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Catfish Bay

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Oklahoma, United States

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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White bass

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Largemouth bass

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Striped bass

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General info

Catfish Bay is a lake located in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Largemouth bass, and White crappie.

Location

33°59′4.5″N 96°37′28.8″W
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Official website

www.travelok.com

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Fishing regulations at Catfish Bay, 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
Striped bass

Striped bass

Regulation boundaryOklahoma State Waters
Bag limit20

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.

Memorable / trophy limits5 > 20

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.

No Culling

Release of fish caught and placed on a stringer, in a livewell, or otherwise held in possession is prohibited.

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
Locations with site-specific regulations:Arcadia Lake: bag limit = 5 striped bass and/or striped bass hybrids (in aggregate), of which only two (2) may be greater than 20-inches total length.Lake Texoma: bag limit = 10 striped bass and/or striped bass hybrids (in aggregate), of which only two (2) may be greater than 20-inches total length.Skiatook Lake: bag limit = 5 striped bass and/or striped bass hybrids (in aggregate), of which only two (2) may be greater than 20-inches total length.Sooner Reservoir: minimum size = 20-inches total lengthCheck "Public Fishing Waters" special regulations for areas with additional daily and size limits. 
Synonyms
Morone saxatilis
Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryTexas 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.

Min size14" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit5

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

Additional information
Daily Bag Limit = 5 fish for any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass. Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
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
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FAQ about Catfish Bay fishing

📍 Where is Catfish Bay located?
Catfish Bay is a lake located in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°59′4.5″N 96°37′28.8″W
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🎣 Where on Catfish Bay is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Catfish Bay 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 Catfish Bay?
The most common species in Catfish Bay are:
📢 What are the latest Catfish Bay fishing reports?
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🗓️ What species are in season at Catfish Bay right now?
According to fishing regulations at Catfish Bay, some of the species in season this November include: Alligator gar, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. 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 Catfish Bay?

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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