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Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman

Oklahoma Fishing Regulation Changes for 2012

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Before heading out to the lake this season, make sure to brush up on the latest changes to the fishing regulations for the Oklahoma lakes listed below:

  • The 13-16-inch slot length limit on large and smallmouth bass at Lake Elmer Thomas was deleted to help increase opportunity for anglers to harvest what is currently a surplus of fish.
  • All the ponds on the Black Kettle National grasslands were added to the list of lakes with a 14-inch length limit on black bass.
  • All Sooner Lake anglers must immediately release all striped bass under 20 inches in length to help manage the fishery for trophy striper fishing opportunities.
  • The daily limit on striped bass at five daily statewide except at Lake Texoma where limits would remain at 10 daily with no more than two measuring greater than 20 inches.
  • Kaw Lake anglers can keep up to 20 striped bass hybrids and/or white bass combined, with no more than five over 20 inches in length. 


NatureWorks Art Show and Sale March 3-4

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Wildlife enthusiasts may find just the right painting, sculpture, carving or other piece at the 2012 NatureWorks Art Show and Sale March 3-4 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center.


NatureWorks is the Tulsa-based conservation group that hosts the art show, bringing together wildlife and nature artists from across the United States and abroad for the event. Art at the show will be for sale, which will help generate matching grants to assist with a variety of state wildlife conservation projects. 


NatureWorks has also partnered with the Wildlife Department on a number of different conservation projects, such as the Department’s paddlefish management program, duck stamp print program and centennial duck stamp print. 


Additionally, NatureWorks has supported habitat work at the Harold Stuart Waterfowl Refuge Unit within the Deep Fork Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and the Grassy Slough WMA. 


NatureWorks also has been an important supporter of the Wildlife Department’s Hunters Against Hunger program – in which hunters can donate their legally harvested deer to feed hungry Oklahomans. 


In addition, they have funded important projects to help schools and libraries in the state receive paid subscriptions to the Department’s Outdoor Oklahoma magazine.


Get all the show details here.



Watonga Trout Derby March 2-4

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The Watonga Trout Derby will be held Friday March 2nd, Saturday, March 3rd & Sunday March 4th, 2012 at Roman Nose State Park and is being co-sponsored by Friends of Roman Nose State Park and the Watonga Chamber of Commerce.  Pre-registration is available this year as well as online registration.  

The three-day event gives fishermen an opportunity to catch tagged trout for prizes.  One hundred tagged trout are put in Lake Watonga in conjunction with the normal trout stocking done by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.  


A drawing from the tags of all registered trout will determine the $300.00 grand prize cash winner. A $100.00 Sr. division and a $50.00 Jr. division prize will be  given for the heaviest stringer of trout and will be awarded at the close of the derby.  All tagged trout are worth cash or gifts.

This year, one registration will be drawn to win a Deluxe Patio Package valued at over $1,200.  This gift package is sponsored by Lowes.


Read the full story here.





Maniac Custom Lures Free Shipping Special

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As many of you know, I am a HUGE fan of Maniac Custom Lures.  They make a superior product, right here in the USA, and the lures work great!  In addition, Maniac Custom Lures sponsors our twice monthly free fishing lures giveaway.


I have posted many big fish photos here on Hawg Blawg of the lunkers I have caught using Maniac Custom Lures from Texas to Canada.


My favorite is the 4″ Salt Stick fished wacky-rig when fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass.  I’ve also had a lot of success with the new 6″ Maniac Minnow.


During the summer months, Maniac is offer Free Shipping on all internet orders over $15.00.  For free shipping on your orders this summer, enter the code SuMmeR2011.



Lake Eufaula Fishing Guide

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Please welcome our newest fishing guide, Barry Morrow of MRO Crappie Academy, fishing on Lake Eufaula!


Barry fishes for trophy crappie, bass & catfish and offers a Kids Academy Certification Program.  


Barry is also a Lindey Tackle Pro Staff member who produces a weekly internet radio fishing report.  


Book your next fishing trip with Barry by calling him at 660-723-2667, 918-452-3511, or email him at bmorrow@barrymro.com.

Lake Broken Bow Fishing

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Broken Bow Lake fishing guide Bryce Archey sends us this report from Lake Broken Bow at Beaver’s Bend State Park:


The fishing at Lake Broken Bow has been very good the spring, in spite of the crazy weather.  This year’s pattern is requiring different techniques than in the last several years, and clients are catching on quickly to what I like to call “Old School Broken Bow Fishing”.  Techniques that my Dad and I used years ago growing up on the lake are working very well for this year’s tough bite.

Here are some recent pictures from trips.  Clients have caught just about every fish species in the lake.  Pictured here are some nice smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, hybrid bass, and walleye.  The spotted bass, sand bass, and crappie bites have all been strong too.

Editor’s Notes:
  • Click on the picture to view a larger version.  
  • Check out 2 new fishing videos featuring Bryce on the OKFG YouTube channel; http://youtu.be/GENZpvSS7nw and http://youtu.be/v4h9FKrYbes
  • Go fishing with Bryce Archey at beautiful Lake Broken Bow in southeast Oklahoma.  Call him at 580-494-6447 or 870-582-4561.  Visit his website here.

