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McGee Creek Wildlife Management Area

If you ever find yourself going southbound on the Indian Nation turnpike, you'll likely notice a fairly abrupt change in the scenery about 25 miles south of McAlester. The Jac

Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area

Before Oklahoma became a state, adventurous settlers were already seeking out land for home sites to raise families, livestock and crops in a landscape blanketed with prairie.

ODWC Fisheries Biologists Watchful of Black Bass Populations

The catch-and-release of largemouth and smallmouth bass is deeply rooted in fishing culture across the nation. In fact, keeping bass has become somewhat taboo.

New Trout Limit Set for Benefit of Stocking Program, Anglers in Future

New trout limit benefits trout stocking program and anglers.

Perch vs. Percidae: How-To Catch Walleye & Saugeye

Perch is a common vernacular used in Oklahoma to identify sunfish, but the real perch family provides a unique fishing experience in Oklahoma.

Fifty Fish Factoids

We've reeled in 50 fish factoids that share the story of Oklahoma's fishes from below the surface.

Split the Difference

Split shot can go a long way toward catching more fish!

From Lake to Plate: Carp Cakes

We're putting a spin on generations-old concepts by introducing a recipe for carp cakes you can sink your teeth into.

Lake Carl Etling: A Fishing Excursion that's Off the Beaten Path

Lake Carl Etling in the Panhandle is a unique fishing destination with much to see.

Fishing Fun in the Sun!

Don't let the summer pass without making fishing memories with family and friends!