Top fish species at Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Flathead catfish

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General info

Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir is a lake located in Noble County, Oklahoma, United States. It is most popular for fishing White crappie, Flathead catfish, and Largemouth bass.

Location

36°17′5″N 97°10′7.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir, OK

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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
White crappie

White crappie

Regulation boundaryOklahoma State Waters
Bag limit37

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit37

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

RequirementKeep intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Restrictions & requirements

No Gaff Hooks

The use of "Gaff Hooks", or the use of any other technique or device that severely injures the fish, to assist in landing paddlefish, is prohibited, except while bowfishing.

Keep Intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Additional information
Site-specific regulations: Arbuckle minimum size = 10-inches, bag limit = 15 crappie (in aggregate)Blue River Public Fishing Area: bag limit = 6 crappie (in aggregate).Hudson minimum size = 10-inches, bag limit = 15 crappie (in aggregate)Ft. Gibson (including all tributaries and upstream to Markham Ferry Dam) minimum size = 10-inches, bag limit = 15 crappie (in aggregate)Grand Lake (including all tributaries to the state line) minimum size = 10-inches, bag limit = 15 crappie (in aggregate)Tenkiller minimum size = 10-inches, bag limit = 15 crappie (in aggregate)Texoma minimum size = 10-inches
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Pomoxis annularis
Season open: year-round
Flathead catfish

Flathead catfish

Regulation boundaryOklahoma State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Restrictions & requirements

No Gaff Hooks

The use of "Gaff Hooks", or the use of any other technique or device that severely injures the fish, to assist in landing paddlefish, is prohibited, except while bowfishing.

OK Noodling

Noodling is the taking of non-game fish and catfish by use of hands only. Possession of hooks, gaff hooks, spears, poles with hooks attached or ropes with hooks attached while in the act of noodling shall be proof of violation of the "hands only" noodling law. Noodling shall be lawful year-round in all waters during day-light hours only unless restricted under "Public Fishing Waters" special regulations.

Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Pylodictis olivaris
Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryOklahoma State Waters
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 16

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

RequirementKeep intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Restrictions & requirements

No Gaff Hooks

The use of "Gaff Hooks", or the use of any other technique or device that severely injures the fish, to assist in landing paddlefish, is prohibited, except while bowfishing.

Keep Intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Additional information
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.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
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Langston

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Tonkawa Tribal Housing

27.1 miles away

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Meridian

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Bison

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FAQ about Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir located?
Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir is a lake located in Noble County, Oklahoma, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°17′5″N 97°10′7.3″W
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🎣 Where on Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir?
The most common species in Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir are:
📢 What are the latest Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir fishing reports?
The latest Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir right now?
According to fishing regulations at Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir, some of the species in season this November include: Alligator gar. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Upper Black Bear Creek Site 71 Reservoir?

Fishing in Oklahoma requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident annual and short-term licenses are available online or at authorized retailers statewide.

In Oklahoma, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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