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Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman

Fishing Rules Changes

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Recent changes that were approved affect fisherman and several popular fishing spots. The new rule amendments are as follows:

* Paddlefish anglers will be required to attach their paddlefish permit number to their fish, and it will be a requirement for paddlefish viscera to be removed before leaving the state. Additionally, paddlefish anglers will be required to have a free annual paddlefish permit. These paddlefish rules are currently in effect under emergency rules.

* The Illinois River was defined as the area from the confluence of Baron Fork Creek downstream to the Horseshoe Bend boat ramp.

* The boundaries on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System were clarified.

* Spotted bass were exempted from length limits statewide except for certain streams.

* Spotted bass bag limits were removed statewide except for certain streams.

* Alligator gar rules were modified after public hearings to define the closed area, shorten the period of closure and restrict all angling methods.

* The use of non-metallic materials will be allowed where natural materials do not exist for attaching limblines.

For more information, please visit http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/

New Grand Lake Catfish Record

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Grand Lake record blue catfish.

A hefty 40.1-lb. blue catfish caught out of Grand Lake, by Illinois resident Denny Halgren, set a new Grand Lake record for blue catfish. Denny caught the fish with natural bait.

The fish was released, but had a length of 43 inches and a girth of 28.5 inches.

For more information about The New Lake Record Fish Program, or for more on catfishing in Oklahoma, log on to www.wildlifedepartment.com

New Arbuckles Bass Record

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Lake Arbuckles record largemouth bassYou don’t have to convince Allen Gifford, that now is the time to be bass fishing in Oklahoma. He already knows, and the 14 lb., 8 oz., largemouth bass he caught Feb. 27 out of Arbuckle Lake proves it.

Gifford landed his bass in the afternoon using a Terminator spinnerbait. “As soon as I set the hook, I knew it was big,” Gifford said. “But I didn’t know how big.” The bass has a girth of nearly 23 inches, is over 25 inches long and falls just over three ounces shy of the state record that was landed from Broken Bow Lake in 1999.

It is not a coincidence that he caught the giant bass this time of year. According to fisheries biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, right now through the next month is among the best time all year for catching big bass.

An avid, lifelong fisherman, Gifford agrees this is the time to be fishing, as well as into the spring. “I’ve been catching fish all winter to be honest with you,” Gifford said. “The fish have got to eat all year long.”

Coming out of colder weather means bass are actively feeding and putting on weight for spawning, which in turn means they will be found in shallower waters and may bite more often.

Bass are likely the most sought after game fish in Oklahoma. “This is such a great time to go bass fishing,” said Jeff Boxrucker, assistant chief of fisheries for the Wildlife Department. “You can find them all over Oklahoma, and any angler, whether experienced in bass fishing or not, can catch plenty of them. But you have to be out there to catch them. Now through the next few months will be some outstanding fishing.”

For more information about the new Lake Record Fish Program, or for more on bass fishing in Oklahoma, log on to www.wildlifedepartment.com

New State Records Program

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The Oklahoma Wildlife Department has announced a new State Record program for 13 lakes around the state. While your fish may not have broken a state record, it could very possibly be the biggest fish ever caught out of your favorite lake.

Now thanks to new technology and a network of record keepers at 13 lakes around the state, your next trophy could qualify as a lake record. The program was established as a way to serve anglers and recognize big fish and the lakes they come from.

The 13 pilot lakes of the program are:

The Wildlife Department promises that more will be added later!

The 13 qualifying species (and their minimum weights) are:

  • Largemouth bass (6 lbs)
  • Smallmouth bass (4 lb)
  • Spotted bass (2 lbs.)
  • Crappie (2 lbs.)
  • Channel catfish (15 lbs.)
  • Blue catfish (40 lbs)
  • Flathead catfish (40 lbs.)
  • White bass (3 lbs.)
  • Striped bass (20 lbs.)
  • Hybrid striped bass (8 lbs.)
  • Walleye/Saugeye (5 lbs.)
  • Sunfish (any species) (1 lb.)
  • Paddlefish/Spoonbill (60 lbs.)

