Beginning September 11, new bass fishing rules will take effect to help improve the overall health of the population of bass in our state lakes.

The new rules allow for a fisherman to keepa total of six bass that are a combination of both large-mouth and small-mouth bass but only one can be over 16 inches long. 

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife & Conservation changed the rules earlier this year and printed them in the 2022-2023 Fishing & Hunting Regulations Guide but some fishermen are still confused so ODWC issued a reminder ahead of the implementation date.

A companion rule allows bass fishing tournaments to apply for an exemption from the limits.