OK Fishing Without a License — Penalties, Fines & Creel Limits (2026)

OK fishing penalties: $100–$1,000. ODWC (800) 722-3888. Crappie 37/day! Texoma striper 10/day!

Fishing without a valid OK fishing license carries penalties from ODWC game wardens.

ViolationFine RangeNotes
No fishing license$100 – $500Per offense
Over creel limit$100 – $1,000 per fishPer-fish basis
No paddlefish permit$100 – $500FREE permit — no excuse!

Key Creel Limits

SpeciesDaily LimitNotes
Largemouth bass6Most lakes — generous!
Striped bass (Texoma)10Texoma = 10/day — incredible!
Crappie3737 crappie/day! Grand Lake crappie fishing!
Channel catfish8Statewide
Paddlefish1Seasonal — FREE permit required
Trout (Lt Fork)6Lower Mountain Fork — year-round

Call ODWC OGT: (800) 722-3888.

An OK fishing license is $31. Get yours.