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Perch fishing in Oklahoma

Oklahoma offers excellent fishing for perch. Anglers can explore weedy lakes, ponds, and still backwaters where this species thrives.

Types of Perch in Oklahoma

Best baits and lures for Perch in Oklahoma

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East Lake Ponca

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Sauger

Medicine Park

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Saugeye

Tom Steed Reservoir

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Sauger

Taylor Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Walleye

Shawnee City Lake Number 2

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Walleye

Shawnee Reservoir

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Saugeye

Tom Steed Reservoir

22 in · 3 lb

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Walleye

Lake Duncan

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Regulations for Perch in Oklahoma

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 Walleye as of April 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Walleye

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Keep intact

Keep intact

Site-specific regulations include:

  • Arkansas River (including all reservoirs and un-impounded tributaries from Keystone Dam downstream to the Oklahoma state line): minimum size = 16-inches total length
  • Atoka Bluestem Reservoir (and its tailwater): minimum size = 18-inches total length.
  • Bluestem Reservoir (and its tailwater): minimum size = 18-inches total length.
  • Carl Blackwell Reservoir (and its tailwater): minimum size = 18-inches total length.
  • Great Salt Plains Reservoir (and tailwater): no size limit
  • Healdton Reservoir (and its tailwater): minimum size = 18-inches total length.
  • Ponca City Reservoir (and its tailwater): minimum size = 18-inches total length.
  • Shell Reservoir (and its tailwater): minimum size = 18-inches total length.
  • Sooner Reservoir (and its tailwater): minimum size = 18-inches total length.
  • Thunderbird Reservoirs (and its tailwater): minimum size = 18-inches total length.

For additional information, see Oklahoma Fishing Regulations.

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