) 529-2795. day/10-inch minimum. Tailwater regulations: tions on page 28. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- see section on page 18. Paddlefish regula- mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch tions: see page 28. Grand (applies to all tributaries and minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six upstream to state line, and to the area combined per day/only one blue catfish over Hugo 30 inches. Contact: (580) 326-3345. Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod

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Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- smallmouth bass. Striped bass and/or striped LAKES (Continued) mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch bass hybrids: 10 combined per day, of which minimum. only two may be 20 inches or longer. White bass: 25 per day/no size limit. Channel and/ Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Schooler or blue catfish: 15 combined per day/ 12-inch mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch mini- Contact: (918) 297-0153. minimum. Only one blue catfish over 30 inches. mum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- All crappie: 37 combined per day/10-inch min- per day/only one blue catfish over 30 inches. mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch imum. Flathead catfish: five per day/20-inch Methods: Fishing limited to rod and reel minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six minimum. Alligator gar: from May 1 through only. No other method of fishing allowed. combined per day/only one blue catfish over May 31, angling for alligator gar by any method 30 inches. is prohibited between the State Highway 99/U.S. Overholser (including tailwaters and Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods 377 bridge upstream to the Interstate 35 bridge. downstream to NW 10th Street bridge) and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod Contact: (405) 755-4014. and reel and bowfishing. No other method of Thunderbird Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- fishing allowed. Contact: (405) 360-3572. mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- minimum. Skiatook mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Methods: Fishing limited to no more than Contact: (918) 396-3170. minimum. three rods and reels per person, with no more Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and/or Methods: Within the Little River above than three hooks per line (treble hooks are smallmouth bass: six combined per day/14- Franklin Road in Cleveland Co. the following considered one hook). Bowfishing is permit- inch minimum. Striped bass hybrids (does not methods of fishing are prohibited: bowfish- ted year-round but during daylight hours only. include white bass): five per day, of which only ing, gigs and spears, spearguns, snagging, and No other methods of fishing allowed, including two may be 20 inches or longer. noodling. castnetting. Sooner Tom Steed Ozzie Cobb Contact: (580) 723-4415. Contact: (580) 569-2032. Contact: (918) 297-0153. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch min- mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch minimum. Striped bass hybrids or white bass: imum. Striped bass hybrids and/ or white bass: minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six 20 combined per day, of which only 5 may be 20 combined per day, of which only five may combined per day/only one blue catfish over 20 inches or longer. Striped bass: 5 per day, be 20 inches or longer. 30 inches. minimum length of 20 inches; others must be Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods returned to the water immediately. Vanderwork and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod Methods: Fishing limited to rod and reel, Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- and reel and bowfishing. No other method of bowfishing and noodling. No other method mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch fishing allowed. of fishing allowed. Fishing is prohibited from minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six dam, fenced area below dam, and north bank combined per day/only one blue catfish over Pawhuska of intake channel. Fishing in the buoy-marked 30 inches. Contact: (918) 287-3040. intake channel, discharge channel and spill- Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods Methods: Fishing limited to only one rod way embankment is bank fishing only (no float and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod and reel per person during trout season (other tubes or wading). and reel and bowfishing. No other method of times, consult City of Pawhuska for fishing fishing allowed. regulations). Taft Note: For additional trout regulations see Daily/Size limits: Largemouth and small- Vincent page 38. mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Contact: (580) 474-2668. minimum. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Pine Creek Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch Contact: (580) 933-4239. and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and/or and reel. No other method of fishing allowed. combined per day/only one blue catfish over smallmouth bass: six combined per day/14- 30 inches. inch minimum. Tenkiller Ferry (downstream from Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods Horseshoe Bend boat ramp to dam) and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod Raymond Gary Contact: (918) 487-5252. and reel and bowfishing. No other method of Contact: (918) 297-0153. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and/or fishing allowed. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- smallmouth bass: six combined per day/13- mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch mini- to 16-inch protected slot limit. All crappie: 15 Watonga () mum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined combined per day/10-inch minimum. Contact: (580) 474-2668. per day/only one blue catfish over 30 inches. Methods: Prohibited methods of fishing: Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods gigs and spears downstream from Horseshoe mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod Bend boat ramp: speargunning legal when used minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six and reel and bowfishing. No other method of with scuba, except taking flathead catfish from combined per day/only one blue catfish over fishing allowed. June 15 through July 15 is prohibited. 30 inches. Methods: Fishing limited to one rod and Robert S. Kerr (includes oxbows and Texoma reel per person during trout season (other times cutoffs) Contact: (903) 465-4990. no more than two rods and reels per person). Contact: (918) 775-4475. Note: Some methods of fishing on the Fishing limited to rod and reel and bowfishing. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Oklahoma portion of Lake Texoma do not apply No other method of fishing allowed. mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch mini- to the Texas portion. Check the Texas Fishing Note: For additional trout regulations see mum. Sauger: six per day/16-inch minimum. Guide for details. page 38. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth, small- Sardis mouth and spotted bass: five combined per Waurika Contact: (918) 569-4131. day/14-inch minimum for largemouth and Contact: (580) 963-2111.

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LAKES (Continued) Blue River Public Fishing and Lower Illinois River (From Tenkiller Hunting Area dam downstream to the confluence of Daily/Size Limits: All species of black the Arkansas River) Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- bass; six combined per day/14-inch minimum. Daily/Size Limits: Sauger; six per day/16- mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch min- Channel and/or blue catfish; six combined per inch minimum. Largemouth and smallmouth imum. Striped bass hybrids and/ or white bass: day/only one blue catfish over 30 inches. All bass; six combined per day/14-inch minimum. 20 combined per day, of which only five may crappie; six combined per day/no size limit. Methods: From Tenkiller Dam downstream be 20 inches or longer. Possession limit is twelve (12) of all species of to the U.S. 64 bridge; fishing limited to one rod Wayne Wallace game fish after the first day. and reel per person. No other method of fishing Methods: Fishing limited to one rod and allowed. (Also see “Tailwaters” regulations.) Contact: (918) 465-2565. reel per person during trout season (other times Note: For more trout regulations see Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- no more than two rods and reels per person). page 38. mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch No other method of fishing allowed. minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish: six Note: For more trout regulations see pages Upper Illinois River and tributaries combined per day/only one blue catfish over 38 and 40. (includes Baron Fork Creek and Flint 30 inches. Creek) Methods: Fishing limited to only two rods Lower Canadian River (downstream Daily/Size Limits: Illinois River upstream and reels per person. Fishing limited to rod from Eufaula dam for one mile) from Horseshoe Bend boat ramp, Baron Fork and reel and bowfishing. No other method of Methods: Gigs and spears, spearguns, and Creek and Flint Creek; all species of black bass; fishing allowed. snagging prohibited. (Also see “Tailwaters” six combined per day/ no size limit on large- W.D. Mayo (includes oxbows, cutoffs, regulations.) mouth or spotted bass, however, smallmouth and below dam to state line) bass have a 9- to 12-inch protected slot limit of Caney River (Below Hulah Lake dam) which only one smallmouth greater than 12 Contact: (918) 775-4475. Methods: Bowfishing prohibited from inches may be included in the daily limit of Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Hulah dam downstream 1,200 feet to the re- six black bass. mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch mini- regulation dam. Gigs, spears, spearguns and Methods: Snagging and noodling are pro- mum. Sauger: six per day/16-inch minimum. snagging prohibited from Hulah dam down- hibited at all times. Bowfishing, speargunning, Webbers Falls (includes oxbows and stream to the confluence of old and new river and are prohibited, except for the fol- cutoffs) channels. (Also see “Tailwaters” regulations.) lowing methods/seasons: Contact: (918) 487-5252. Flint Creek - (see regulations on fish- • Upstream from Horseshoe Bend boat ramp; Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- ing methods on Upper Illinois River and bowfishing and speargunning are permit- mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch min- Tributaries) ted from Dec. 1 through March 31. Gigging imum. Sauger: six per day/16-inch minimum. is permitted from Dec. 1 through March 1. Wister (from dam upstream to U.S. 271 Glover River from confluence with • Upstream from State Highway 51/U.S. 62 on Fourche Maline River, to U.S. 59 on Little River upstream to the “Forks bridge; gigging is permitted from Dec. 1 the Poteau River and to the low water of the Glover” through March 31. dam, ½ mile above County Road 156 on Daily/Size Limits: All species of black bass; Holson Creek) six combined per day/no size limit on large- Kiamichi River (below dam) mouth or spotted bass, however, smallmouth Methods: Trotlines, throwlines and noo- Contact: (918) 655-7206. bass have a 12-inch minimum of which only dling are prohibited from Hugo dam down- Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- three smallmouth greater than 12 inches may stream to first railroad bridge. (Also see mouth bass: six combined per day/14-inch min- be included in the daily limit of six black bass. “Tailwaters” regulations.) imum. For tailwater restrictions, see page 18. Grand (Neosho) River (below Grand Lee Creek (including Little Lee Creek) Lake-Pensacola Dam) Daily/Size Limits: All species of black bass; RIVERS AND CREEKS Methods: (Also see “Tailwaters” regulations.) six combined per day/no size limit on large- • Bowfishing prohibited below turbine outlets mouth or spotted bass, however, smallmouth Arkansas River (Keystone dam down- downstream to State Park and below spillway bass have a 9- to 12-inch protected slot limit of stream to the Arkansas state line) outlet downstream to highline crossing. The which only one smallmouth greater than 12 Daily/Size Limits: Sauger; six per day/16- next ½ mile below the highline crossing is inches may be included in the daily limit of inch minimum. closed only when the spillway gates are dis- six black bass. Methods: charging water and for seven days following • From Keystone Dam downstream to Interstate closure of the gates. Little River below Pine Creek 44 bridge in Tulsa; snagging is prohibited, and Lake dam • Gigs, spears and spearguns are prohibited keeping a foul-hooked fish (any fish hooked Methods: Trotlines, throwlines, limblines, below turbine outlets downstream to State other than inside the mouth) is prohibited. yo-yos and juglines are prohibited from the Park bridge and below spillway outlets dam downstream for a distance of 2,000 feet • In the tailwaters area immediately below downstream for one mile. (Also see “Tailwaters” regulations.) Webbers Falls Lock and Dam; bowfishing, • Snagging is prohibited below turbine outlets gigs, spears, spearguns and snagging is downstream to State Park bridge and below Lower Mountain Fork River trout prohibited in the first 1,000 feet. Trotlines, spillway outlets downstream to highline area (below Broken Bow dam) throwlines, limblines, juglines and yo-yos crossing. The next ½ mile below the highline Methods: Fishing limited to one rod and are prohibited below Webbers Falls Lock crossing is closed to snagging only when reel per person. No other method of fishing and Dam for a distance of one mile. spillway gates are closed. allowed. (Also see “Tailwaters” regulations.) Note: For more trout regulations see Baron Fork Creek (see restrictions on • Noodling is prohibited below turbine outlets page 38. fishing methods on Upper Illinois River downstream to State Park bridge and below and Tributaries) the spillway outlets downstream to highline crossing, except noodling shall be legal the day of and two days following closure of spillway.

