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Fishing in Oklahoma DO YOUR PART; GET PROPER So what do I need to go fishing in Oklahoma?
offers some spectacular
sights. Take a day and LICENSES TO SUPPORT
enjoy the outdoors. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
OUTDOOR RECREATION,
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION • An Oklahoma resident or nonresident fishing
license is required of all persons who take,
The first step before going fishing is to make sure attempt to take, or possess fish or other
you have the correct legally required fishing license. aquatic dwelling organisms by any method
You can buy an Oklahoma fishing license online in Oklahoma. Persons fishing the Red River
at wildlifedepartment.com, via the Go Outdoors must have a valid Oklahoma fishing license
Oklahoma mobile app for Apple or Android devic- unless exempt.
es, or through an approved license vendor such as a • In addition, people fishing on waters locat-
tackle shop or sporting goods store. ed within the Honobia Creek or Three Rivers
The cost of a one-day
MARSHALL REIGH/ODWC or short-term fishing • People residing in another state who own
Wildlife Management Areas must have a
valid Land Access Permit, unless exempt.
license is inexpensive
(usually less than $20),
although fishing licens- land in Oklahoma but do not live on that
land, and are fishing on that land, must pur-
es generally cost more chase a nonresident fishing license.
for nonresidents. Those • All required licenses or written evidence of
younger than 16 can fish exemption and identification must be car-
for free in Oklahoma. ried on your person while fishing.
If you plan to fish
more than once or COMMON FISHING LICENSES
twice, check into buy- PURCHASED
ing an annual license.
An annual license will Residents
cover you for the entire • Annual Fishing License - $25 (valid for 365 days)
year, making it the most • 2-Day Fishing License - $15 (valid two con-
Time a trip to a nearby stream and enjoy some fast-paced
action when the sand bass are running. cost-effective option. secutive days of choice)

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