Smallmouth Buffalo in Oklahoma
ODWC limits, the state record and Oklahoma waters for smallmouth buffalo.
- no ODWC rowlimit
- 66 lbs 3.00 ozsrecord
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Oklahoma smallmouth buffalo at a glance
ODWC sets no statewide row of its own for smallmouth buffalo. 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 66 lbs 3.00 ozs, landed by Hugh M. Newman in 2019 at Broken Bow Lake. Try Broken Bow Lake, among 1 pages that list it.
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| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod and line | 66 lbs 3.00 ozs | 39 15/16 inches | Hugh M. Newman | Broken Bow Lake | May 3, 2019 |
| unrestricted | 50 lbs 4.00 ozs | 39 1/2 inches | Ricky Wayne Smith | Broken Bow Lake | May 20, 2010 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026.
Oklahoma spots worth a trip for smallmouth buffalo
Reservoirs listing smallmouth buffalo
- 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 smallmouth buffalo
- Bigmouth Buffalono ODWC row
- Black Buffalono ODWC row
What the shoreline near Smallmouth Buffalo looks like
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Oklahoma anglers ask about smallmouth buffalo
Which ODWC row limits smallmouth buffalo?
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 smallmouth buffalo record?
Hugh M. Newman: 66 lbs 3.00 ozs in 2019, at Broken Bow Lake.
Which Oklahoma waters are good for smallmouth buffalo?
Broken Bow Lake head a list of 1 Sooner pages.
Which Oklahoma waters change the smallmouth buffalo rule?
None of the ODWC area rules mention it by name; method rules still apply.
Do Oklahoma hatcheries raise smallmouth buffalo?
Neither the 2024 nor the 2025 ODWC stocking report lists it.
Must an out-of-state angler buy a license for Oklahoma smallmouth buffalo?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Can a bowfished smallmouth buffalo 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 smallmouth buffalo?
The ODWC names are Smallmouth Buffalo.
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