Oklahoma Fishing License
Fishing in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's Lake Texoma is the country's only naturally reproducing striped bass fishery outside the East Coast — fish to 30 pounds are caught year-round. Eufaula, Tenkiller, Murray, and Broken Bow grow big bass and crappie. The Lower Illinois River below Tenkiller is a stocked-trout fishery. The Glover, Mountain Fork, and lower Illinois hold smallmouth. Robert S. Kerr and Keystone reservoirs round out a state fishery that's broader than its reputation suggests.
License Types & Fees
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident Annual Fishing (18+) | $31.00 |
| Resident 1-Day Fishing (18+) | $11.00 |
| Resident Annual Combination Fish + Hunt | $53.00 |
| Resident 3-Year Combination Fish + Hunt | $121.00 |
| Resident Disability 5-Year Combo (Fish + Hunt) Six months residency + qualifying disability benefits | $20.00 |
| Resident Lifetime Fishing | $375.00 |
| Resident Lifetime Combination (Fish + Hunt) | $1,024.00 |
| Resident Senior Citizen Lifetime Fishing (65+) | $30.00 |
| Resident Senior Citizen Lifetime Combo (65+) | $60.00 |
| Resident Disabled Veteran Lifetime Combo (60%+) | $25.00 |
| Resident Disabled Veteran Lifetime Combo (under 60%) | $200.00 |
| Non-Resident Annual Fishing (18+) | $81.00 |
| Non-Resident 1-Day Fishing | $26.00 |
| Lake Texoma License Same fee for residents and non-residents; honored on both OK and TX waters; not valid below Texoma Dam | $12.00 |
| Paddlefish Permit Required for any paddlefish angler regardless of age/residency, including lifetime holders | Free |
| Annual Wildlife Conservation Passport (Resident) Required for entry on Department-owned lands ages 18+ | $46.00 |
| Annual Wildlife Conservation Passport (Non-Resident) | $239.00 |
| Land Access Permit (Resident, 18–63) Required to access certain ODWC-managed properties; lifetime holders also need it | $100.00 |
| Land Access Permit (Non-Resident, all ages) | $200.00 |
Fees are subject to change. Confirm current pricing on the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation website before purchasing.
Licenses run on the calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31) unless noted. The Lake Texoma License at $12 is unique — same fee for residents and non-residents, and it covers both states' portions of the lake. Oklahoma does NOT sell a standalone trout permit — trout-stocked tailwaters (Lower Illinois, Mountain Fork) just require the regular fishing license. Lifetime hunting-only licenses are not sold; lifetimes are fishing-only or combination.
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