Fishing in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma
County seat: Antlers. Population 10,812.
- 4lake pages
- 4Corps ramps
- 1river pages
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Fishing Pushmataha County in numbers
Census 2020 found 10,812 residents in Pushmataha County; the county offices are in Antlers. The ODWC Southeast Region is the ODWC office named on most of the county's waters.
Of 4 lakes with a full guide here, Sardis Lake covers the most acres. The Tulsa District Corps inventory places 4 Corps-listed ramps in the county. Walk-up fishing covers 2 fishing piers and areas, and 2 have a pier. Hatchery trucks show up in 2 stocking rows of the recent ODWC reports.
Census 2020 population; ODWC Where To Fish pages and NHD lake outlines; USACE Tulsa District recreation features; ODWC stocking reports 2024 and 2025; read November 3, 2026.
Red dirt roads to every Pushmataha County put-in, mapped
USACE Tulsa District ramp and fishing feature points; GNIS and NHD lake points; river points as noted on each river page; read November 3, 2026.
Lake guides filed under Pushmataha County
| Lake | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardis Lake | 14,360 (ODWC) | 55.2 ft | reservoir (U.S. Corps of Engineers) | 3 | largemouth bass, spotted bass, white bass |
| Nanih Waiya Lake | 131 (ODWC) | 25 ft | reservoir | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie |
| Clayton Lake | 66 (ODWC) | reservoir | 0 | ||
| Ozzie Cobb Lake | 58 (ODWC) | 22 ft | reservoir | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie |
Acres, depth, shoreline and volume as printed on the ODWC Where To Fish page. NHD outline acreage where ODWC prints none; ramps from the USACE Tulsa District layer; read November 3, 2026.
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Each bar counts lake pages within 50 miles of Antlers that list the fish; channel catfish is listed most.
ODWC Fish Species of Interest, stocking reports and state records, counted per lake page within 50 miles; not a survey of fish numbers.
River guides filed under Pushmataha County
- Kiamichi RiverODWC Where To Fish page, 3 USGS gauges
What the Pushmataha County gauges are reading
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi River Near Antlers, Ok | 1 cfs, 1.32 ft gage height | Nov 11 8:30 pm |
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton, Ok | 1 cfs, 2.71 ft gage height | Nov 11 8:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 9:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
ODWC Where To Fish river pages, USGS GNIS names, USACE ramps and USGS gauges (live readings); read November 3, 2026.
Public launch lanes inside Pushmataha County
- Potato Hills South Boat Ramp on Sardis LakeSardis Lake, 2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- Sardis Cove Boat RampSardis Lake, 2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- The Narrows Boat Ramp on Sardis LakeSardis Lake, 1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock
- Rattan Landing Boat RampCorps site, 2 lanes, concrete, USACE use fee
City, state park, GRDA and ODWC ramps outside the Corps inventory are not shown here.
Shore fishing across Pushmataha County
- Potato Hills Central Fishing Pier on Sardis Lakefishing pier
- Potato Hills South Fishing Pier on Sardis Lakefishing pier
USACE Tulsa District recreation features (boat ramp layer, inventory year 2021), read November 3, 2026. USACE Tulsa District recreation features (fishing feature layer), read November 3, 2026.
Where Pushmataha County reservoirs stood in the morning report
| Lake | Pool elevation | Previous reading | Top of conservation pool | Reading time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardis Lake | 597.27 ft | 597.15 ft | 599.0 ft | 03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT |
The Corps report gives one morning figure per lake; it is dated and lists no datum.
USACE Tulsa District Daily Morning Reservoir Report, reading of 03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT (one dated reading, not live; feet as printed, datum not printed).
Fingerlings and catchables that went into Pushmataha County
| Year | Water | Species (as printed) | Number | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sardis Lake | Florida LMB | 102,660 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | Sardis Lake | Florida LMB | 100,497 | 1.5 |
ODWC Fisheries Division Public Stocking Reports 2024 and 2025 (2025 report, 2024 report), species abbreviations as printed (LMB = largemouth bass), read November 3, 2026.
