Western Branch Verdigris River
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Fishing regulations at Western Branch Verdigris River, OK
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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 Blue catfish as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Statewide bag limit is 15 blue catfish and/or channel catfish, in aggregate with only 1 blue catfish greater than 30-inches.
Site-specific regulations:
All U.S. Forest Service and State Park lakes (except Lake Murray): bag limit = 6 blue catfish and/or channel catfish, in aggregate
Fourche Maline River within the boundaries of Robbers Cave State Park from Carlton Lake Dam downstream to the southern park boundary: bag limit = 6 blue catfish and/or channel catfish, in aggregate
All Department Management Area ponds and fishing areas: bag limit = 6 blue catfish and/or channel catfish, in aggregate
All waters within the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: bag limit = 6 blue catfish and/or channel catfish, in aggregate
Ictalurus furcatus
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FAQ about Western Branch Verdigris River fishing
- Blue catfish - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- White bass - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Flathead catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @codymarshall1381 reported a nice White bass.
- @csmalley3642 reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @srye1407 reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @bryer1 reported a nice White bass.
- @charlie64 reported a nice Blue catfish.
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