SW Oklahoma Fishing Report

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Future Pro Mike Diehl sent this Oklahoma fishing report from Lake Tom Steed:


The fronts, both warm and cold as well as the high winds have made fishing very selective at best.  


I did manage to get out on the 28th of April and land one nice bass and a sharp looking 23″ Saugeye.  


The water temps are still a bit coll but give it another week of warm weather and look out! bedded bass, hungry Hybrid and saucy Saugeye.


It’s hard to believe the water was this hard just a month and a half ago.

Hot Crappie Fishing at Lake Eufaula

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Lake Eufaula Oklahoma fishing guide Dennis Keener sent us this crappie fishing report:

The french word for crappie (SACALICE) or (White perch) are known all across North America for their delicious table fair. And Oklahoma has one of the top rated crappie lakes in the nation here at Lake Eufaula. 


Listen, if you don’t take advantage of this great opportunity to catch a nice mess of crappie , then you are just missing out on some of Lake Eufaula’s best fishing action of the year.  


We notice when the water temperature reaches 65 degrees, the crappie start moving to the shore to spawn.  We rig a 10 ft. pole with 6 ft of line. tie a 1/8 ounce black and pink jig on the end – and that’s all you need!  Some call this style of fishing doodlesocking, where you just wade along the bank and dip your bait close to a stump, log, rock or  any thing that might cast some shade or hold fish.  


Some prefer a slip cork which can also be a very effective method of pulling in some nice crappie during the spawn.  Set your stopper at about one foot, pitch it down the bank and give it a short pull.  Let it sit and repeat. Keep in mind that while crappie is on their nests, they won’t feed.  The bite you feel is a result of a fish defending it’s nest.  


If you start catching bass on the bank, you know the crappie spawn is almost over. Not all crappie spawn at the same time.  This process can last several weeks depending on the weather and water temperature.


Now is a great time to introduce a friend  to fishing.  Spawning crappie make for some very exciting fishing action. 


Keep your hooks sharp and respect mother nature!


Go fishing with father and son team Dennis and Dusty Keener on beautiful Lake Eufaula.  Book your trip by calling 918-470-7133 or 918-470-642 or by visiting their website at www.dandkguideservice.com.  2

Lake Pawhuska Trout Derby 2/19/11

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The 13th Annual Prairie Trout Club Trout Derby is at Lake Pawhuska on February 19th from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.  


Cash and prizes for heaviest fish and heaviest stringer, youth and senior divisions.  Pre-registration is $25, $35 day of event. 


For more information contact Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce at (918) 287-1208.

Win a Boat at the Watonga Trout Derby March 4-6

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The Watonga Trout Derby will be held Friday March 4th, Saturday, March 5th & Sunday March 6th, 2011 at Roman Nose State Park and is being co-sponsored this year by the Friends of Roman Nose State Park and the Watonga Chamber of Commerce.  

Pre-registration will be available this year in person at the Watonga Chamber of Commerce or online at www.watongachamber.com.  Contact the Watonga Chamber of Commerce office at 580-623-5452 for details.  Registration at the event will begin at 7:00 a.m. each morning and continue through 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday.  All fish must be weighed in by 3 p.m. Sunday, which will mark the end of the derby.

The three-day event gives fishermen an opportunity to catch tagged trout for prizes.  One hundred tagged trout are put in the lake in conjunction with the normal trout stocking done by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.  A drawing from the tags of all registered trout will determine the $300.00 grand prize cash winner. A $100.00 Sr. division and a $50.00 Jr. division prize will be given daily for the heaviest trout in each category.  Also, a $100.00 Sr. division and a $50.00 Jr. division prize will be given for the heaviest stringer of trout and will be awarded at the close of the derby.  All tagged trout are worth cash or gifts.
An exciting feature of this year’s Trout Derby is the guaranteed boat give-away.  One registration will be drawn to win a Bass Brat Boat  equipped with an aerated live well/ice chest, depth finder and troll motor.  You must be at least 18 years of age & a registered participant of the 2011 Trout Derby to be eligible to win the boat.
  • SENIOR DIVISION AGE 18 AND OLDER
  • JUNIOR DIVISION AGE 17 AND YOUNGER

$100.00 in prize money each day for the largest trout caught in the Sr. Div.
$50.00 in prize money each day for the largest trout caught in the Jr. Div.
The heaviest single or stringer of trout do not have to be tagged, but only trout are eligible.
Fishing licenses are available at ALCO Discount Store, Hwy 8, Watonga or The Bait Shop, 217 E Russworm Dr., Watonga.  All fishing must comply with Oklahoma State fishing laws.
The trout come from Crystal Lake Fisheries, Ava, Missouri.  The successful participation of the public, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife trout stocking program at Lake Watonga, the Watonga Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of Roman Nose State Park, gives the sportsman added incentive for trout fishing.
Roman Nose State Park is located 7 miles north of Watonga on Hwy 8A.  Registration headquarters is located at the General Store on the lake.  Cost of entering is $20.00 for Sr. Div. and $10.00 for Jr. Div. for three days.  For more information call the Watonga Chamber of Commerce at 580-623-5452, fax 580-623-5428, visit www.watongachamber.com or email cwatonga@pldi.net.