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Largemouth bass

20 in · 2 lb

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Channel catfish

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General info

Upper Black Bear Creek Site 36 Reservoir is a lake located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

36°22′15.3″N 97°40′37″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Upper Black Bear Creek Site 36 Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Upper Black Bear Creek Site 36 Reservoir, 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 Channel catfish as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Memorable

1 > 30

Aggregate

15

Keep intact

Keep intact

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 aggregate

Fourche 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 aggregate

All Department Management Area ponds and fishing areas: bag limit = 6 blue catfish and/or channel catfish, in aggregate

All waters within the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: bag limit = 6 blue catfish and/or channel catfish, in aggregate

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

36°22′15.3″N 97°40′37″W
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FAQ about Upper Black Bear Creek Site 36 Reservoir fishing

Upper Black Bear Creek Site 36 Reservoir is a lake located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°22′15.3″N 97°40′37″W
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