Bighead Carp in Oklahoma
ODWC limits, the state record and Oklahoma waters for bighead carp.
- no ODWC rowlimit
- 118 lbs 10.00 ozsrecord
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Oklahoma bighead carp at a glance
ODWC sets no statewide row of its own for bighead carp. Unlisted fish carry no daily or length cap under the ODWC note, except shad and the species of special concern.
The ODWC rod and line record is 118 lbs 10.00 ozs, landed by Bryan Lee Baker in 2025 at Neosho (Grand) River. Try Neosho River, among 1 pages that list it.
Oklahoma state-record bighead carp
| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod and line | 118 lbs 10.00 ozs | 58.75 inches | Bryan Lee Baker | Neosho (Grand) River | April 26, 2025 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026.
Oklahoma spots worth a trip for bighead carp
Current with bighead carp
- Neosho RiverMuskogee County
ODWC Where To Fish species lists, the 2024 and 2025 stocking reports and ODWC record waters; largest waters first.
Fish that share a line with Oklahoma bighead carp
- Common Carpno ODWC row
- Grass Carpno ODWC row
- Silver Carpno ODWC row
What the shoreline near Bighead Carp looks like
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Oklahoma anglers ask about bighead carp
Which ODWC row limits bighead carp?
The ODWC chart skips it, so the unlisted-fish note applies: no daily or size cap except for shad and special-concern fish.
How heavy is the Oklahoma bighead carp record?
Bryan Lee Baker: 118 lbs 10.00 ozs in 2025, at Neosho (Grand) River.
Which Oklahoma waters are good for bighead carp?
Neosho River head a list of 1 Sooner pages.
Which Oklahoma waters change the bighead carp rule?
None of the ODWC area rules mention it by name; method rules still apply.
Do Oklahoma hatcheries raise bighead carp?
Neither the 2024 nor the 2025 ODWC stocking report lists it.
Must an out-of-state angler buy a license for Oklahoma bighead carp?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Can a bowfished bighead carp set an Oklahoma record?
A rod and line division and an unrestricted one; the unrestricted list takes bow, gig, spear, trotline and similar catches at or above the rod and line mark. It has 1 record row.
Which scientific name does ODWC give bighead carp?
The ODWC names are Bighead Carp.