24 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide Oklahoma River (North Canadian no more than two rods and reels per person). River from NW 10th to NE 10th, No other method of fishing allowed. Oklahoma City) Note: For more trout regulations see page 38. See page 34 for "Close to Home Fishing" area regulations. Upper Poteau River and Fourche OTHER AREAS Maline River and tributaries in Le Flore Co. Camp Gruber JMTC Methods: Prohibited methods of fishing: For information on fishing opportuni- gigs, spears, and spearguns. ties, open dates and areas, as well as other regulations pertaining to Camp Gruber Joint Lower Poteau River (downstream Maneuver Training Center, contact Oklahoma from Wister dam to ¼ mile past conflu- Army National Guard online at ok.ngb.army. ence of old and new river channels) mil/CGTS/ or call the voice phone system at Methods: Prohibited methods of fishing: (918) 549-6041. trotlines and throwlines. (Also see “Tailwaters” regulations) Ponds and creeks within the following Wildlife Department Medicine Creek trout area (Gondola Management Areas: Lake dam south to State Highway 49 Atoka, Beaver River, Gary Sherrer, Cherokee, bridge) Cookson, Ellis Co., Ft. Gibson, James Collins, Methods: Fishing limited to one rod and Robert S. Kerr WMA, Lexington, Okmulgee reel per person during trout season. Fishing (except in Deep Fork River), Pushmataha, limited to rod and reel and bowfishing. No Robbers Cave, Sandy Sanders and Stringtown other method of fishing allowed. Daily/Size Limits: Largemouth and small- Note: For more trout regulations see mouth bass; six combined per day/14-inch page 38. minimum. Channel and/or blue catfish; six combined per day/only one blue catfish over Lower Red River (below Lake Texoma) 30 inches. Denison Dam downstream to the mouth of the Shawnee Creek: We advise anglers to Ponds and creeks within either meet all fishing license requirements for both the Honobia Creek or Three Rivers Oklahoma and Texas. See map below. If you are Wildlife Management Areas fishing in Oklahoma waters, an Oklahoma fish- Special Permits: All resident anglers age 405-749-1808 or 1-877-420-3411 ing license is required, unless exempt. If you 18 (by Dec. 31 of the previous calendar year) are fishing in Texas waters, you need a Texas to 63, and all non-resident anglers regardless fishing license. A Lake Texoma fishing license of age must possess the Land Access Permit to is not valid below Denison Dam. either fish and/or hunt on either the Honobia Creek or Three Rivers Wildlife Management 75A Oklahoma Areas. For additional Honobia/Three Rivers WMA regulations see the "Oklahoma Hunting" Red River Outdoor Books for Kids! 2 guide (regulations). Discover the great outdoors and the joys of hunting 1 and fishing through these fun adventure books! Ponds and creeks within other Dept. Texas mouth of Denison Dam of Wildlife Management Areas not : OK/TX state line Shawnee Creek NOW JUST listed above “The Fishing $ GPS Coordinates 1 33°49´8.1˝ N Lat 96°34´5.0˝ W Long 12.95 for border markers: Daily/Size Limits: Channel and/or blue Trip” Plus S&H 2 33°49´11.5˝ N Lat 96°33´20.2˝ W Long catfish; six combined per day/only one blue

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Location: About 2 miles south of State Highway 10 on State Contacts: Call Paddlefish/Caviar Coordinator Brent Gordon Highway 137. at (918) 686-3673 or the PRC at (918) 542-9422. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Fish pick-up: Wildlife Department employees will pick up and Sunday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; closed Monday and fish from bank and boat anglers. Call the PRC to arrange for Friday. Open March 2 to April 30, 2013. a pick-up. Purpose: Wildlife Department biologists collect important biological data for the paddlefish management plan, process paddlefish meat for anglers and salvage paddlefish eggs.

Q: What is the PRC's purpose? Q: Why do some paddlefish have bands on their jaw? A: To collect biological data that will help biologists manage A: Biologist use a technique called “tag and release” to estimate this population of unique fish. When anglers bring in their fish, population numbers. The biologist net, tag, measure, and release biologists can learn about the age, gender, and reproductive the paddlefish. They then return and net the same area, and can success of paddlefish and use this information to make then estimate the population. management recommendations to keep the population healthy. As a side benefit, anglers take home meat from their own fish that Q: What if I catch a banded paddlefish? has been safely cleaned and packaged, and biologists process a previously wasted resource (eggs) into caviar to generate funds A: Call the Wildlife Department’s Jenks office at (918) 299-2334 to further paddlefish management and angler access. to report your catch.

Q: How old are these fish? Aaron Stone A: Most are about 7 to 12 years of age. Males mature around used a rod age 7, while females mature around 10 years of age. and line to catch this state record Q: Why can the ODWC sell the eggs and the individual 125 lb., 7 oz. anglers cannot? paddlefish in the Arkansas wildlifedepartment.com A: With few exceptions, it is illegal to sell wildlife or wildlife River on April parts. These laws protect wildlife from exploitation. By salvaging 10, 2011. formerly discarded paddlefish eggs, the Wildlife Department can put the money from the sales back into the to benefit all anglers.

Paddlefish Regulations fish in possession at any other time. When snagging for paddlefish, anglers are Paddlefish daily limit is one daily on Sunday, of paddlefish by use of rod allowed only one single hook or one treble Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. and reel, trotlines and throwlines is allowed, hook. All hooks must have barbs removed or Any paddlefish caught on a Monday or Friday year-round. Paddlefish must be released imme- completely closed. Anglers must stop snagging must be released immediately. Anglers cannot diately after being caught, unless kept for the when a paddlefish is kept. When landing a pad- possess a paddlefish in the field on Mondays daily limit. Anglers fishing trotlines or throw- dlefish, it is illegal to use gaff hooks or any or Fridays. lines must release all paddlefish before leaving technique or device that injures the fish, unless Once you keep a fish, you must stop pad- their lines (unless keeping one for a daily limit). the angler is bowfishing. dlefish fishing (snagging) for the day. Paddlefish taken by bowfishing, gigs, spears No person can possess eggs (attached to the Paddlefish angling by all methods is closed and spearguns cannot be released. These meth- egg membrane) of more than one paddlefish. No on the Spring River from the State Highway 60 ods cannot be used Mondays and Fridays. person can possess more than 3 pounds of pro- bridge upstream to the line. Snagging Paddlefish not immediately released are con- cessed paddlefish eggs or fresh paddlefish eggs of paddlefish or any fish is closed from 10 p.m. sidered kept and must be tagged immediately removed from the membrane. Processed eggs to 6 a.m. year round on the Grand River from with the angler’s paddlefish permit number. are any eggs taken from a paddlefish that have the State Highway 412 bridge upstream to the Date and time of harvest must be recorded on gone through a process that turns the eggs into Markham Ferry (Lake Hudson) dam. the permit. Under no circumstances can any the product caviar or into a caviar-like product. Residents and nonresidents must obtain a paddlefish be caught, kept and later released No person can ship into or out of, transport free paddlefish permit in addition to a fish- (no culling). into or out of, have in possession with the intent ing license before fishing for paddlefish. The Each cleaned paddlefish and its parts (car- to so transport, or cause to be removed from free permit is available at wildlifedepartment. cass, meat or eggs) must be tagged and kept this state, raw unprocessed, processed or frozen com or by contacting fishing license dealers or separate from all other cleaned paddlefish or paddlefish eggs. any Wildlife Department office in the state (see paddlefish parts. Each person must keep his All paddlefish must have all internal organs Fisheries Contacts, page 44). paddlefish distinctly separate from paddlefish removed before leaving the state. Residents and nonresidents may have one taken by others. Paddlefish and paddlefish parts Note: For information on fishing below dams paddlefish in their possession in the field. Non- must remain tagged until the person in posses- for paddlefish, see “Tailwaters” on page 18. residents may have no more than four paddle- sion of the same reaches his residence.

