Fishing Regulations

2010 Fishing Guide

2010 Fishing Guide in PDF (40 pages, 2 mb)

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These are not a legal document. This is an interpretive summary of the Titles 29 and 800 of Oklahoma Statutes governing Fish and Wildlife laws as established by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and contains those rules that affect the average angler. For a complete listing of official regulations, you can obtain copies of current Oklahoma Statutes through your local library.

Almost one out of four people in Oklahoma enjoy fishing. The money they pay for their licenses helps to improve their sport for now and for future generations. Fishing is fun and anyone can do it! Find out about Oklahoma Fishing Licenses , head to the water and enjoy some angling fun.

License Fees	Sport Fish of Oklahoma pdf
Fishing and Hunting Legacy Permit	General Trout Regulations
License Requirements/Exemptions	Trout Area Information
Statewide Regulations	Fisheries Telephone Directory
Turtle and Bullfrog Regulations	Zebra Mussel Alert
General Regulations	Threats to Our Waters
Statewide Limits/Glossary	Aquatic Education Program
Special Restrictions	State Record Fish
Paddlefish	Lake Description and Contact Information
"Close to Home" fishing Opportunities	Docks, Pads & Accessible Fishing Locations
Fish Identification Tips in pdf	Catch and Release Tips
Game Warden Phone Numbers	Turtles in Oklahoma

CHANGES FOR 2010:

• Paddlefish regulations have changed.

• Lone Chimney Lake will have a 14-inch minimum length limit on black bass.

• The tailwaters below lakes Altus-Lugert, Ellsworth, Fort Cobb, Foss, Lawtonka and Murray lakes will have a 14-inch minimum length limit on walleye, sauger and saugeye.

• The daily limit on blue catfish statewide will be fifteen (15), with only one (1) fish over 30 inches in length.

• A Fishing Guide License will be required of all resident and non-resident fishing guides.

• Hybrid striped bass daily and size limits are removed at lakes Optima, Ft. Supply and Great Salt Plains.

• The 14 inch length limit on black bass in Lake Optima has been removed.

• It is illegal to possess zebra or quagga mussels.

• It is illegal to transport aquatic vegetation on boats or trailers between waters of the state.

• Cast netting for bait is now allowed on the Illinois River from the south boundary of the MarVal trout resort downstream to the Highway 64 Bridge, provided the bait is for personal use.

• Glass beverage containers are prohibited at Department fishing areas, except in designated camping and parking areas.

• Painted and Razorback Musk turtles are prohibited from harvest and one additional mussel sanctuary was created in the state.