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Chicken Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Oklahoma, United States

4.5·9 catches

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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15 in · 2 lb 2 oz

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14 in · 2 lb

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General info

Chicken Creek is a stream located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and White bass.

Location

35°39′40.2″N 94°55′39″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Chicken Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Chicken Creek, 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
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
Season open: year-round
Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth 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.Lake Texoma: largemouth bass and smallmouth bass minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit = 5 largemouth bass and/or smallmouth bass in aggregate.
Synonyms
Micropterus dolomieui
Season open: year-round
White bass

White bass

Regulation boundaryOklahoma State Waters
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.

Additional information
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season. Except, bag limit is 25 white bass in Lake Texoma.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Morone chrysops
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FAQ about Chicken Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Chicken Creek located?
the Chicken Creek is a stream located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°39′40.2″N 94°55′39″W
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🎣 Where on the Chicken Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Chicken Creek 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 the Chicken Creek?
The most common species in the Chicken Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Chicken Creek fishing reports?
The latest Chicken Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Chicken Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Chicken Creek, some of the species in season this October 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 the Chicken Creek?

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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