28 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide Lake Records Program Taking Good Photos of your catch Fishing and photographs just seem to go together. When your buddy hauls in a nice catch, it’s always a good idea to snap a photo to preserve the moment. And photos are even more important when an angler gets a possible record- breaker in hand. But on occasion, those trophy photos What is the biggest fish you’ve ever caught? A 7-pound largemouth, a 2-pound crap- don’t turn out as great as you’d hoped. pie or a 45-pound blue catfish? While your fish may not have broken a state record, it could Here are some hints and tips for taking very possibly be the biggest fish ever caught out of your favorite lake. The Lake Record fish better photos of those notable catches. program was established to recognize big fish and the lakes where they are caught. • Get close to the subjects. When you think you are close enough, go ahead Been to the lake lately? and get closer. You might have caught a lake record! • Keep the angler and the fish in the center of the frame. The Lake Record fish program continues to grow, as more and more anglers find themselves holding a fish that qualifies for a lake record. From lakes large and small, from one side of • Ball caps and bright sunshine are sure to the state to the other, the Lake Record program recognizes anglers who land a fish that is a create dark shadows on the angler’s face. record for that lake. Ask the angler to remove the cap, or make Once an angler catches a fish that might qualify as a lake record, he or she must have the sure you use a flash to fill in the shadows. catch certified at a Lake Record Keeper location. For a full list of record keepers, visit our web • Likewise, sunglasses should not be site, wildlifedepartment.com/fishing.htm masking the eyes of the angler. The minimum weights to qualify your catch in the Lake Record program must be larger • Show off a smile, not a grimace. This than a 6 lb. largemouth bass; 4 lb. smallmouth bass; 2 lb. spotted bass; 2 lb. crappie; 15 should be a happy moment for all to lb. channel catfish; 40 lb. blue or flathead catfish; 3 lb. white bass; 20 lb. striped bass; 8 lb. remember. hybrid; 5 lb. walleye/saugeye; 1 lb. sunfish or a 40 lb. paddlefish. • Place the angler and fish in front of a background of green trees or blue water. Make sure to avoid cluttered and ugly backgrounds. • Make sure to take plenty of shots so you can avoid closed eyes or bad Jon Duvall of Wister holds his Wister expressions. Be sure to get horizontal and Lake Record crappie caught with vertical photos, and set your camera to rod and reel April 17, 2010, weighing 4.2 pounds. take higher quality photos in case one of them is published in a record book. • Take care to minimize the handling of a fish if it will be released after photos are taken. Handling disturbs the fish’s slime layer, which can allow infections to set in later. Also minimize the time a fish is out of the water. • When possible, anglers should hold fish horizontally, at a natural distance in front of their chest. Holding a fish too far in front will distort the dimensions in the photo and make it less appealing. • Try not to overstress a fish’s jaw when Royce Harlan of Kingston lifting it, especially if the fish is heavy for holds his Texoma Lake its size. Use two hands to support the fish Record largemouth bass and minimize potential damage that could caught with rod and reel occur when lifting. March 3, 2012, weighing 12.4 pounds. • Make sure unwanted visitors don’t show up in the photo. No dogs, cats or stray children, please. Just the angler and his catch.

2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide 29 Oklahoma Record Fish

* New Records in blue Rod and Reel Record Fish Common Name Lbs. Ozs. Length Girth Where When Angler Bass, Largemouth 14 12.3 26 22 3/8 Cedar Lake 3-23-12 Benny Williams Jr. Bass, Smallmouth 8 7 23 1/8 18 Lawtonka 3-21-12 Ryan Wasser Bass, Spotted 8 2 23 1/2 17 1/2 Pittsburg Co. Pond 6-27-58 O. J. Stone Bass, Striped 47 8 48 30 Lower Illinois River 6-10-96 Louis Parker Bass, White 5 4 21 15 Lake Eufaula 10-26-84 Paul Grace Bass, Hybrid Black 8 5.6 22 3/4 16 1/2 Veterans Lake 3-27-06 Dru Kinslow Bass, Hybrid Striped 23 4 33 1/2 27 Altus-Lugert Lake 4-1-97 Paul Hollister Bass, Hybrid Yellow 2 5 15 3/4 12 5/8 Kiamichi River 3-26-91 George R. Edwards Buffalo, Bigmouth 59 15 43 3/4 33 1/2 Greenleaf 11-12-88 Leroy Broaddrick Buffalo, Black 22 4 35 23 1/4 Fort Gibson Lake 4-2-10 Dale Dampf Buffalo, Smallmouth 44 2 35 31 Konawa Reservoir 8-15-07 Marvin Williams Bullhead, Black 6 13 18 5/8 17 3/4 Jackson Co. Pond 5-24-84 Gary Cole Carp, Common 39 10.4 39 1/4 30 3/4 Grady Co. Pond 4-23-02 Brandon Hughes Carp, Grass 68 15.2 49 34 Chelsea City Lake 4-5-08 Jereme Budgick Carpsucker, River 7 11 24 17 Canadian Co. Pond 4-18-90 W.C. “Bill” Kenyon Catfish, Blue 98 54 1/2 39 1/2 Lake Texoma 11-11-04 Billy Nabors Catfish, Channel 35 15 39 1/4 26 1/4 Taft Lake 9-11-05 Gary Doak, Jr. Catfish, Flathead 78 8 51 36 1/2 El Reno City Lake 5-11-10 Richard Williams Crappie, Black 4 10 20 1/4 17 3/4 Ottawa Co. Pond 6-16-74 Rollie Williams Crappie, White 4 15 19 16 1/4 Kingfisher Co. Pond 5-4-91 Frank Robinson Drum, Freshwater 38 41 3/4 28 3/4 Tenkiller Lake 5-23-76 Harold Phillips Eel, American 5 7 39 1/2 9 7/8 Lower Illinois River 6-3-95 Dolores Munsell Gar, Alligator 192 1 91 1/2 39 Red River 1-27-11 James Tucker Gar, Longnose 43 8 64 1/2 23 1/2 Eufaula 8-28-12 Howard Zummer Gar, Shortnose 5 6 32 Brown Lake, McAAP 8-16-03 Robert Byrd Goldeye 2 8 18 5/8 10 3/4 Arkansas River 4-27-96 James R. Smith Herring, Skipjack 3 6 19 13 3/8 Eufaula Tailwaters 4-3-92 Bobby Moore Paddlefish 125 7 55 41 1/4 Arkansas River 4-10-11 Aaron Stone Pickerel, Chain 2 10 22 1/2 9 1/2 Lower Mtn. Fork River 4-22-82 Eric Lowe Pickerel, Grass 7 13 5 1/8 Beaver Creek 3-17-95 Barry Bryant Pike, Northern 36 8 44 Lake Carl Etling 6-13-76 Raymond Fernandez Redhorse, River 8 5 28 1/2 17 1/8 Illinois River 2-11-77 Willis Pippin Sauger 5 5 23 14 Kerr Res­er­voir 1-18-81 Chet Munds Saugeye 10 10 28 1/4 19 Fort Cobb Lake 2-24-06 Curt Wilkerson Sunfish, Bluegill­ 2 6 12 3/4 14 1/2 Kay Co. Pond 5-8-87 Tom Shorter Sunfish, Green 2 7 13 14 1/4 Pontotoc Co. Pond 10-16-72 Eddie Shulanberger Sunfish, Hybrid 1 14 12 3/8 13 7/8 Bryan Co. Pond 5-24-97 Hal Smith Sunfish, Redear 2 1 12 3/4 13 Logan Co. Pond 11-15-73 Ruby Lee Farmer Trout, Brown 17 4.6 32 3/4 20 Lower Mtn. Fork River 4-10-05 Jason Archie Trout, Rainbow­ 10 4 27 16 Lower Il­li­nois Riv­er 7-3-66 Billy Payne Walleye 12 13 30 3/8 19 1/2 Robert S. Kerr 5-8-04 Kerry Carter Unrestricted Division Record Fish Common Name Lbs. Ozs. Length Girth Where When Angler/Method Buffalo, Black 57 12 43 1/4 31 Tenkiller Lake 6-30-84 Chester Penn/trotline Buffalo, Smallmouth 50 4 39 1/2 33 1/2 Broken Bow Lake 5-20-10 Rickey Smith/trotline Carp, Common 48 13 40 32 Broken Bow Lake 5-16-10 Scotty Littles/bow & arrow Carp, Grass 77 53 36 1/4 Arbuckle Lake 7-30-02 Brandon Taber/bow & ar­row Carpsucker, River 8 11.8 24 3/4 18 Ft. Cobb Lake 4-25-10 Jeffrey Ray/bow & arrow Catfish, Blue 118 8 57 41 3/4 Lake Texoma 5-4-88 Dan Grider/jugline Catfish, Flathead 106 60 39 1/2 Wister Lake 4-5-77 C. Clubb/trotline Eel, American 5 8.7 40 9 3/4 Webbers Falls 8-15-02 Billy Davison/trotline Gar, Shortnose 9 11.5 43 1/4 13 3/8 Kaw Dam Tailwaters 9-2-07 Dwayne Carter/bow & arrow Gar, Spotted 9 12.8 37 1/4 13.5 Arbuckle Lake 4-19-08 Jimmy Nelson/bow & arrow Hogsucker, Northern 2 1 15 5/8 9 1/4 Illinois River 3-15-10 Clint Williams/gigging Paddlefish 134 55 44 Grand Lake 8-13-92 Charles Ham/trotline Redhorse, Black 5 11 25 3/4 12 3/4 Illinois River 12-6-09 Brandon Taber/bow & arrow Redhorse, Golden 8 12 29 16 1/4 Illinois River 3-16-08 Everett Noblin, Jr./gigging Redhorse, River 10 19 28 1/2 15 Illinois River 3-17-10 Carl Williams/gigging Sturgeon, Shovelnose 2 15 29 8 1/2 Arkansas River 10-12-97 Paul R. Forman/throw line

30 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide How to Certify a State Record James Tucker with his 1. Fish must be caught on rod and line and must be hooked and played enormous catch:

by only one person. (Except for unrestricted division, which recognizes a state-record-setting Mauck Matt fish species taken by legal means other than rod and reel such as bow and alligator gar that weighed 192 lbs. and 1 oz. arrow, gig, spear, trotline, jugline, limbline, etc. These records must tie or exceed the weight of the existing rod and reel record.) 2. Fish must be caught in accordance with Oklahoma fishing regula- tions. 3. No fish caught from any hatchery or com­mer­cial put-and-take lake is eligible. 4. Accredited or certified weight scales must be used to weigh the fish. Accred­ it­ ed­ steel measur­ ing­ tapes must be used to measure the fish. The fish should be measured from tip of the snout to the end of the 6. A clear photograph showing a close-up side view of the fish must ac- tail, with fish laid flat on a ruler, mouth closed and tail lobes pressed company the completed fish affidavit form. All pho­to­graphs become together, giving length of fish in inch­es. Measure the girth of the fish the property of the Wildlife Department. in inches around its widest point. Three witnesses, one of which must be an employee of the Wildlife Department, must witness the weigh- 7. The Wildlife Department reserves the right to collect fish scale, tis- ing and measuring of the fish and sign the af­fi­da­vit. sue or spine sam­ples to check fish identification and to refuse any questionable fish affidavit submitted. The affidavit must be sub­mit­ted 5. The fish may be frozen, but must be in a thawed, natural, live-weight within 30 days of the date the fish is caught. condition when approved by a Wildlife Department biologist or tech­ni­cian. Preserve the fish until you receive an official letter of 8. With the exception of grass carp, no restricted exotic species will be verification from the director of the Wildlife Department. eligible for state record fish recognition.

