Tulsa, OK Fishing Trip — April

Your Tulsa, OK Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 54°F10.2" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

18 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Common CarpExcellent
Common Carp
Various
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Black CarpGood
Black Carp
Various
Buffalo FishGood
Buffalo Fish
Various
PaddlefishGood
Paddlefish
Various
Grass CarpGood
Grass Carp
Various
Shovelnose SturgeonGood
Shovelnose Sturgeon
Various
Silver CarpGood
Silver Carp
Various
Lake SturgeonGood
Lake Sturgeon
Various
Bighead CarpGood
Bighead Carp
Various
Pallid SturgeonFair
Pallid Sturgeon
Various

April Weather in Tulsa

71°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
10.2"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

5 Guides Near Tulsa

No guides are based in Tulsa, but these guides operate nearby.

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For offshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Oklahoma Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$55
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Covers all state waters. Paddlefish permit separate.

Buy License Online — Oklahoma

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day, only one may be 20 inches or longer
Size Limit:No minimum length limit

In the Lake Texoma area, anglers are allowed to keep two striped bass over 20 inches.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum

Some lakes may have different size or bag limits; check local regulations.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp may be taken by bowfishing.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Special regulations may apply on specific lakes and areas; consult the current Oklahoma Fishing Guide.

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