Lake Texoma

When it comes to naming one of the nation’s premier inland striped bass fisheries, Lake Texoma is the first to top the list! Bearing a unique trait of being on the border, anglers fishing the Texas side must purchase a Texas fishing license and similarly the ones on the Oklahoma side must purchase an Oklahoma fishing license.

A great set of well-rounded and ample fishing opportunities that Lake Texoma has to offer include trophy-sized blue catfish, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, gar and paddlefish.

Vinita Lake Park

If you are looking for a premier largemouth bass fishery, then Vinita Lake Park is exactly the place that you are on the hunt for! The place also earns its beauty by the fact that the use of gas-powered motors is prohibited which makes this reservoir an excellent choice for a quiet and serene day of fishing. Currently, anglers can fish the lake dawn to dusk from Friday through Sunday. The park offers a boat ramp along with fire rings and picnic tables. The town of Vinita holds immense pride in keeping the lake open to the public for some excellent fishing.

Medicine Creek

If you are an enthusiastic angler who is on the lookout of the best Rainbow trout, then Medicine Creek stocks the species. On top of that, the fishing is good all year long! Also, the place is an excellent choice for a family picnic because granite rock lines the banks of the creek, which makes it easy for t kids to access the creek. There is a little shop right in the Medicine Park, in case you are looking for live bait, ice, and other fishing supplies before hitting the water. The restaurants and shops which are at a walking distance from the park can also help you enjoy the adventure even more.

Lake Eafaula

It would not be wrong to state that the largest lake in Oklahoma with approximately 600 miles of shoreline and 10,200 surface acres is the most desired fishing destinations. Lake Eufaula, which is one of the premier vacation spots in Oklahoma is also a popular fishing destination in the state. You’ll find sunfish, bass, catfish, crappie, and walleye.

If you have youngsters who are not ready to hit the lake, then there is a kid’s pond which is perfect for the whole family to enjoy the day. There is an enclosed dock which facilitates fishing in the colder months. Fishing is an extremely popular sport in the area, which is why the park also has a tackle shop and a marina.

Grand Lake

This comes as no surprise! Grand Lake is one of the topmost lakes for bass fishing in the country and even hosted the 2016 Bassmaster Classic. The shoreline stretches over 1,300 miles with over 46,000 surface acres.  The lake boasts of an abundance of crappie, and trophy sized catfish and bass. A wide variety ranges from smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie and multiple varieties of catfish and hybrid stripers. Anglers can choose both from fishing off the bridge and on the banks at the park.

Lake Tenkiller

Lake Tenkiller is renowned for fishing competitions. It is actually a water paradise which offers year-round fishing. If you are looking for one of the best fishing holes in the country, then Lake Tenkiller is certainly a spot to visit, as ranked by Field and Stream. There are great spots around the lake for the best picks from black bass, striped bass, crappie, and walleye, to a variety of trouts.

Lower Illinois River

The second year-round trout fishery in Oklahoma where anglers can find brown and rainbow trout. There are several public access points at the 8 mile stretch of the river under the dam. Several state record Striped bass have been found on this river.

Broken Bow Lake

Located in the Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma, this 22-mile long crystal blue waters provide year-round fishing attraction. The species found here include large and smallmouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, and sunfish.

Lake Watonga

Within the Roman Nose State Park, one of the first state parks in Oklahoma, this 55-acre canyon lake is surrounded by scenic cliffs and streams. In winter, trout stocking takes place, and in spring, trout fishing (rainbow trout) tournaments are held. The park has modern camping and lodging facilities.

Quanah Parker Lake

Situated inside the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, this lake offers various recreational activities in addition to fishing. Hand powered boats, electric trolling motors on boats 14’ or less is allowed for fishing channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, and sunfish.

Make the most of your long-awaited fishing vacation by enjoying some of the most excellent spots that Oklahoma has to offer!