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Restoring Native Aquatic Vegetation

"Restoring Native Aquatic Vegetation at Lake of the Arbuckles!

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC)

has deployed Arkansas Cubes in several areas of Lake of the Arbuckles to help reintroduce the native coontail plant. These floating cages protect founder colonies from predators while the plants establish and spread.

Coontail can help improve water quality, remove excess nutrients, and provide valuable habitat for fish and aquatic invertebrates. The plants used in this project came from within the watershed and are free of exotic invasive species.

Please help us protect this restoration project! If you see one of these floating cubes, do not touch, move, climb on, or disturb it.

You can also help prevent the spread of invasive species by never moving fish or plants between waterbodies."

u/kushtopherrobhisass — 6 days ago

I want my medicine

I currently take 1-2 a day of the Herb 66 sativa gummies in 100mg out of the 1k MG bag. These bring me out of my shifty mood due to chronic pain. I am not even 30 with nearly all of my lower back suffering from bulging discs. Despite the pain pills, I am genuinely a better and more manageable person around the people I love when I can take these in a consistent manner. I really thought after all this time we'd treat this more like a medicine than a high.

I'm tired of the gummies, chocolates, caramels, crackers, and don't even get me started on the drinks!

Who is manufacturing 100mg pill forms of edibles? Preferably in 1000mg bottles. No CBD. I just want my medicine in a consistent form. Not sweet or savory, just medicine.

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u/kushtopherrobhisass — 8 days ago

New Tournament Recovery Zone at Lake Eufaula

ODWC, Major League Fishing and Kubota Tractor Corporation recently created a Tournament Recovery Zone at Lake Eufaula.

This zone provides bass a place to safely recover after post-tournament weigh-ins. The project utilized artificial MossBack structures designed to accelerate algae growth and build a healthy food chain.

This collaborative effort helps combat historic habitat degradation and water-level fluctuations, preserving fish habitat at Oklahoma’s largest reservoir for future generations of anglers.

u/kushtopherrobhisass — 16 days ago

Trout stocking comes to a halt on Lower Illinois River

"We are temporarily suspending trout stocking on the Lower Illinois River.

Stocking trout is a complex process that depends on trout availability from hatcheries. We conduct two types of stockings. Seasonal stockings come from private hatcheries and occur from October through June. Mitigation trout are provided by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) hatcheries based out of Arkansas during and after the seasonal stocking season.

Last year's flooding significantly impacted USFWS hatchery production, resulting in the loss of approximately two years' worth of trout. Although the hatchery was not a complete loss, the flooding greatly reduced production and has affected the availability of trout for stocking.

The hatchery currently has trout in the 3–4" size range. It takes approximately 19–22 months for trout to reach a stocking size of 9-11", so recovery will take time. Hatchery staff are working diligently to rebuild production while also raising fish for future stocking seasons. This shortage affects all public waters that receive trout from this hatchery.

For perspective, so far about 36,000 trout have been stocked in the Lower Illinois River in 2026.

We are working closely with hatchery managers and will resume stocking as soon as fish become available. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available in September."

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u/kushtopherrobhisass — 29 days ago

Oklahoma' record smallmouth buffalo

Oklahoma' record smallmouth buffalo, caught in 2019, was found to be a 62-year-old female, and was thought to be the oldest known individual of its species at the time. The native fish was spawned in 1957, 11 years before the completion of Broken Bow Reservoir, the lake from which it was caught. By back calculating the length-at-age, biologists believe the fish had reached 50% of its total length by age 6, and 80% of its total length by age 17.   

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u/kushtopherrobhisass — 1 month ago

Did you know Lake Texoma is one of the ONLY lakes in America where striped bass spawn naturally?

Stripers are ocean fish, but when Denison Dam went up in 1944 — the largest of its kind in the world at the time — it created the perfect conditions for them to thrive in fresh water. That’s why Texoma is called the Striper Capital of the World, pulling in millions of visitors every year.

