Its best to find the type of structure the fish are preferring that day. Wow! They grow pretty fast down in that part of the state, Gilliland said. About the fifth or sixth cast I felt something and set the hook and, boy! There are fishing docks open to the public but the best opportunities come by boat in the coves and creeks that feed into the lake. The months of December, January and February are some of the toughest months to catch bass, but if you do manage to get one to bite, its quite often a good one. "Catching the state record largemouth bass in Oklahoma is a big deal and catching a fish this large is a big deal," said Barry Bolton, chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Food Sources: Crustaceans, insects, crayfish, frogs, and fish. Williams fish breaks a state record held since 1999 when William Cross caught a 14-lb. Pond 4-23-02 Brandon Hughes Carp, Grass 68 15.2 49 34 Chelsea City Lake 4-5-08 Jereme Budgick Carpsucker, River 8 11 25 1/4 18 Canton Lake 3-18-22 Jarrett Sinclair Catfish, Blue 98 54 1/2 39 1/2 Lake Texoma 11-11-04 Billy Nabors Catfish, Channel 35 15 39 1/4 26 1/4 Taft Lake 9-11-05 Gary Doak, Jr. Key features include muzzle velocities of 2,215-2,400 fps. Ruger's popular American bolt-action rifle has been a hit with hunters for years. Largemouth and spotted bass are the common black bass species available in the lake and a primary target for anglers partaking in one of the many tournaments that take place on Hudson. Over a three-week period this spring, the Fisheries Division of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation released a record-setting 2.22 million Florida-strain largemouth bass (FLMB) into . Fish pictured are not the actual record catch. What makes this lake so unique is that swimming is not permitted in the lake and gas powered motors are not allowed on the lake, only electric motors. Miller actually borrowed the tackle from Josh Walls, owner of Bass Fanatics in Poteau. Catching the state record largemouth bass in Oklahoma is a big deal and catching a fish this large is a big deal, said Barry Bolton, chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. CX Outfitter, 180 gr. Most anglers are hunting or taking care of family matters off of the water. The states biggest smallmouth weighed 8-3 and was taken in 2006. 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Miller's fish weighed 14 pounds, 13.7 ounces. Theres camping, hiking, swimming, scuba diving, boating and watersports all available at the lake, which makes it a prime destination for people during the summer months, when many visitors are looking to stay cool. An Oklahoma state record largemouth bass was caught Friday, March 23, at Cedar Lake in southeast Oklahoma. The opportunity to catch multiple Oklahoma lunkers with the winning stringers typically over 15 pounds for a single day is why its common for professional bass fishing circuits to regularly make a stop at an Oklahoma lake. Oklahomas state record largemouth bass is 14 pounds, 11 ounces. The water is used as Tulsas drinking water, so swimming is not allowed. The best lures to use during the spring are Senkos, swimming worms and top waters. Lake Texoma State Park has camping, hiking, swimming and fishing available to visitors. But who knows? and was caught by Poteau angler Benny Williams, Jr. while on a camping trip at the 78-acre LeFlore Co. lake. The current world record for the biggest largemouth bass was set by Manabu Kurita with a 22-pound, 5-ounce, 29-inch monster caught on Lake Biwa in Japan. Fifteen states can beat it. The lake is just under 2,400 acres in size, so it's not a large lake by Oklahoma standards, but it offers plenty of fishing opportunities. Its not uncommon to see a bass boat with no gas motor but three trolling motors cruising across the lake. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. Fish MUST be caught in accordance with Oklahoma Fishing Regulations. The Rod and Line Record Fish Division is for fish caught on rod and line and must be hooked and played by only one person and the fish must weigh more than the current record. Congratulations, Brodey and thank you for your support of the future of Texas fisheries!". Lakes such as Broken Bow, McGee Creek, Murray, Lawtonka, Arbuckle and Sardis. The original spotted bass described in scientific literature came from the Ohio River in 1819. . The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Dont be afraid to experiment with different colors and depth ranges throughout the day. The state record spotted bass was caught out of a pond.. Cameron Mosteller age 9.. Bass are one of the most sought after of all the game fish. Camping, hiking and fishing are the primary activities available at the lake. The only other state that tops Oklahoma is Indianas 14 pound, 12 ounce record. Winchester's Nathan Robinson talks features with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Found throughout the state in ponds, lakes, rivers and streams. Winchester's new Big Bore ammo, available in 10 mm, .44 Mag., .357 Mag., and .45 Colt, is specifically designed for big bears in bear country. 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