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Lower Illinois River

Trout Stocking Season:
Year-round.
Designated Trout Area/Size/Location:
A 7.75-mile portion of the Illinois River from Tenkiller Ferry Dam to U.S. 64
bridge near Gore in Sequoyah Coun ty.

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, includ-
ing 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; 20-inch minimum length. Rainbow trout – six, no minimum length. From
USGS stream gauge downstream to Gravel Pit County Road: one; 20-inch minimum 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 (see page 20). Single barbed hooks 3/0 or larger
may be used only when fishing with natural bait for species other than trout. Artificial
baits and treble hooks with barbs when using hooks 3/0 or larger are also allowed when
fishing 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 20). No overnight camping is allowed on the area.

Perry CCC / Lake Perry Park

Trout Stocking Season
Trout are stocked from Nov. 1 to March 31 of the following calendar year.
Designated Trout Area/Size/Location
One mile south of Perry off State Highway 86 in Noble County. This 32-acre lake is within five minutes of Interstate 35.
Bank Access/Boat Ramps
Bank access plentiful; boat ramp on west side of the lake.
Notes of Interest
Historic pavilions near the south shoreline were projects of the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934.
Special Regulations
The City of Perry issues permits for fishing and boating. Camping is available nearby. For information, call (580) 336-4241.

Lake Watonga (trout stocking may be affected by drought and/or dam renovations,
contact local game warden for updates)
Trout Stocking Season
Trout are stocked from Nov. 1 through March 31 of the following calendar year.
Designated Trout Area/Size/Location
Seven miles north of Watonga in Blaine County. This 55-acre lake is within Roman Nose State Park.
Bank Access/Boat Ramps
Bank access and a boat ramp on the west side of the lake.
Notes of Interest
Camp ing and lodge facilities are available within Roman Nose State Park. For information, call the park at (800) 892-8690.

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