Oklahoma
Lake
Oklahoma lake
Not yet reviewed
About Fishing at West Canal
West Canal is a public lake in Greer County and Jackson County, Oklahoma, managed by State of Oklahoma (public / navigable water).
It is public water managed for fishing by Oklahoma Fish and Game.
Public lakes and reservoirs in this part of the country typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel, blue and flathead catfish, black and white crappie, and bluegill and other sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Lake Altus and Lugert-Altus Reservoir.
Region
Frontier Country (Central Oklahoma)
Surface area
Oklahoma lake
Public access
Not yet reviewed
Managed by
State of Oklahoma (public / navigable water)
Access & Rules at West Canal
Fishing Licence for West Canal
Anyone 16 to 64 needs an Oklahoma fishing licence — the resident annual is about $25, the non-resident annual about $85 (with non-resident 1-day (~$15) and 6-day (~$35) options). A Trout Licence (about $14) is required to fish the designated trout areas (Lower Mountain Fork, Lower Illinois, Blue River and a handful of city lakes in winter). Oklahoma residents 65 and older and anyone under 16 fish free. Lake Texoma needs its own combined OK/TX licence. Buy from ODWC at gooutdoorsoklahoma.com. An Oklahoma fishing licence covers this river; most bank access is at bridge crossings and Corps/ODWC public accesses.
Public access
Lakes and reservoirs here are confirmed public via an ODWC-listed public fishing access site; river access is at bridge crossings and Corps/ODWC public accesses
Oklahoma's general trout limit is 6, but a large number of waters are managed as wild-trout, quality, trophy or catch-and-release with reduced limits and gear restrictions; bull trout are catch-and-release statewide; always check the current ODWC rules for this water
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in West Canal?+
West Canal is managed for fishing by Oklahoma Fish and Game; check the current ODWC rules for this water.
Is West Canal public?+
Yes. West Canal is public water managed by State of Oklahoma (public / navigable water). Access is recorded as "Not yet reviewed" and confirmed via agency records.
What licence do I need for West Canal?+
Anyone 16 to 64 needs an Oklahoma fishing licence — the resident annual is about $25, the non-resident annual about $85 (with non-resident 1-day (~$15) and 6-day (~$35) options). A Trout Licence (about $14) is required to fish the designated trout areas (Lower Mountain Fork, Lower Illinois, Blue River and a handful of city lakes in winter). Oklahoma residents 65 and older and anyone under 16 fish free. Lake Texoma needs its own combined OK/TX licence. Buy from ODWC at gooutdoorsoklahoma.com. An Oklahoma fishing licence covers this river; most bank access is at bridge crossings and Corps/ODWC public accesses.
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