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Get the Night Bite! Night Bite Two 31 State Records 2012 proves a record-setting year for largemouth, smallmouth bass

On March 23, 2012, Oklahoma angler Benny Williams Jr. of Poteau hauled in new state record largemouth bass at 78-acre Cedar Lake in Le Flore County. Days later, on March 31, angler Ryan Wasser of Pocasset reeled in a new state record smallmouth bass at Lake Lawtonka. The largemouth weighed 14 pounds, 12.3 ounces. The smallmouth was 8 pounds, 7 ounces.

“A big deal”

Don Groom Williams’ largemouth, at 14 pounds, 12.3 ounces, broke a state record that was set in 1999. Williams caught his lunker about 11 a.m. on a ¼ ounce Strike King jig. The fish measured 26 inches long and 22 3/8 inches in girth. “Catching the state record largemouth bass in Oklahoma is a big deal, and catching a fish this large is a big deal,” said Barry Bolton, chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The last two state record largemouth bass, as well as several from the state’s Top 20 Largemouth Bass List, have been caught in the southern and southeastern regions of the state. Lakes in that region tend to warm up earlier and cool off later in the year than in other regions, which affords these fish a longer growing season. Gene Gilliland, assistant chief of fisheries, said Cedar Lake has been known to produce big largemouth bass for anglers in recent years — not just because of its southeastern location, but also because it has received Florida strain largemouth bass through the state’s fish stocking program.

Benny Williams Jr. of Poteau landed the new state record largemouth bass March 23, 2012, at Cedar Lake. The fish weighed 14 pounds, 12.3 ounces.

“Huge anywhere in the country”

Wasser was preparing for an upcoming local John Perry at Lawtonka when he hooked his record smallmouth. At 8 pounds 7 ounces, the fish outweighed the previous record smallmouth by 4 ounces. Wasser caught the bass on a ¼ ounce shaky head lure rigged with a finesse worm and 10 pound test line. His smallmouth measured 23 1/8 inches long and 18 inches in girth. “I was fishing in less than 5 feet of water when the bass bit,” Wasser said. He was fishing with his mother and his 6-year-old son when he caught the fish. Wasser said, “None of us have seen one even close to that big. Defi- nitely more than a dream-come-true experience that none of us will ever forget.” Gilliland said Lake Lawtonka was one of the first lakes in the state to be stocked with strain smallmouth bass, which grow larger and are seemingly more adaptable to large lake environments than the state’s native strain of smallmouth bass that inhabit the many Ozark and Ouachita streams and rivers of eastern Oklahoma. “An 8-pound smallmouth is huge anywhere in the country,” Gil- Angler Ryan Wasser holds the new state record smallmouth bass he caught liland said. at Lake Lawtonka, weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. Currently all but one of the Oklahoma state record black bass in the books — which include smallmouth, largemouth, spotted and hybrid black bass — have been caught in March. Bolton said these new records “speak to the quality of fishing we have in Oklahoma and also to the anglers who get out there and fish for them.” Watch Online Anglers who believe they may have hooked a record fish View a video about the record must weigh the fish on an Oklahoma State Department of largemouth bass online at Agriculture certified scale, and a Wildlife Department employee tinyurl.com/bnhx3dq must verify the weight. For a complete list of record fish and or scan the procedures for certifying a state record, look elsewhere the QR code. in this guide or go online to wildlifedepartment.com.

32 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide Bassmaster Classic The Promise of a Grand B.A.S.S. Championship State gears up to host nation’s greatest bass fishing tournament The 43rd edition of sport fishing’s greatest championship will come to Oklahoma for the first time in its history. The 2013 Bassmaster Classic tournament will lure the world’s best anglers to Grand Lake on Feb. 22-24. Grand Lake marks the westernmost site for the Classic since the 1979 championship on Lake Texoma. This will be the sixth time that B.A.S.S. has held a professional event on Grand Lake, which was the venue for three Invitational tournaments in the 1990s and Elite Series events in 2006 and 2007. “We’re very excited to bring the Classic to Oklahoma and Grand Lake,” said B.A.S.S. Chief Executive Bruce Akin. “It’s a wonderful venue for us, and we’re confident it will provide a true test of the best when the world’s greatest bass anglers compete in the championship of our sport.” The event will bring an expected economic impact of nearly $26 million 2012 Bassmaster to the economy in the Tulsa region. The Classic’s average attendance is Classic champ more than 70,000 each year. Chris Lane lands Tulsa’s BOK Center will hold daily weigh-ins, and the Tulsa Convention another keeper. Center will hold the Classic Outdoors Expo. Competition boats will launch from Wolf Creek Park in Grove. As many as 54 anglers will compete for a $500,000 first-place prize and a $1.2 million purse over three days of fishing in average February temperatures in the mid-40s. Low temperatures and late winter Classics have typically meant big tournament weights.

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Municipal Lakes Municipal Lakes Municipal Lakes Name Phone Name Phone Name Phone Ardmore City Lakes: Durant (580) 920-0879 Pauls Valley Lakes: Ardmore (580) 223-4844 Ellsworth (580) 529-2663 Pauls Valley (405) 238-2007 Jean Neustadt (580) 223-4844 Frederick (580) 397-3291 Longmire (405) 238-2007 Mountain Lake (580) 561-6145 Guthrie/Liberty (405) 282-3306 Ponca (580) 767-0430 Scott King (580) 223-4844 Holdenville (405) 712-0976 Rocky (580) 726-3100 Atoka (580) 924-4087 Langston (405) 466-2996 Shawnee 1 & 2 (405) 878-1529 Bell Cow (405) 258-3212 Lawtonka (580) 529-2663 Sunset (580) 338-3396 Bluestem (918) 287-4692 Lone Chimney (405) 762-3581 Tulsa City Lakes: Carl Blackwell (405) 372-5157 McAlester (918) 421-4942 Eucha (918) 253-4344 Chickasha (405) 453-7915 McMurtry/Boomer (405) 747-8085 Spavinaw (918) 589-2460 Duncan City Lakes: Okemah (918) 623-1539 Wes Watkins (405) 964-4507 Clear Creek (580) 255-9538 Oklahoma City Lakes: Wintersmith Park (580) 436-8110 Duncan (580) 255-9538 Hefner (405) 755-4014 Fuqua (580) 255-9538 Overholser (405) 755-4014 Humphreys (580) 255-9538 Stanley Draper (405) 755-4014

2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide 33 "Close to Home" Fishing

Del City – (405) 670-7314: • Eagle Lake (3405 E Reno) City of Moore Edmond – (405) 216-7641: • Hafer Park (1034 S Bryant Ave.) • Mitch Park (1501 W Covell Road) • Bickham-Rudkin Park (450 E 33rd St.)

Enid – (580) 554-1536: • Meadowlake Park (Corner of South Van Buren Street and West Rupe Avenue) • Government Springs North Park (300 S 5th St.) • Crosslin Park (1600 block West Purdue Avenue) • City of Enid Water Works (1400 block Looking for a nearby lake or pond to fish? West Chestnut Avenue) Through agreements between Oklahoma municipalities and the Wildlife Department, these areas offer convenient “Close to Home” fishing opportunities in metro areas. Guthrie – (405) 282-8400: Close-to-Home Fishing waters have the following restrictions: • Mineral Wells Park (Division and Mineral Wells Circle) • Fishing is limited to no more than three rods and reels per person, with no more than three hooks per line (treble hooks are considered one hook). No other fishing methods are • Highland Park (Warner Avenue and allowed, except noodling is allowed in the North Canadian River from the NW 10th Street N Drexel Boulevard) bridge downstream to the MacArthur Street bridge in Oklahoma City. Harrah – (405) 454-2951: • All largemouth bass caught must be released (returned to the water) immediately after be- ing taken; no harvest is allowed. • Heritage Park (1374 N Church Ave.) • Channel catfish and blue catfish have a combined daily limit of six; only one blue catfish Jones – (405) 399-5301 over 30 inches is allowed to be kept. • Battey-Mullhousen pond (North Henney • No netting of any kind (including castnetting) is permitted. Road and West Main Street) – CLOSED For all other species, consult the statewide regulations. FOR RENOVATION.

