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Grand River

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Oklahoma, United States

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General info

Grand River is a stream located in Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States. It is also intersecting with Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It is most popular for fishing Paddlefish, White bass, and Blue catfish.

Location

36°17′38.4″N 95°09′49.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Grand 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Paddlefish

Paddlefish

Regulation boundaryOklahoma State Waters
Bag limit1

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.

Special gear

OK Paddlefish

The catch and release of paddlefish is permitted by use of rod and reel, trotline and throwlines.

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.

Required licenses
Before fishing for paddlefish, all anglers must obtain a fishing license AND a free paddlefish permit (available at GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com). This permit must be carried on your person while fishing and/or in possession of paddlefish or parts.
Additional information
Barbless Hooks ONLYOne rod and reel per angler.Daily Limit: One paddlefish.Annual Limit: Two paddlefish.MUST E-Check all harvested fish within 24 hours (E-Check at gooutdoorsoklahoma.com).Fish kept must be tagged immediately with angler's customer ID number.Once a fish is kept, it CANNOT be released (no culling).Once a fish is kept, angler MUST stop fishing (snagging) for the day.Paddlefish angling by all methods is closed on the Spring River from the State Highway 60 bridge upstream to the Kansas line. Snagging prohibited from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. east of I-35 and north of I-40, except the Miami City Park.Snagging is closed for one mile below Eufaula Dam.When snagging for paddlefish, anglers are allowed only one single hook or one treble hook. All hooks must have barbs removed or completely closed. When landing a paddlefish, it is illegal to use gaff hooks or any technique or device that injures the fish, unless the angler is bowfishing.Residents and nonresidents, regardless of age or exemption status, must obtain a free paddlefish permit, annually (permits expire on Dec. 31); permit must be carried on person (electronic or hardcopy).Residents and nonresidents may have one paddlefish in their possession in the field. Nonresidents may possess no more than the annual harvest limit at any other time.Catch and release of paddlefish by use of rod and reel, trotlines and throwlines is allowed, year-round. Paddlefish must be released immediately after being caught, unless kept for the daily limit. Anglers fishing trotlines or throwlines must release all paddlefish before leaving their lines (unless keeping one for a daily limit).Paddlefish taken by bowfishing, gigs, spears and spearguns cannot be released.Each cleaned paddlefish and its parts (carcass, meat or eggs) must be tagged and kept separate from all other cleaned paddlefish or paddlefish parts. Each person must keep their paddlefish distinctly separate from paddlefish taken by others. Paddlefish and paddlefish parts must remain tagged until the person in possession of the same reaches their residence.No person can possess eggs (attached to the egg membrane) of more than one paddlefish. No person can possess more than 3 pounds of processed paddlefish eggs or fresh paddlefish eggs removed from the membrane. Processed eggs are any eggs taken from a paddlefish that have gone through a process that turns the eggs into caviar or into a caviar-like product.No person can ship into or out of, transport into or out of, have in possession with the intent to so transport, or cause to be removed from this state, raw unprocessed, processed or frozen paddlefish eggs.All paddlefish must have all internal organs removed before leaving the state. Check Paddlefish Regulations for additional paddlefish regulations. 
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Polyodon spathula, Spoonbill
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
Season open: year-round
Blue catfish

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryOklahoma State Waters
Bag limit15

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 limit15

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

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 30

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.

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.

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
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 aggregateFourche 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 aggregateAll Department Management Area ponds and fishing areas: bag limit = 6 blue catfish and/or channel catfish, in aggregateAll waters within the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: bag limit = 6 blue catfish and/or channel catfish, in aggregate
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Ictalurus furcatus
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FAQ about Grand River fishing

📍 Where is the Grand River located?
the Grand River is a stream located in Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States. It is also intersecting with Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Its coordinates are:
36°17′38.4″N 95°09′49.8″W
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🎣 Where on the Grand River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Grand River 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 Grand River?
The most common species in the Grand River are:
  • Paddlefish - 160 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White bass - 90 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Blue catfish - 81 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Grand River fishing reports?
The latest Grand River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Grand River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Grand River, 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 the Grand River?

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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