Earl D. Harless
caught the new lake record blue catfish at Fort Gibson Lake on July 16.
It
weighed in at 73.6 pounds and was 49.5 inches long. For more information go to:
www.wildlifedepartment.com
oklahoma catfish
Lake Keystone Catfish Festival
Lake Keystone Catfish Festival will be at Feyodi Park in Cleveland. The fishing contest entry fee is $25, and registration must be received by June 1. The top three places will be awarded for biggest three-fish stringer; 1st place — $1,000; 2nd place — $500; and third place — $250.
In the event of a tie, prize money will be split equally for that prize. No more than three fish may be entered per registrant, and weigh-in takes place promptly at 5 p.m. Fish (Channel, Blue and Flathead Catfish only) must be alive and pass inspection.
All Oklahoma Wildlife Department rules and regulations must be followed. If there is flooding at Feyodi Park, the event will be held at Cleveland High School in front of the Event Center/Soccer Field. For more information, call (918) 358-2131