🐟 What fish can you catch in Pocola?

Most commonly caught species around Pocola , OK : Largemouth bass - 2,863 reported catches Channel catfish - 380 reported catches Bluegill - 303 reported catches Blue catfish - 290 reported catches Spotted bass - 183 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pocola fishing reports?

The latest Pocola , OK fishing reports are: @sydwashington reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arkansas River (AR) . @sydwashington reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arkansas River (AR) . @sydwashington reported a nice Longear sunfish at Arkansas River (AR) . @Mickey_D reported a nice Channel catfish at Van Buren Municipal Park . @Mickey_D reported a nice Bluegill at Van Buren Municipal Park . .

Fishing in Pocola, OK

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pocola, Oklahoma?

Anglers in Pocola , OK recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR) , Wildcat Mountain Lake , Wells Lake , Poteau River , Massard Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Pocola?

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Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Pocola?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Pocola , OK was a 13 ft / 5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Charlesmc at Mansfield Lake on July 11, 2014 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Pocola?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Pocola , OK was a 12 ft / 60 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @KirkBlair at Arkansas River (AR) on March 12, 2016 .

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Top fish species in Pocola

Latest Pocola fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Arkansas River (AR)

7 in · 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Arkansas River (AR)

5 in · 1 oz

Longear sunfish

Arkansas River (AR)

4 in ·

Channel catfish

Van Buren Municipal Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Van Buren Municipal Park

length · weight

Channel catfish

Arkansas River (AR)

length · weight

Bluegill

Arkansas River (AR)

length · weight

Bluegill

Arkansas River (AR)

length · weight

Bluegill

Arkansas River (AR)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Arkansas River (AR)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Pocola

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Oklahoma can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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1 > 16

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In rivers and streams: black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted): six combined per day, only one of which may be a smallmouth bass. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 14 inches or longer. No size limit on spotted bass.

Doc Hollis Lake: harvest of largemouth bass is prohibited.

Lake Texoma: largemouth bass and smallmouth bass minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit = 5 largemouth bass and/or smallmouth bass in aggregate.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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35°14′43.8″N 94°28′39″W

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FAQ about Pocola fishing

Anglers in Pocola, OK recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (AR), Wildcat Mountain Lake, Wells Lake, Poteau River, and Massard Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Pocola, OK:

Largemouth bass - 2,863 reported catches
Channel catfish - 380 reported catches
Bluegill - 303 reported catches
Blue catfish - 290 reported catches
Spotted bass - 183 reported catches

The latest Pocola, OK fishing reports are:

@sydwashington reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arkansas River (AR).
@sydwashington reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arkansas River (AR).
@sydwashington reported a nice Longear sunfish at Arkansas River (AR).
@Mickey_D reported a nice Channel catfish at Van Buren Municipal Park.
@Mickey_D reported a nice Bluegill at Van Buren Municipal Park.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Pocola, OK. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Pocola, OK was a 13 ft / 5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Charlesmc at Mansfield Lake on July 11, 2014.