**Edit** Not fresh water but brackish water. Naturally occurring water with a salinity higher than freshwater but lower than seawater.

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u/kushtopherrobhisass — 1 month ago

Mystery Tackle Boxes: Are they worth it?

I find myself always wanting to pick one up as it's a great way to try new gear without having to do much research on your own. I also find it easy to tell people to get me the box as a gift so they can still feel like it's thoughtful without asking me about my niche. I have really enjoyed the crappie and panfish boxes and feel they are worth it. On the bass boxes I always seem to get the same 2-pack of EWG hooks, 2 plastics of all kinds, and usually a jerk bait or huge whopper Plopper.

While I use most everything in the crappie and panfish I hardly use the plastics and hooks in the bass box.

What's your opinion? Buy or pass?

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u/kushtopherrobhisass — 2 months ago

Crappie daily limit updated

The daily limit is now 20 crappie per person on Lake Eufaula and Atoka Lake.

Conversely, there is no crappie daily bag limit at Close to Home Fishing waters and Lakes Dahlgren, Boomer, Holdenville, Purcell, Shell and Wewoka.

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u/kushtopherrobhisass — 2 months ago

Dink day

Was using my go to curly tail jig and was catching dink after dink. They fought so hard I swore some were 2lbs til they jumped. Good day. Ready to catch some big boys tomorrow.

u/kushtopherrobhisass — 2 months ago

The fish habitats have hit the water in lake Eufuala!

More fish habitat has been distributed in Eufaula Lake as part of a five-year Habitat Enhancement Project! This year, 271 new structures have been added to the lake, thanks to donations from the City of Eufaula, Major League Fishing, local anglers and the Fugitt Foundation, along with matched funds from ODWC.

Structures are important for popular fish, such as bass and crappie, who gather around downed trees, rocks and log jams. This habitat breaks down over time, so artificial structures supplement natural habitat in lakes.

This was the first time concrete reef balls have been used in the Oklahoma Fish Habitat Enhancement project.

You can find a map showing where fish attracting-structures have been placed at the link in the comments.

u/kushtopherrobhisass — 2 months ago

Free fishing classes!

"Tackle the basics of fishing this summer at a free, adult-focused fishing clinic hosted by experts from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

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Our Tackle the Basics adult fishing clinics are being held weekly throughout the summer in Oklahoma City and Jenks, so all you have to do is choose your date, signup, and show up!

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We’re hosting these clinics weekly at the Arcadia Conservation Education Area near Edmond and at the Zebco Pond at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks. Part of our Tackle the Basics summer fishing clinic series, these low-key educational events are the perfect way to learn everything you need to know to get started fishing.

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Oklahoma offers extensive fishing opportunities, even if you are just getting started. And while it’s not complex or expensive, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is making it even easier. At our Tackle the Basics clinics, we're stripping away the complexity of fishing to teach you the fundamentals: casting techniques, gear and bait selection, and safe fish handling. Zero experience is required, and perfect for beginners.

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We supply all the gear, including the rods, reels, and bait. Tackle the Basics fishing clinics are led by ODWC professionals, so you’ll learn directly from the experts.

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The slate of summer courses is listed below. They are free to attend and space is limited. You do need to signup so we know to expect you! When you select your desired clinic date below, you'll be routed to the event signup page where you can register. If you have never signed up for a Go Outdoors Oklahoma online account, you'll be prompted to do so. It's easy and fast, and will have you on your way in no time.

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Unlock your inner angler and learn to fish the local waters through the ODWC’s Tackle the Basics fishing clinics. Click below on the clinic date for more information and to sign up."

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u/kushtopherrobhisass — 2 months ago
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Nice spots for wedding photos?

My (soon to be) wife and I plan on coming up to the city to get married, courthouse style. We've been together 12 years and figured it was time to bite the bullet.

What are some beautiful spots around the city we can drive by really quick and take some pictures?

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u/kushtopherrobhisass — 2 months ago