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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 May 16th, 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.
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FAQ
Anglers in Oklahoma commonly catch several Perch species, including Walleye, Yellow perch, Saugeye, and Sauger, according to reports from Fishbrain members.
These species can be found in many lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Perch have recently been caught.