Statewide daily and length rules across Pushmataha County
Start with the statewide limits for Pushmataha County, then check the area rules for the water you pick. Expect $31 (resident) or $81 (nonresident) at the license counter for an annual.
| Species | Daily limit | Size limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass | 6 (combined) | 1 (one) over 16 inches |
| Spotted Bass | no daily limit | no size limit |
| Channel and/or Blue Catfish | 15 (combined) | Only 1 Blue Catfish over 30 inches |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | no size limit |
| White and/or Black Crappie | 37 (combined) | no size limit |
| Striped Bass | 5 (except Lake Texoma) | no size limit |
| Striped Bass Hybrids | 20 | Only 5 fish over 20 inches |
| White Bass | no daily limit | no size limit |
| Trout | See trout regulations | no size limit |
| Walleye, Sauger and/or Saugeye | 6 (combined) | 14 inch minimum |
| Paddlefish | See paddlefish regulation | no size limit |
| Alligator Gar | 1 | no size limit |
In rivers and streams: black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted): six combined per day, only one of which may be a smallmouth bass. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 14 inches or longer. No size limit on spotted bass.
Area rules across Pushmataha County (3)
| Area | Limits | Methods and restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi River | statewide limits | Trotlines, throwlines, snagging, bowfishing, and noodling prohibited from Hugo Dam downstream to first railroad bridge. (Also see “Tailwaters” regulations; and shad restrictions on Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS)). |
| Nanih Waiya | Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined per day. | Allowed methods: up to two rods and reels per person, bowfishing. |
| Ozzie Cobb | Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined per day. | Allowed methods: up to two rods and reels per person, bowfishing. |
Limits as printed on the ODWC statewide daily and size limits page (2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations (ODWC); PDF), read November 3, 2026. Special regulations as printed on the ODWC Public Fishing Areas Special Regulations pages, read November 3, 2026.
ODWC record catches tied to Pushmataha County
| Species | Division | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Hybrid Yellow | rod and reel | 2 lbs 5.00 ozs | Kiamichi River | 03/26/1991 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026.
Gear stops in Pushmataha County
Pushmataha County bait shops
- Arpealer's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Antlers
- Sardis Lake Custom Luresbait and tackle shop, Tuskahoma
Pushmataha County fishing guides
- Bennett's Fishing Guide Servicefishing guide, (405)395-7393
- Chuck Justice Trophy Bass Fishing Guidefishing guide, (580)889-6742
- Montgomerys Guide Servicefishing guide, (580)317-5733
- Tomcat Guiding Servicesfishing guide, (580)775-7860
Yellow Pages listings, ODWC Bait & Tackle Nearby lists and the ODWC licensed fishing guide list (guides matched by the waters they list), read November 3, 2026.
Down the highway from Pushmataha County
Town pages across Pushmataha County
- Antlerspop. 2,221
Counties ringing Pushmataha County
- Choctaw County26 miles south
- Latimer County35 miles north
- Atoka County36 miles west
- McCurtain County41 miles southeast
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Fishing inside Pushmataha County: what people ask
Can I trailer a boat onto water in Pushmataha County?
USACE lists 4 ramps; try Potato Hills South Boat Ramp on Sardis Lake.
What is the broadest sheet of water in Pushmataha County?
Sardis Lake, at 14,360 acres by ODWC's figure.
What species are listed for lakes around Pushmataha County?
Channel catfish top the count of lake pages within 50 miles, followed by largemouth bass, bluegill and white crappie.
Where does a Pushmataha County angler pick up shad, worms or jigs?
Try Arpealer's Bait Shop; 2 are listed.
How many fishing guides list Pushmataha County water?
4 guides list waters in or by the county.
Where does Pushmataha County hold court?
The seat is Antlers.
How much does a nonresident spend on a license for Pushmataha County?
Expect $31 (resident) or $81 (nonresident) at the license counter for an annual.
Which Oklahoma counties are a short drive from Pushmataha County?
Try Choctaw County, Latimer County and Atoka County.
Where do Pushmataha County limits differ from the statewide table?
ODWC prints 3 special regulations for areas in or by this county, starting with Kiamichi River; the table above shows each.
Are Pushmataha County lakes stocked?
The 2024 and 2025 reports carry 2 rows; the newest lists 102,660 Florida LMB at 1.5 in (2025) in Sardis.
What ODWC record weights list Pushmataha County water?
Bass, Hybrid Yellow, 2 lbs 5.00 ozs (rod and reel), from Kiamichi River (03/26/1991).
Make a weekend of Pushmataha County fishing
River pages show live USGS readings.