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Oklahoma offers free fishing weekend, no license required

Thursday, June 5 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma is inviting residents to enjoy a Free Fishing Weekend on June 7-8, 2025.According to the Oklahoma Game Wardens, during the two days, citizens can fish without needing a state fishing license. It's the perfect chance to get outside, make some memories, and introduce someone new to the sport we all love.... Read More.

Elk City Lake Installs Artificial Reefs for Better Fishing

Tuesday, April 8 by News 9

ELK CITY, OK -The city of Elk City collaborated with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to secure a grant to improve fish habitats in Elk City Lake. The city assembled and installed MossBack structures, which are essentially artificial covers for the fish to hide, reproduce, shade, or feed. The project... Read More.

Oklahoma Boy Fundraising To Bring Indoor Fishing Event To Children’s Hospital

Thursday, December 19 by Ponca City Now

A metro boy is raising money with the help of his family to bring an indoor fishing event to an area children’s hospital. 10-year-old Alex Turner was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. He is homeschooled by his father, Neil, and the pair broadcast their adventures on social media through their “Okie School of Adventure”... Read More.

UPDATE: Baxter Springs Man,72, Killed In Road Construction Accident On U.S. 166 Near Cowley Fishing Lake

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Updated: Thursday, 8:40 p.m.A Baxter Springs man was killed in a accident Thursday afternoon east of the Cowley State Fishing Lake.The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the man, Billy Watson, Jr., Thursday night. He was 72.Baxter Springs is located in Cherokee County in the southeast corner of Kansas near Joplin.According to the KHP Crash Log,... Read More.

Start thinking about fishing at Lake Ponca

Thursday, March 17 by Lyman James

Great time to start thinking about Spring/Summer Fishing at Lake Ponca! You can purchase online at www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec/registrationYou must have a state fishing license and a Lake Ponca permit to fish on Lake Ponca.Ponca City Resident: (P.O. Box is not a residential address.)Daily Permit $2.00 Annual Individual $6.00 Annual Family $10.00 Non-Resident Daily Permit $4.00 Annual Individual $10.00 Annual Family $20.00 Senior... Read More.