Oklahoma City – (405) 755-4014: • South Lakes Regional Park (4210 SW Lawton – (580) 581-3400: 119th) — west pond fishing access is • Crystal Lake (6625 SW 15th). Fishing • Elmer Thomas Park - Lake Helen closed. pier may be reserved for youth-related (Interstate 44 and NW Cache Road) aquatic programs. For more information, • Waters of the Stinchcomb Wildlife contact City Care at (405) 657-7947. Refuge (5101 N Stinchcomb Ave.) Moore – (405) 793-5090: • Dolese Youth Park (5105 NW 50th) • Zoo Lake (2101 NE 50th) — • Little River Park (700 SW 4th) east shoreline only • Edwards Park (1515 N Bryant Ave.) • Buck Thomas Park Pond (1903 NE 12th St.) • Kids Lake (3200 W Wilshire Blvd.) Choctaw – (405) 390-8198: • Kitchen Lake (5894 SE 119th) (Opening • Choctaw Creek Park (2001 N. Harper) Mustang – (405) 376-7739: mid-2013) • Ten Acre Park (NE 10th Street and • Wildhorse Park (SW 59th and • Oklahoma River from NW 10th Street Choctaw Road) Mustang Road) bridge to NE 10th Street bridge. Norman – (405) 366-5472: • Route 66 Park (9901 NW 23rd) • George M. Sutton Urban Wilderness Area (12th Avenue NE and Trout Fishing Regulations at Rock Creek Road) Dolese Youth Park PonD • Norman Lions Northeast Park (1800 Northcliff Ave.) Through a generous donation from BancFirst, Oklahoma • Griffin Community Park City provides a special trout season at Dolese Youth Park (1001 E Robinson) Pond from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2013. Yukon – (405) 354-7208: • Only one pole or rod and reel per person. • Only six trout per person per day. • City Park (2200 S Holly St.) • No culling (releasing fish earlier caught and kept). • Welch Park (615 Annawood Road) • Bank fishing only. No wading, tubing or boating. • Robertson Activity Center • An Oklahoma City fishing permit and a state fishing license are required. (1200 Lakeshore Drive)

34 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide Partners in Conservation

75 Years of Conservation Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Reaches Milestone

Andrea Crews If you’ve ever purchased firearms or ammunition, bows, arrows, fishing lures, rods and reels, hunting or fishing licenses, or fueled up your boat – you’re part of the most successful effort to conserve fish and wildlife in America – the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program. This program has helped to save millions of acres of habitat and significantly increased many wildlife populations, and this year marks the 75th anniversary of the WSFR program. Here is how the process works. Hunters, anglers and outdoors-enthusiasts purchase items related to the outdoors such as guns, ammunition, fishing poles, boats and fuel. The federal government collects a special kind of tax, called an excise tax, on these items, that it distributes back to the states based on several factors that include the number of licensed hunters and anglers in the state. Every time an Oklahoman buys a license, he supports important conservation projects like increasing hunting access or installing boat ramps. Over the last 75 years, this process has made lasting positive changes for the wildlife, fish and habitat in our state, and the future looks just as bright. Visit wsfr75.com to join the celebration!

Many partners join in efforts to improve future of fishing Gene Gilliland Gene Much of the conservation and enhancement work in Oklahoma would not be pos- sible without the vital support of our various partners and supporters. The Wildlife Department, and in turn you as a sportsman, are fortunate to have quality organizations that have made significant contributions to in Oklahoma. These organizations are featured on our website at wildlifedepartment.com. Please visit the site to read about the ongoing projects that enhance Oklahoma’s waterways and expand fishing and boating access.

Tulsa Urban Fisheries Residents in the Tulsa area have access to many urban ponds and. For local residents looking for a place to fish that is close to home, these sites offer plenty of opportunities. Listed sites are open to the public in the Tulsa area. All statewide fishing regulations apply, in addition to any municipal or county regulations not listed here. For more information, go online to wildlifedepartment.com/fishing/tulsaurbanfisheries.htm. • Brookwood: 81st and South Yale, southwest corner. • Mohawk Park: Zoo main entrance is 36th Street North • Crescent Pond: South of 81st between Sheridan and east of Sheridan Road. Mohawk Reflective Ponds are Memorial, in Southfield Estates neighborhood. accessible by taking an immediate right turn on Cherokee Drive once in the main entrance. Public fishing allowed • Garden Ridge Pond: Behind the Hillcrest building, in Mohawk Creek area; from main entrance, continue southeast corner of U.S. 169 and State Highway 51. north on Chickasaw Drive to Creek Drive, which parallels Simplest access from Garnett Road then west on South Mohawk Creek. 109th East Avenue. • MS6: North of 11th on South Mingo Road. • The Gardens: 51st and South Hudson, southwest corner. • Nelson Park: South 92nd East Avenue and Skelly Drive • Hunter Park: South of 91st between Sheridan and Yale. (south of Interstate 44). • Leake Park: 71st and South Memorial, southwest corner. • Owen Park: West Edison Street and North Quanah • Lynn Lane Reservoir: South of 21st between South 177th Avenue, south of Tulsa Country Club. East Avenue (Lynn Lane) and South 193rd East Avenue • North of East Skelly Drive on South 101st East (Tulsa County Line). Redford: Avenue. • Metcalf: South of 11th on South Mingo Road. • Veterans’ Pond: 101st and South Elm in Jenks, northeast • Minshall Park: 71st and Sheridan, southwest corner. corner.

2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide 35 Wildlife Department Fishing Lakes

Lake Vincent renovation enhances fishing

Lake Vincent at a Glance: The Lake: 160 surface acres. Shoreline Length: 5.1 miles. Facilities: The lake has boat ramp Average Depth: 16.1 feet. Getting there: Lake Vincent is in access and picnic areas. Fishing and picnic supplies are available in nearby Maximum Depth: 48 feet. the Ellis County Public Hunting Area, 13 miles southwest of Arnett. Arnett.

Situated in the Ellis County Public Hunting Area, a renovated For more information about Lake Vincent, contact Byron State Fish Lake Vincent has again become an attractive fishing spot in Hatchery at (580) 474-2663, or go online to wildlifedepartment. northwestern Oklahoma. com and click on “Fishing.” Check elsewhere in this guide for Lake Vincent’s Special Area Regulations. This 160-acre lake was built in 1961 and has been known for its sunfish, bass, catfish and crappie. To maintain this fishery, ODWC has restocked the lake, enhanced the habitat, and increased angler access. In 2009, the lake was the first of 15 ODWC-owned lakes to undergo renovations. The first step in the renovation process was to remove unwanted fish — drum, shad and grass carp — from the lake. Biologists then could restock the lake with sunfish, channel catfish, and wildlifedepartment.com largemouth bass. ODWC also increased fish habitat. When Lake Vincent was built, several old car bodies were submerged to provide feeding and spawning areas for fish and to supply cover. When the lake was drained, the cars were pulled from the lake bed, and more than 400 Eastern red cedar trees were fastened to the cars, which were pushed back into the lake. Other trees were simply placed close to the shoreline to provide habitat for fish. Finally, angler access was improved by building a new boat ramp on the north side of the lake. Additionally, fishing berms were Brush piles, to serve as fish attractors, were placed on the bed of Lake Vincent created so anglers can now access the deeper parts of the lake. during its renovation.

The Wildlife Department owns and manages 15 small lakes ranging in size from 30 to 263 acres.

Information and maps about these lakes and their lo­ca­tion can be ob­tained online at wildlifedepartment.com/fishing/deptlake.htm. Fishing regulations for these lakes are listed beginning on page 18. The Wildlife Department lakes include:

1. American Horse Lake 4. Dahlgren 6. Evans Chambers Note: American Horse Lake is 5. Elmer 7. Hall undergoing repairs and is closed to Note: Lake Elmer is undergoing ren- fishing during the renovations. 8. Jap Beaver 12. Schooler ovation. Water has been drained from 2. Burtschi the lake. It will take from two to three 9. Nanih Waiya 13. Vanderwork years for stocked fish to reach harvest- 3. Carl Etling 10. Ozzie Cobb 14. Vincent able size. It is illegal to transfer any Note: Fishing opportunities are lim- fish from another body of water to 11. Raymond Gary 15. Watonga ited due to prolonged drought. Lake Elmer.

Maps of these areas are available at wildlifedepartment.com

36 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide Department Fishing Areas — PUBLIC USE RESTRICTIONS The following rules and restrictions govern public use on all Wildlife Department Fishing Areas:

