How to see Oklahoma fishing reports for best Oklahoma fishing lakes 2024
Peak fishing season has arrived in Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Here's everything you need to know before heading out with your rod and reel to catch something for your next fish fry.
How to find Oklahoma fishing reports
The wildlife department requires fishing reports be submitted during the peak fishing season of March through June.
You can find those reports at wildlifedepartment.com/fishing/fishingreport. By clicking on an individual report, you can also find lake maps, bait and tackle nearby, available campgrounds and area-specific fishing regulations.
How to get an Oklahoma fishing license
With some exceptions, anyone taking fish or other aquatic dwelling organisms by any method in Oklahoma needs to first purchase a fishing license from the Oklahoma wildlife department.
The prices for fishing licenses in Oklahoma are as follows:
Residents
Annual Fishing License - $25 (valid 365 days from date of purchase)
2-Day Fishing License - $15 (valid two consecutive days of choice)
Youth Annual Fishing License - $5 (valid for 16 & 17 year olds - 365 days from date of purchase)
Nonresidents
Annual Fishing License - $55 (valid 365 days from date of purchase)
6-Day Fishing License - $35 (valid six consecutive days of choice)
1-Day Fishing License - $15 (valid one day of choice)
Oklahoma free fishing days 2024
For two days only, June 1-2, 2024, anyone can fish in Oklahoma without a state license. However, a free paddlefish permit is still required, and some cities may still require fishing permits.
Oklahoma fishing regulations
Oklahoma has a myriad of fishing regulations available to read online, including daily and size limits, regulations for specific species and fishing methods.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Find Oklahoma fishing reports, free Oklahoma fishing days 2024
