Get an Oklahoma Fishing License

Before you head out on one of the state’s 200-plus lakes, it’s important to know that all Oklahoma residents and nonresidents must have a fishing license if they plan to take, attempt to take or possess fish in the state. You’re required to carry the license or written proof of an exemption while you’re fishing.

It’s important to note that in addition to an Oklahoma fishing license if you plan to fish in waters within the Honobia Creek or Three Rivers Wildlife Management Areas, you must have a valid Land Access Permit.


FISHING LICENSE EXEMPTIONS

There are many exemptions to the Oklahoma fishing license requirements for both residents and non-residents.

Residents
The following residents don’t need a license to fish in the state.

Any Oklahoma resident who on the first day of the current calendar year was younger than 18, or anyone 64 or older is also exempt from the purchase of the Land Access Permit (Honobia Creek and Three Rivers WMAs).

To claim one of these exemptions, you must qualify as a “resident,” which is an individual with an established residence in Oklahoma for 60 consecutive days before submitting a license application. However, for lifetime license applicants and senior citizen lifetime license applicants, you must have established residency for six months and intend to remain a resident.

Non-Residents
Certain categories of non-residents are also exempt from the Oklahoma fishing license requirements.

Residents and Non-Residents
Besides the specific Oklahoma fishing license exclusions for residents and non-residents, there are general exemptions that apply to any anger. These include:


TYPES OF FISHING LICENSES

The types of fishing licenses available for purchase are based on residency, duration of your fishing trip and, sometimes, age.

Residents
The options for Oklahoma resident fishing licenses include:

Non-residents
Residents also have several options for licenses based on how many days they plan to fish.


OKLAHOMA FISHING LICENSE FEES

In Oklahoma, the fees anglers pay for fishing licenses help preserve the sport for future generations. The fees are subject to change every year and are published annually in the Oklahoma fishing regulations published by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.


WHERE TO BUY YOUR OKLAHOMA FISHING LICENSE

The easiest way to get your Oklahoma fishing license. You can purchase it through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation website. You simply have to create an account.

If you prefer to purchase your license from an agent, the website also has a listing of options that you can search by proximity or location.

OK FISHING LAWS & REGULATIONS

Oklahoma has its own set of fishing laws and regulations that need to be followed in order to protect their fish populations

RESPONSIBLE FISHING STARTS WITH YOU

Learn how you can start protecting our aquatic natural resources.

OK FISHING RESOURCES/INFO

Additional resources and information can be found directly on the OK Department of Wildlife Conservation website.

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