Gizzard Shad in Oklahoma
gizzard shad under the 2026-27 ODWC rules.
- no ODWC rowlimit
- 3 lbs 7.00 ozsrecord
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What ODWC says about gizzard shad
You will not find gizzard shad among the ODWC statewide rows. ODWC prints that unlisted species go uncapped for daily and size limits, with shad and special-concern fish the exceptions.
ODWC certified 3 lbs 7.00 ozs for Rusty Dye in the rod and line division, 2022, from Little Beaver.
Oklahoma record-book gizzard shad
| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod and line | 3 lbs 7.00 ozs | 19.25 inches | Rusty Dye | Little Beaver | April 20, 2022 |
| unrestricted | 2 lbs 11.00 ozs | 17 7/8 inches | Andrew Roberts | Cache Creek | April 18, 2020 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026.
The lakes and creeks around Gizzard Shad, photographed
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Photo: Wesley Fryer, CC BY-SA 2.0
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gizzard shad questions for red dirt anglers
What is the bag for gizzard shad in Oklahoma?
ODWC prints no row for it, and unlisted fish other than shad and special-concern species have no daily or size cap.
When was the Oklahoma gizzard shad record set?
The rod and line record is 3 lbs 7.00 ozs, Rusty Dye, 2022.
Which pages on this site name gizzard shad?
No Oklahoma lake page lists it at this point.
Where does the gizzard shad rule change in Oklahoma?
ODWC area rules do not name it; posted gear limits on an area still apply.
Were gizzard shad stocked in Oklahoma recently?
The two latest ODWC stocking reports leave it out.
Which Oklahoma license covers gizzard shad?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Which ODWC list would a record gizzard shad go on?
ODWC runs two lists: rod and line, and unrestricted for any other legal method if the fish ties or exceeds the rod and line record. Its entries: 2 record rows.
What do Oklahoma anglers call gizzard shad?
ODWC uses Gizzard Shad.
Pick a Sooner lake for gizzard shad
Each water above has its ramps and area rules on its own page.