Waterfowl Refuge Portion - The Waterfowl boats must be operated at no-wake speed (six • Hours - Vehicular access is closed to all Refuge Portion (WRP) of the following lakes/ miles per hour or less) and may not be left on except emergency traffic from 10 p.m. to 6 areas is closed during Oct. 15 - Jan. 31 to all the water or at areas longer than the limit on a.m. year-round. public use and access: Canton, Hackberry Flat, camping. • Hunting - Always check current "Oklahoma Hugo, McClellan-Kerr, Red Slough, and Wister. Hunting" guide for season details and re- Visit wildlifedepartment.com for a map of the Water Skiing - Water skiing is prohibited. strictions. All hunting is restricted to shot- WRP portion or contact the Area Managers gun and archery only. Closed to waterfowl listed in the "Oklahoma Hunting" guide. Littering - Disposal of trash, refuse and de- hunting and antlerless deer harvest during bris, including organic and inorganic mate- deer gun season. Fishing - Fishing is permitted at all times in rial is prohibited, except in designated trash accordance with regulations. “Closed areas” containers. • Camping - Camping is restricted to 14 days may be designated for purposes of safety and/ in a 30-consecutive-day period. The Area or security. After 10 p.m. and until 5 a.m., all Motor Vehicles - Driving, occupying or park- Manager may grant extensions. Extension Wildlife Department fishing areas are re- ing any motor driven vehicle, except on main- approval will be based upon degree of area stricted to fishing and hunting (when appli- tained roads (unless posted as “no parking use, anticipated weekend or holiday occu- cable) related activities only. No person may zones”), designated parking areas and camp- pancy and recreation season. Requests for fish with more than two poles, except during ing areas is prohibited. It is unlawful to oper- extensions must be received by the Area trout seasons at Designated Trout Areas when ate any vehicle in a manner to create a public Manager a minimum of 48 hours prior to only one pole per person is allowed. Trotlines, nuisance or to park in a “no parking zone.” Mo- start of extension date. Camping is permit- throwlines, limblines, juglines, nets, seines, tor vehicle operators must be licensed drivers. ted only in designated camping areas. No yo-yos, spearguns, noodling and taking of bait person shall leave a vehicle, camper, tent or minnows by any method is prohibited, except Vandalism, Theft, & Damage to Property any personal property unattended for more cast nets may be used to take bait for personal - Vandalism, theft, cutting or defacing of trees than a 48-hour period without approval of use only at Lake Carl Etling. Lake Dahlgren and vegetation, removal of soil, rocks, water the Area Manager. Unauthorized placement (Lexington WMA) is closed to fishing during or minerals or damage to state property is of camping equipment or other items placed designated controlled hunts (check current prohibited. at a campsite, and/or personal attendance "Oklahoma Hunting" guide for dates). without overnight occupancy at a campsite Fireworks/Explosive Devices - Possession or for the purpose of reserving a campsite for Hunting - Always check the current "Okla- use of explosive devices, including fireworks future occupancy is prohibited. All property homa Hunting" guide for season details and and firecrackers, is prohibited. removed from unauthorized placement at restrictions. All forms of hunting are permitted a campsite will be at the owner’s expense on Lakes Vincent, Hall, Jap Beaver, Burtschi, Swimming - Swimming is not permitted in and liability. Nanih Waiya, Ozzie Cobb, Schooler, Evans Wildlife Department lakes. • Carl R. & Ruth Walker Landrum Chambers, American Horse and Vanderwork Wilderness Area & Plaster Wildlife during open hunting seasons from Sept. 1 Dogs - Dogs must be kept on a leash at all Management Unit - Special rules pertain through spring turkey season. Hunting is re- times, except when used to hunt during legal to these areas, including walk-in access only stricted to shotguns and bows only. These lakes open seasons on those areas where hunting (except where wheelchair access provided), are closed to antlerless deer harvest, except is permitted. no camping, and no swimming. during archery season. See current "Oklahoma Hunting" guide for seasons and restrictions on Disorderly Conduct - No person shall use Arcadia Conservation lakes Vincent (Ellis County WMA) and Dahl- threatening, abusive or indecent language, par- Education Area gren (Lexington WMA). Hunting and shoot- ticipate in disorderly assemblage nor publicly ing other than provided above is prohibited. appear nude or intoxicated on any lands owned • Fishing - Walk-in fishing is allowed year- “Closed areas” may be designated for purposes and managed by the Wildlife Department. round on the Arcadia Lake shoreline within of safety and/or security. the conservation area. No overnight fishing Glass beverage containers - Are prohibited allowed. Fishing is not allowed on the ponds Camping - Limited to three days, except at at Department fishing areas, except in desig- or wetland areas. the Lower Illinois River PFHA, Kiamichi nated camping and parking areas. • Hunting - All hunting seasons are closed River Access Area and Arcadia CEA where except controlled archery deer hunts, which no camping is permitted, and at Lakes Wa- Alcoholic Beverages/Controlled Substanc- are offered through the City of Edmond. For tonga and Carl Etling where camping is lim- es - Beer and other alcoholic beverages are not more information log on to edmondok.com. ited to 14 consecutive days, and at Blue River allowed (as defined in O.S. Title 37, Section PFHA where camping is restricted to 14 days 163.1), except at camping and parking areas. • No camping allowed. in a 30-consecutive-day period. Camping is No person shall use any controlled dangerous • Closed to all nonhunting and nonfishing permitted only in designated camping areas. substance (as defined in O.S. 63, Section 2-101) activities Oct. 1 - Jan. 15. Quiet shall be maintained in camping areas on any lands or waterways subject to control between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Operation or use of of the ODWC. • For additional information, contact Daniel any audio-producing device including radios, Griffith, (405) 396-2223. televisions and musical instruments or motor- Blue River Public Fishing ized equipment used in such a manner as to & Hunting Area Lower Illinois River Public Fishing reasonably annoy or endanger persons at any In addition to restrictions listed above, the fol- and Hunting Area – Simp and time or exceed state or local laws governing lowing regulations apply to the Blue River PFHA: Helen Watts Management Unit noise levels is prohibited. No camping permitted. All hunting is • Wildlife Conservation Passport - All per- restricted to shotguns with pellets or archery sons who enter or use the Blue River PFHA Boats & Motors - Must comply with exist- equipment only. See "Oklahoma Hunting" must possess the Wildlife Conservation ing state boat regulations and boat operators guide for open hunting seasons. Passport, unless exempt (see page 6). must obey Oklahoma State Boat Laws. All

2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide 37 Trout Regulations

General Trout LAKE CARL ETLING LAKE Regulations PAWHUSKA

INTERSTATE License Requirements: 35 INTERSTATE • A resident or nonresident fishing license is LAKE 44 WATONGA LOWER re­quired of all persons who take or attempt Possession Limit: ILLINOIS RIVER to take fish, including trout, un­less otherwise No person shall have in INTERSTATE 40 INTERSTATE exempt. his possession in the field 40 more than one daily limit of • A trout license is no longer required be-

any trout species. After the INTERSTATE cause it is included in the resident or non- MEDICINE 44 first day, no person shall ROBBER’S resident fishing license. CREEK have more than 12 rainbow CAVE Trout Seasons: trout and 12 brown trout in INTERSTATE his possession, except at the 35 LOWER See map and description of each state-des- BLUE MOUNTAIN Lower­ Mountain­ Fork River and RIVER FORK ignated trout area. Lower Illinois River where the posses- Method of Taking: sion limit for brown trout is two. Non­resi­dents­ shall not have more than two day’s limit of any • It is unlawful to take fish from state-des- trout species upon leaving the state. ignated trout areas dur­ing trout season by any means except one rod and reel (or one Trout Fishing Tips: • Try small hooks (size 10 to 18) and sink­ers to pole and line). Oklahoma has two in­tro­duced species of keep bait near the bottom and prevent trout • Trout caught and placed on a stringer or oth- trout, rainbows­ and browns. Of the two, rain- from de­tect­ing any re­sis­tance. erwise held in posses­ sion­ cannot be released bows are far more abundant. Brown trout are • Fish during the early morning and late af­ (no culling.) stocked in the Lower Mountain Fork Riv­er ter­noons for best ac­tion. be­low Broken Bow dam and in the Lower Daily & Size Limits: Illinois River when available, while rainbows­ • Concentrate on fish­ing around struc­ture • Daily limit is six rainbow trout in all state- are usual­ ly­ stocked every­ two weeks at all eight such as behind large rocks, logs and below designated trout areas except in portions of of the state’s trout areas dur­ing designated trout riffles. Trout also tend to con­gre­gate above the Blue River, the Lower Illinois River and seasons.­ Anglers­ can use the follow­ing tips to and below wa­ter­falls, in and around deep the Lower Mountain Fork River (See maps help them put trout on the stringer: pools and undercut banks. and descriptions on pages 39-40) • For the trout stocking schedules of • Rainbows tend to occupy faster moving water • There is no minimum size limit for rainbow all trout areas statewide, log on to while browns may be found in more slack trout at any state-designated trout area except wildlifedepartment.com. stretches.­ in portions of the Lower Illinois River and the • Use an ultra-light rod and reel spooled with • Trout face upstream to wait for insects to Lower Mountain Fork River (See maps and six pound or light­er line to produce more appear above them. descriptions on pages 39 and 40.) strikes. • Fly fishermen should try to fish with flies • Daily limit for brown trout is six with no • Small spinners, spoons and crappie size jigs that re­sem­ble the insects and crustaceans minimum size limit, except at the Low­er (tube or maribou) are good artificial lures. that are most seasonally abundant. Moun­tain Fork River and Lower Illinois River where the daily limit is one; size lim­it: • Fishing with live or prepared bait such as • Fishing of­ten improves­ a few days after stock- 20-inch mini­mum,­ with a pos­session­ limit of worms, power baits and salm­on eggs is very ing when trout have adjust­ ­ed to their new two after­ the first day. productive where le­gal. environment.

Trout Area Information Lake Watonga Lake Pawhuska

Trout Season Trout Season Trout are stocked from Nov. 1 through March 31 of the fol­low­ing year. Trout are stocked from Nov. 1 through March 31 of the following year. Designated Trout Area/Size/Location Designated Trout Area/Size/Location 96-acre lake 3 miles west of Pawhuska on U.S. 60 and 1.75 miles south Seven miles north of Watonga in Blaine County. This 55-acre lake is on county road in Osage County. within Roman Nose State Park. Bank Access/Boat Ramps Bank Access/Boat Ramps Public-use facilities include a boat ramp, boat/fishing dock, parking Bank access and a boat ramp on the west side of the lake. area and restrooms – all handicap-accessible. Notes of Interest Notes of Interest Camp­ing and lodge facilities are available within Roman Nose State Camping at Lake Pawhuska is limited to primitive sites. Camp sites Park. For information, call the park at (800) 892-8690. with electrical hook-ups available at nearby Lake Bluestem. Special Regulations City of Pawhuska requires a boating permit to launch a boat. For information call (918) 287-3040.

