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Alligator gar

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Cottonwood Creek is a stream located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. It is most popular for fishing Alligator gar and Largemouth bass.

Location

36°42′53.2″N 98°24′47″W
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Fishing regulations at Cottonwood 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Alligator gar as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Alligator gar

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

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The statewide daily bag limit for alligator gar is one (1) per day, except during the period of May 1 through May 31 when angling for alligator gar by all angling methods and possession are prohibited. The catch and release of alligator gar is permitted year round, except during the closure referenced above, by use of rod and reel only. Anglers must cease snagging for the day when they have taken their daily limit of alligator gar into possession. Harvest of alligator gar must be reported OAC 800:10-3-8b.
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Regulations for

36°42′53.2″N 98°24′47″W
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FAQ about Cottonwood Creek fishing

the Cottonwood Creek is a stream located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°42′53.2″N 98°24′47″W
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