Oklahoma Fishing Trail - South-Central Loop

Use this guide for the best fishing tips at Lake Texoma, Lake Murray, Lake of the Arbuckles and the Blue River in south-central Oklahoma.

Visit south-central Oklahoma for excellent fishing in the area's lakes and rivers.

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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
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

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