38 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide Lower Illinois River

Trout Season: Year round. Designated Trout Area/Size/Location: 7.75 miles of Il­li­nois River from Tenkiller Dam to U.S. 64 bridge near Gore in Sequoyah County.­ Bank Access/Boat Ramps: The Lower Illinois River Public Fishing and Hunting Area – Simp and Helen Watts Management Unit offers public fishing access to almost one mile of the trout stream and 320 acres of public hunting opportunity (see map). To reach the area, travel north on State Highway 100 from Gore about four miles. Turn east onto county road E0990 and travel about one mile to the entrance. Park in the designated parking area only. The area is managed for walk-in access only. Four other public access sites are available along the state designated trout stream, including a pool off the river located immediately below the dam which allows trout fishing even during high power generation. Another good site is located at the River Road Public Access Area about six miles downstream from the dam. The Gore Landing Public Access Area, operated by the town of Gore (918) 489-2636, offers camping and a boat launching ramp. Special Regulations: Daily limit Brown trout – one over 20 inches in length. Rainbow trout – six, no minimum length. From USGS stream gauge downstream to Gravel Pit County Road: one over 20 inches in length. Trout fishing in the Lower Illinois River Simp and Helen Watts Management Unit from the USGS stream gauge downstream to Gravel Pit County Road is restricted to artificial flies and lures only and barbless hooks only. Single barbed hooks 3/0 or larger may be used only when fishing with natural bait for species other than trout. Lower Illinois River Public Fishing and Hunting Area Simp and Helen Watts Management Unit – all general trout fishing regulations apply (see page 38). No overnight camping is allowed on the area.

Operation Game Thief Do You Care About Wildlife? Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a program of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Operation Game Thief Conservation designed specifically to stop illegal killing of the fish and game which belong to you, whether you’re an angler, trailer is on the move! sportsman or outdoor enthusiast. It’s a big problem with no simple solution. Help from Thanks to generous contributions from the Oklahoma Station public sportsmen and sportswomen makes Chapter Safari Club International and Safari Club International, all the difference. Here’s why: the Department has equipped a traveling trailer to highlight the • One day before the opening of a recent importance of obeying game laws. The Operation Game Thief deer season, two poachers killed four trailer is hitting the roads and educating Oklahomans young and whitetail bucks. old about wildlife conservation. Keep your eyes peeled; the trailer • Late one summer night, three men may be coming to an area near you! steered their boat across a state reservoir, stopped at their illegal net site and hauled in a load of striped bass and other open-water fish they could sell for $1 a pound on the commercial market. In each of these examples, you were the loser. You lost hunting and fishing opportunities or the chance to view wildlife in their natural surroundings. At the same time, law-abiding sportsmen received a bad reputation from those who fail to distinguish between legal and illegal hunting. OGT is something everyone can do to help wildlife and help us apprehend the poachers.

2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide 39 Trout Area Information

Lower Mountain Fork River

Trout Season: Year round. Designated Trout Area/Size/Location: 12 mile portion of the Lower Mountain Fork River and its tributaries from the Broken Bow Reservoir spillway downstream to the U.S. 70 bridge. About five miles of this des- ignated trout stream lies within Beavers Bend State Park, in McCurtain County. Bank Access/Boat Ramps: Bank access is unlimited within the state park and downstream to the re-regulation dam. Another public access point exists at Presbyterian Falls. Boat ramps are located just upstream of and below the re-regulation dam. Notes of Interest: Camping and cabin facilities are available within Beavers Bend State Park and below the re-regulation dam. For information call the park at (580) 494-6300. Trout Regulations: • Brown trout - Daily limit: one; size limit: 20-inch minimum. • Rainbow trout - Daily limit: six combined from Red and Blue Zones. See Zone regulations below. Special Regulations by Zone: Blue Zones: (From the Broken Bow Reservoir spillway downstream to the Lost Creek diversion structure; from the first State Highway 259A scenic bridge downstream to the State Park Dam; and from the mouth of Rough Branch Creek downstream to U.S. 70 bridge): • Rainbow trout - Daily limit: six; no minimum size limit. • Use of bait and barbed hooks is permitted. Red Zones: (From the Lost Creek diversion structure downstream to the first State Highway 259A scenic bridge, including the Lost Creek channel; and from the State Park Dam downstream to the mouth of Rough Branch Creek): • Rainbow trout - Daily limit: one; Size limit: 20-inch minimum. • Possession of any trout less than 20-inches is prohibited. • Use of bait or barbed hooks is prohibited in the Red Zone. Fishing is restricted to barbless hooks, artificial flies and artificial lures only.

ANS Alert - Didymo, an aquatic nuisance species commonly referred to as “rock snot,” has been identified in the Lower Mountain Fork River. To prevent spreading this undesirable organism, please clean and dry and other fishing equipment after use in the Lower Mountain Fork River.

Blue River

Trout Season: Trout are stocked from Nov. 1 through March 31 of the following year. Designated Trout Area/Size/Location: 6.25 miles of Blue River flows through the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area located in Johnston County, four miles east of Tishomingo on State Highway 78 and six miles north. Bank Access: Bank/wading access is available throughout the area (see accompanying map). Notes of Interest: Camping facilities available only at the Blue River Campground area (see map). Special access is provided for handicapped persons confined to wheelchairs. For information, call (580) 443-5728. For complete public use restrictions, see page 37. Special Regulations: From Nov. 1 to Feb. 28, the portion of the Blue River which enters the north side of the property and flows to the end of the first walk in trail is catch and release only. (See shaded area on map.) Fishing is restricted to barbless hooks, artificial flies and lures only. Starting March 1, special regulations do not apply. Also, no camping and no vehicles are allowed except in designated parking areas of the Carl R. and Ruth Walker Landrum Wilderness and the Bill and Valerie Plaster Wildlife Management Unit. Nonhunting and nonfishing visitors to the area are required to possess a Wildlife Conservation Passport, unless exempt (see page 6).

40 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide Robber's Cave Trout Season: Trout are stocked from Nov. 1 through March 15 of the fol­low­ing year. Designated Trout Area/Size/Location: 1.5 miles of Fourche Maline River immediately below Carlton Lake Dam downstream to the southern boundary of Rob­ber's Cave State Park, located in Latimer County, five miles north of Wilburton on State Highway 2. Bank Access: Bank access is good because the entire designated trout stream lies within Robber's Cave State Park. Notes of Interest: Camping and cabin facilities are available­ within­ the state park. For information call (918) 465-2565.

Medicine Creek Trout Season: Trout are stocked from Jan. 1 through March 15 of the following year. Designated Trout Area/Size/Location: Medicine Creek from Gondola Lake dam downstream to the State Highway 49 bridge. Bank Access: A sidewalk along the east side of Medicine Creek in the town of Medicine Park will offer the best fishing access. Parking and fishing access also will be found along the creek's east bank just north of the State Highway 49 bridge. The west side of the creek is mostly undeveloped but is accessible on foot. Anglers should avoid trespassing on any residential property. Notes of Interest: Camping facilities are available at the nearby Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. For more information, call the refuge headquarters at (580) 429-3222 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Lodging is available in and around Medicine Park.

Lake Carl Etling

Note: Fishing opportunities are limited due to prolonged drought. Call (580) Bank Access/Boat Ramps: 474-2663 for current information. Berms extending from the south bank. Boat ramps on east and south sides of the lake. Trout Season: Trout are stocked from Nov. 1 through April 30 of the following year. Notes of Interest: Camping facilities, including hookups,­ are available within the state Designated Trout Area/Size/Location: park. For information, call State Park at (580) 426-2222. Cimarron County, about 30 miles northwest of Boise City. 159-acre lake located within .

2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide 41 Game Wardens If you can’t reach your local game warden and have an emergency Law Enforcement Office Headquarters...... (405) 521-3719 or see someone committing (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) a violation, call a game warden in an adjoining county, or your local sheriff’s office.

If you witness a violation, call your game warden or contact the Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 522-8039.

District Chiefs 1 Jeff Brown, Nowata...... (918) 331-5078 2 Joe Adair, Tahlequah...... (918) 431-2543 3 Mike Virgin, Broken Bow...... (580) 513-2305 4 Jimmie Henthorn, Kingston...... (580) 320-2955 5 James Champeau, Crescent...... (405) 850-8701 6 Rick Cagle, Kingfisher...... (405) 368-0888 7 Thor Carlson, Oakwood...... (580) 623-0191 8 Tracy Daniel, Ponca City...... (580) 304-6034

District 1 District 2 District 3 CRAIG ADAIR ATOKA Brandon Fulton, Vinita...... (918) 244-2035 Jared Cramer, Stilwell...... (918) 431-2546 Lt. Joe Young, Atoka...... (580) 513-4823 DELAWARE Cody Youngblood, Stilwell...... (918) 431-2539 Larry Luman, Atoka...... (580) 513-0081 Kody Moore, Rose...... (918) 857-8597 CHEROKEE CHOCTAW Marni Loftis, Grove...... (918) 533-2678 Brady May, Tahlequah...... (918) 431-2552 Wendell Smalling, Hugo...... (580) 317-5000 MAYES Anthony Clark, Tahlequah...... (918) 431-2562 Jay Harvey, Bennington...... (580) 513-0814 Monte Reid, Locust Grove...... (918) 373-0767 HASKELL LATIMER Steve Loveland, Pryor...... (918) 857-4802 Leland Sockey, Stigler...... (918) 429-3123 Shane Fields, McAlester...... (918) 470-5097 NOWATA Allen Couch, Stigler...... (918) 429-3122 Dane Polk, Clayton...... (580) 271-0808 Jim Gillham, Delaware...... (918) 440-0029 McINTOSH James Williams, Fanshawe...... (918) 471-9447 OSAGE Ed Rodebush, Eufaula...... (918) 617-0126 LEFLORE Joe Alexander, Bartlesville...... (918) 331-5798 Lt. David Robertson, Henryetta...... (918) 625-5971 Thomas Gillham, Poteau...... (918) 429-3910 Paul Welch, Skiatook...... (918) 381-4099 MUSKOGEE Randy Fennell, Howe...... (918) 431-2559 David Clay, Hominy...... (918) 440-9880 Marvin Stanley, Wagoner...... (918) 625-5085 James Williams, Fanshawe...... (918) 471-9447 Larry Green, Ponca City...... (580) 761-4097 Lark Wilson, Porum...... (918) 625-4873 McCURTAIN OTTAWA Lt. Gary Wilcox, Ft. Gibson...... (918) 625-4691 Dru Polk, Smithville...... (580) 513-6866 Jason Adair, Miami...... (918) 533-2679 OKMULGEE Kenny Lawson, Idabel...... (580) 513-4963 Mark Hannah, Eagletown...... (580) 513-4651 PAWNEE David Robertson, Henryetta...... (918) 625-5971 Lt. Jamie Cole, Cleveland...... (918) 645-6116 Patrick Matlock, Henryetta...... (918) 625-6013 PUSHMATAHA SEQUOYAH Dane Polk, Clayton...... (580) 271-0808 ROGERS Eric Barnes, Antlers...... (580) 513-5014 Steve Loveland, Pryor...... (918) 857-4802 Jerry Henry, Sallisaw...... (918) 431-2544 Lt. Brek Henry, Claremore...... (918) 857-8563 Jeremy Bersche, Sallisaw...... (918) 431-2550 PITTSBURG WAGONER Lt. Todd Tobey, McAlester...... (918) 429-3908 TULSA Shane Fields, McAlester...... (918) 470-5097 Travis Garrett, Owasso...... (918) 640-0316 Marvin Stanley, Wagoner...... (918) 625-5085 Carlos Gomez, Jenks...... (918) 857-5557 Ben Haff, Wagoner...... (918) 625-5796 WASHINGTON Joe Alexander, Bartlesville...... (918)331-5798

