From the sprawling waters at Lake Texoma to the rushing rapids at Blue River, south-central Oklahoma offers a diverse range of fishing options where you can score stripers, largemouth bass, crappie and rainbow trout in droves. Keep reading to discover four fishing hotspots where you can reel in the big one by day and explore top dining and attractions by night.
Lake Texoma
- What to fish: Striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie
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Where to gear up: Alberta Creek Resort & Marina, Bridgeview Marina & Resort, Buncombe Creek Resort Marina, Catfish Bay Marina, Little Glasses Resort & Marina,
Marina Del Ray - Where to find a guide: Blue Water Striper Guide Service, Cowboy’s Guide Service, Lake Texoma Guide Service, Scarberry’s Guide Service, Sparky’s Guide Service, Striper Country Guide Service
- Where to stay: 60 Miles North, Cabin Fever Adventures, Harbor Inn Bed & Breakfast, Lake Texoma State Park
- Where to eat: Catfish Platter, SneakyTiki Restaurant & Brewery, Anchor ’N Restaurant
- Fun stuff: Lake Texoma State Park, Fort Washita Historic Site & Museum
Lake Murray
- What to fish: Largemouth bass
- Where to gear up: Lake Murray Marina
- Where to find a guide: Get Hooked Fishing Guide
- Where to stay: Lake Murray State Park. Lake Murray Floating Cabins
- Where to eat: Two Frogs Grill
- Fun stuff: Lake Murray State Park, Lake Murray State Park Golf Course, Lake Murray Riding Stables, Lake Murray Nature Center, Lake Murray Water Sports & Mini Golf
Lake of the Arbuckles
- What to fish: Largemouth bass, crappie
- Where to find a guide: Thomas Guide Service
- Where to stay: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Rock Creek Retreat, lodging in Sulphur and Davis
- Where to eat: Smokin' Joe's Rib Ranch, Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies, Las Cascadas Mexican Restaurant
- Fun stuff: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Turner Falls Park, Bedré Fine Chocolate
Blue River
- What to fish: Trout
- Where to gear up: Scotty’s Blue River One Stop & RV Park
- Where to stay: Lodging in Tishomingo, Cedar & Stone Bed and Breakfast
- Where to eat: Gonzalez Mexican Restaurant, Ole Red Tishomingo
- Fun stuff: Ole Red Tishomingo, Chickasaw Nation Capitol Building, Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery