Silver Carp in Oklahoma
silver carp under the 2026-27 ODWC rules.
- no ODWC rowlimit
- 31 lbs 4.80 ozsrecord
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What ODWC says about silver carp
You will not find silver carp 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 31 lbs 4.80 ozs for Stephen Banaszak in the unrestricted division, 2023, from Red River.
Oklahoma record-book silver carp
| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| unrestricted | 31 lbs 4.80 ozs | 40 3/8 inches | Stephen Banaszak | Red River | August 31, 2023 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026.
Species ODWC groups with silver carp
- Bighead Carpno ODWC row
- Common Carpno ODWC row
- Grass Carpno ODWC row
The lakes and creeks around Silver Carp, photographed
Photo: Deborah Lee Soltesz, CC0 1.0
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silver carp questions for red dirt anglers
What is the bag for silver carp 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 silver carp record set?
The unrestricted record is 31 lbs 4.80 ozs, Stephen Banaszak, 2023.
Which pages on this site name silver carp?
No Oklahoma lake page lists it at this point.
Where does the silver carp rule change in Oklahoma?
ODWC area rules do not name it; posted gear limits on an area still apply.
Were silver carp stocked in Oklahoma recently?
The two latest ODWC stocking reports leave it out.
Which Oklahoma license covers silver carp?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Which ODWC list would a record silver carp 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: 1 record row.
What do Oklahoma anglers call silver carp?
ODWC uses Silver Carp.
Pick a Sooner lake for silver carp
Each water above has its ramps and area rules on its own page.