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Whether fried, grilled, or baked, eating freshly caught catfish during the summer is an experience you don't want to miss and a perfect complement to the season. Check out these delicious recipes to help bring your next catch to the table.
Anglers Have Unique Way to Contribute to Fish Habitat
Did you know the Wildlife Department partners with anglers to install dozens of enhanced fish attractor sites in lakes across Oklahoma.
The fish attractors are called "habitat cubes," and they offer serious benefits for fisheries managers, anglers, and fish! Not only that, these structures can last 12-15 years or more, all the while supplying excellent cover for fish but also concentrations of fish for anglers to enjoy.
By adding a $5, $10 or $25 “fish habitat donation” option to your Go Outdoors cart, you can supply funds to this initiative. Anglers have donated thousands of dollars over the last year, and many habitat cubes have already been placed in lakes across the state! You can also read our blog post from last year to learn more about habitat cubes.
📷 Zebra mussels by Egainer/iNaturalist CC-BYNC
Invasive Species Found in Oklahoma Lakes
The Wildlife Department recently confirmed aquatic nuisance species in Oklahoma lakes, including zebra mussels in Fort Supply and Dave Boyer lakes and hydrilla in Robert S. Kerr Reservoir. The invasive mussel was documented as part of routine sampling while the plant was confirmed after being reported by a citizen.
To fight aquatic nuisance species, outdoor enthusiasts can clean, drain, and dry their boating and outdoor equipment. Inspecting boats and trailers when leaving the water, removing invasive mussels or vegetation on land, and washing equipment can help prevent the spread of invasive species.
Lee Felczak with his Lower Illinios River Rainbow Trout catch. (Photo from The Dock)
ODWC is committed to showcasing your catch to the world! The Dock is a place to share your fish photos and see what's being caught around the state. There are no minimum weight or measurement requirements. It doesn't matter if you caught a two-pound bass from the neighborhood pond or a 100-pound Keystone Lake paddlefish... we want to see it! Any fish species legally caught in Oklahoma is eligible for submission, no matter the size or method of take. So, catch that fish, snap that pic, and show it off at The Dock!
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