To find a record keeper, Click Here

To view current lake records, Click Here

To become a record keeper, Click Here

March Free Lures & Tackle Winner

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win free lures and free tackle with OklahomaFishingGuides.comTwice a month, https://www.oklahomafishingguides.com/ awards free lures & tackle to lucky fishing report subscribers.

In addition, once a quarter a lucky subscriber will also win an Original Readi-Lure tackle box from Tackle Tech AND at the end of the year, one lucky subscriber will win a customized IM8 Hookhider Fishing Rod.

This week’s winner is Dustin S. from Altus AFB, Oklahoma. Dustin will receive an assortment of lures & tackle from Alluring Lures & Tackle, Lead Babies Slabs, The Fish Grip, and our newest sponsor River Bottom Lures.

Want a chance to win free fishing lures & tackle OR a new tackle box OR a customized IM8 Hookhider fishing rod? Sign Up Here!


Editor’s Note: Congratulations Dustin and good luck with all your fishing adventures this year!

Broken Bow High Water Alert

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Lake Broken Bow fishing guide Bryce Archey
Lake Broken Bow fishing guide Bryce Archey sends us this report:

Starting today, all boat ramps will be closed on Lake Broken Bow. Due to all the recent heavy rains, the lake’s water level is 18 feet above normal and still rising and all ramps are now under water.

The dam will begin releasing water next week and start getting the lake level back down to fishing levels in the next 7 to 10 days.

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the report Bryce. You be careful out there. To book a Lake Broken Bow fishing trip with Bryce, call him at 580-494-6447 or 870-582-4561 or visit his website at www.BrokenBowLakeGuide.com

Broken Bow Sand Bass Running

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Sand bass at Lake Broken Bow with fishing guide Bryce Archey
Lake Broken Bow fishing guide Bryce Archey sends us this report:

The annual sand bass run has begun and we are catching big sandies right now. This run will continue for a couple of more weeks. Here is a picture of how big they can get this time of year.

I only have a couple of days remaining towards the end of the month if anyone is interested in a guided trip.

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the report Bryce. Looks like you guys had a blast catching those sandies! If you want to catch some sandies with Bryce, call him at 580-494-6447 or 870-582-4561 or visit him at his website: www.BrokenBowLakeGuide.com

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March Tackle Box Winner

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Win an Original Readi-Lure tackle box - four chances per year at OklahomaFishingGuides.com and SouthwestFishingGuides.com

Readi-Lure Tackle Boxes, made by Tackle Tech, are the most unique, versatile tackle boxes on the market.

On the first Friday of March, June, September and December, a lucky fishing report subscriber will receive an original Readi-Lure Tackle Box! This quarter’s winner is Johnathan S. from Canadian, Oklahoma.

Want a chance to win a new tackle box? Sign up here!

Editor’s Note: Congratulations Johnathan and good luck with all your fishing adventures this year!

March Free Lures & Tackle Winner

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win free lures and free tackle with OklahomaFishingGuides.comTwice a month, https://www.oklahomafishingguides.com/ awards free lures & tackle to lucky fishing report subscribers.

In addition, once a quarter a lucky subscriber will also win an Original Readi-Lure tackle box from Tackle Tech AND at the end of the year, one lucky subscriber will win a customized IM8 Hookhider Fishing Rod.

This week’s winner is Jim A. from Lawton, Oklahoma. Jim will receive an assortment of lures & tackle from Alluring Lures & Tackle, Lead Babies Slabs, The Fish Grip, and our newest sponsor River Bottom Lures.

Want a chance to win free fishing lures & tackle OR a new tackle box OR a customized IM8 Hookhider fishing rod? Sign Up Here!


Editor’s Note: Congratulations Jim and good luck with all your fishing adventures this year!