42 2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide District 4 District 5 District 6 BRYAN CARTER BLAINE Bob Wingo, Durant...... (580) 320-2956 Jeremy Brothers, Lone Grove...... (580) 220-7264 Lt. Mark Walker, Watonga...... (580) 623-0206 Jay Harvey, Bennington...... (580) 513-0814 CLEVELAND CADDO Danny Clubb, Durant...... (580) 320-2957 Lt. Tony Woodruff, Lexington...... (405) 850-9757 Tyler Howser, Anadarko...... (405) 590-5696 COAL Chad Strang, Moore...... (405) 323-7863 Lt. James Edwards Jr, Lookeba...... (405) 850-1960 Todd Smith, Coalgate...... (580) 927-5071 GARVIN CANADIAN CREEK David Steele, Wynnewood...... (405) 238-1785 David Rempe, OKC...... (405) 343-5489 Dwight Luther, Bristow...... (918) 625-6363 LINCOLN Joey Rushing, Yukon...... (405) 850-2127 Karlin Bailey, Sapulpa...... (918) 625-6801 Gary Emmons, Chandler...... (405) 240-1870 COMANCHE HUGHES LOGAN Mike Carroll, Lawton...... (580) 695-7535 Lt. Tom Cartwright, Holdenville...... (405) 380-6729 Wade Farrar, Cashion...... (405) 850-9607 COTTON JOHNSTON LOVE Vince Mesis, Randlett...... (580) 512-4706 Curtis Latham, Tishomingo...... (580) 320-2948 Bob Mullinax, Marietta...... (580) 276-7193 GRADY Bud Cramer, Jr, Tishomingo...... (580) 320-2950 McCLAIN Mark Murray, Rush Springs...... (405) 779-1479 MARSHALL Brian Meskimen, Purcell...... (405) 278-1755 JEFFERSON Linda Powell, Madill...... (580) 320-2951 Game Warden...... (580) 313-0451 Chris Stover...... (580)320-2959 MURRAY Casey Young, Sulphur...... (580) 618-0044 KINGFISHER OKFUSKEE Blake Pearson, Okarche...... (405) 368-0887 Lt. Nathan Erdman, Boley...... (580) 320-2949 OKLAHOMA David Rempe, OKC...... (405) 343-5489 STEPHENS PONTOTOC Chance Whiteley, Luther...... (405) 203-3176 Jerrod Davis, Duncan...... (580) 512-4704 Dale Stites, Stratford...... (580) 399-9289 Tim Campbell, Spencer...... (405) 203-3178 SEMINOLE PAYNE Daryl Howser, Earlsboro...... (405) 380-8995 Lt. Jon Cunningham, Stillwater...... (405) 747-0505 POTTAWATOMIE Mike France, Shawnee...... (405) 850-8546

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Interstate District 7 District 8 Wildlife BECKHAM ALFALFA Harry Steele, Elk City...... (580) 799-3950 Ben Bickerstaff, Cherokee...... (580) 541-0820 Violator CUSTER BEAVER Compact Gary Roller, Clinton...... (580) 695-3642 Mike Baker, Beaver...... (580) 651-9135 DEWEY CIMARRON Clint Carpenter, Putnam...... (580) 623-3255 Rusty Menefee, Boise City...... (580) 651-9133 ELLIS GARFIELD Lt. Bryan Wilkerson, Shattuck...... (580) 334-0480 Phillip Cottrill...... (580) 541-0819 GREER GRANT Brandon Lehrman, Granite...... (580) 450-7706 Marshall Reigh, Medford...... (580) 541-0930 HARMON Emily Long, Blackwell...... (580) 541-6087 J.D. Stauffer...... (580) 450-7701 HARPER JACKSON Blake Cottrill, Buffalo...... (580) 727-5048 Greg Sexton, Altus...... (580) 450-7702 KAY Oklahoma is a member KIOWA Emily Long, Blackwell...... (580) 541-6087 of the Interstate Wildlife David Smith, Hobart...... (580) 450-7703 Spencer Grace, Ponca City...... (580) 761-6565 Violator Compact. ROGER MILLS MAJOR Game Warden...... (580) 497-6897 Lt. Frank Huebert, Fairview...... (580) 227-0393 Oklahoma is a member of the NOBLE Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. TILLMAN Ted Hasty, Hollister...... (580) 305-1484 Doug Gottschalk, Perry...... (580) 370-0700 Oklahoma is one of 42 states in the WASHITA TEXAS Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. Max Crocker, Guymon...... (580) 651-9134 Violations in any member state can Lt. Jeff Headrick, Burns Flat...... (580) 515-4484 result in the loss of hunting or fishing WOODS privileges in all the states. Read more Terry Swallow, Alva...... (580) 430-5158 at wildlifedepartment.com/laws_regs/ WOODWARD violator_compact.htm. Lt. Mark Reichenberger, Woodward....(580) 334-0353

2013 Oklahoma Fishing Guide 43 ODWC Fisheries Contact Info.

ODWC Fisheries Offices

1. Department Headquarters P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, 73152 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, 73105 (405) 521-3721, [email protected] (1 block south of State Capitol) Fisheries Division Chief - Barry Bolton Fisheries Division Assistant Chief - Gene Gilliland 2. Ponca City Office 417 S. Silverdale Lane, Ponca City, 74604-7315 (580) 762-2248, [email protected] (Call for hours of operation, located on the west end of Kaw dam) North Central Region Supervisor - Bill Wentroth 3. Jenks Office 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks,74037-9998 (918) 299-2334, 7. Lawton Office & J.A. Manning 10.  Holdenville State [email protected] State Fish Hatchery Fish Hatchery (Adjacent to the Oklahoma Aquarium) 19333 S.H. 49, Lawton, 73507-6015 3733 S.H. 48, Holdenville, 74848-6009 Northeast Region Supervisor - Vacant (580) 529-2795, [email protected] (405) 379-5408, [email protected] (West of I-44 on Hwy. 49 in Medicine Park) (Below Holdenville Dam) 4. Porter Office Hatchery Manager - Tyler Wright Hatchery Manager - John Davenport 9097 N. 34th St. W., Porter, 74454-2743 Southwest Region Supervisor - Larry Cofer Fisheries Biologist - Danny Bowen (918) 683-1031, [email protected] (1.5 mi. north of Muskogee Turnpike on U.S. 69) 8. Lake Maintenance Office, 11. Caddo Office & Durant State East Central Region Supervisor - Jim Burroughs Lake Burtschi Fish Hatchery 4055 S.H. 92, Cement, 73017-9223 2021 Caddo Hwy., Caddo, 74729-3807 5. PADDLEFISH RESEARCH CENTER (405) 224-2513, [email protected] (580) 924-4087; (580) 924-4085, 619091 E. 120 Road, Miami, 74354 (Call for hours of operation, located 10 mi. [email protected] (Four miles north of ) south of Chickasha) (6 mi. north of Durant) (918) 542-9422 Supervisor - Todd Waters Hatchery Manager - Gordon Schomer Open March 2 to April 30, 2013; South Central Region Supervisor - closed Mondays, Fridays. 9. Oklahoma FIShery Matt Mauck Paddlefish/Caviar Coordinator - Brent Gordon Research Laboratory 500 E. Constellation, Norman, 73072-7900 12. Higgins Office 6. Byron State Fish Hatchery (405) 325-7288, [email protected] 6733 SW S.H. 1, Wilburton, 74578-7634 71082 Jefferson Road, Burlington, OK Supervisor - Greg Summers (918) 297-0150, [email protected] 73722-4625 (Call for hours of operation) (580) 474-2663, [email protected] Southeast Region Supervisor - Don Groom (2 mi. north and 1 mi. west of Hwys. 38 & 11) Hatchery Supervisor - Steve Spade Northwest Region Supervisor - John Stahl Unless otherwise noted, office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Lakes with fishing Docks and Pads Many lakes across the state offer facilities that make fishing more accessible to people with greater needs. These facilities include open docks or pads on or near the water, covered docks, and enclosed docks. Many sites also have fishing areas specially designed to allow access for people who use wheelchairs. For a complete list of accessible fishing sites, go online to wildlifedepartment.com/fishing/ boatingaccess/accessible_fishing_dock.htm or scan the QR code.

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