Common Carp in Oklahoma
ODWC limits, the state record and Oklahoma waters for common carp.
- no ODWC rowlimit
- 39 lbs 10.40 ozsrecord
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Oklahoma common carp at a glance
ODWC sets no statewide row of its own for common 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 39 lbs 10.40 ozs, landed by Brandon Hughes in 2002 at Grady Co. Pond. Try Broken Bow Lake, among 1 pages that list it.
Oklahoma state-record common carp
| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod and line | 39 lbs 10.40 ozs | 39 1/4 inches | Brandon Hughes | Grady Co. Pond | April 23, 2002 |
| unrestricted | 48 lbs 13.00 ozs | 40 inches | Scotty Littles | Broken Bow Lake | May 16, 2010 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026.
Oklahoma spots worth a trip for common carp
Reservoirs listing common carp
- Broken Bow Lake14,200 acres
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 common carp
- Bighead Carpno ODWC row
- Grass Carpno ODWC row
- Silver Carpno ODWC row
What the shoreline near Common Carp looks like
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Oklahoma anglers ask about common carp
Which ODWC row limits common 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 common carp record?
Brandon Hughes: 39 lbs 10.40 ozs in 2002, at Grady Co. Pond.
Which Oklahoma waters are good for common carp?
Broken Bow Lake head a list of 1 Sooner pages.
Which Oklahoma waters change the common carp rule?
None of the ODWC area rules mention it by name; method rules still apply.
Do Oklahoma hatcheries raise common carp?
Neither the 2024 nor the 2025 ODWC stocking report lists it.
Must an out-of-state angler buy a license for Oklahoma common carp?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Can a bowfished common 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 2 record rows.
Which scientific name does ODWC give common carp?
The ODWC names are Common Carp.