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June 4 - 5 are Free Fishing Days in Oklahoma, when a fishing license is not required to fish.
Grab a fishing pole and load up the tackle. Oklahoma Free Fishing Days are June 4-5, 2022. Free Fishing Days are a chance to head out to Oklahoma's waterways and go fishing without a license. Introduce someone to the outdoors with a hook and bobber during Free Fishing Days!
Not sure where to go? Try Close to Home!
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Find the Close to Home Fishery Nearest you.
Close to Home ponds are small bodies of water stocked with fish ensuring opportunities exist for anglers who may only have a little time on their hands and nowhere to go. More importantly, they offer urban dwellers an opportunity to frequently share fishing and outdoor education with others.
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Take it Lakeside!
Spread out, make a day of it. With wide open water there's nothing better than a day at the lake. Visit one of the beautiful Oklahoma lakes on your bucket list. Plan your trip with our Where to Fish guide.
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