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Blue catfish

18 in · 2 lb

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Channel catfish

12 in · 1 lb

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White bass

20 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 2 lb

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General info

Red River is a stream located in Cotton County, Oklahoma, United States. It is also intersecting with Hempstead County, Arkansas and Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Largemouth bass, and Striped bass.

Location

34°09′11.6″N 98°35′22.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Red River, 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.

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.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

25

Aggregate

25
No minimum size, but only 10 of the 25 catfish bag limit can be 20-inches or greater in length; this applies to blue and channel catfish in any combination. Hook and line only.

Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.
Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

Regulations for

34°09′11.6″N 98°35′22.9″W
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Reviews of Red River

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FAQ about Red River fishing

the Red River is a stream located in Cotton County, Oklahoma, United States. It is also intersecting with Hempstead County, Arkansas and Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Its coordinates are:
34°09′11.6″N 98°35′22.9″W
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