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Welcome to 2025-26 Oklahoma Fishing

Cover of the Oklahoma 2025–2026 Fishing & Hunting Regulations guide showing an angler fishing from a kayak in golden morning fog on a calm lake. — The 2025–2026 Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting Regulations guide highlights updated rules for anglers and hunters. The cover features a kayaker casting a line on a misty lake, reflecting the beauty of Oklahoma’s outdoor recreation opportunities.

Fishing Regulation Changes

Hybrid striped bass have been reclassified as a game fish. Bag and size limits have not changed.
New rules and a permitting system have been developed for recirculating aquaculture systems. Contact Fisheries Division for more information (405) 521-3721
Management of the Echota and Stunkard areas of the Upper Illinois River has changed (see Public Fishing Waters).

Free Fishing Days

June 6-7, 2026

Anyone may fish in Oklahoma on these days without a state license.

Be sure to take someone fishing!

Smiling woman in camouflage gear holding up a freshly caught white bass while fishing on a sunny lake, surrounded by green trees. — An angler proudly displays a white bass caught during a spring fishing trip on a calm lake. Outdoor adventures like this highlight the excitement of sportfishing in beautiful natural settings. Photo by Wade Free.