Two-thirds of Lake Texoma
lies in Oklahoma, and anglers who are participating in the Texoma
Striper Challenge are strongly encouraged to be legally licensed to fish
the entire reservoir. Most guides routinely fish on both sides of the
lake. Please remember:
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Anglers with only a valid
Texas Fishing license may legally fish only in the Texas portions of
the reservoir.
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Anglers with only a valid
Oklahoma Fishing license may legally fish only in the Oklahoma
portions of the reservoir.
Anglers may prefer to
purchase a Lake Texoma license ($12) to legally fish the entire lake.
With this license, which is valid until December 31st following the
date of issuance, a person may fish in both the Texas and Oklahoma
waters of Lake Texoma without any additional Texas or Oklahoma fishing
licenses. There are several convenient ways to purchase fishing
licenses including in person, on-line, or by phone.
Purchasing a Texas or Lake Texoma Fishing
License:
Buying a license in person:
Recreational hunting and fishing licenses and stamp endorsements are
available at approximately 1,700 locations throughout the state in
addition to Texas Parks & Wildlife Regional Offices. These locations
include sporting goods stores, gun shops, department stores, discount
stores, bait and tackle shops, grocery stores, and many other types of
stores.
To find a License Agent in
your area visit:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/licenses/license_agents/index.phtml
To find the nearest Texas
Parks & Wildlife Regional Office visit:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/general/information/
Buying a license On-Line:
Both Texas and Lake Texoma Fishing Licenses can be bought on-line. Be
advised, there is an additional convenience fee, and you will be
required to provide information including your Social Security Number.
The license will be mailed to you, though at the end of the session you
will be able to print a temporary permit which you can use to fish with
until your license arrives in the mail. There are certain restrictions
on temporary permits.
For complete information, or
to purchase a license on-line, visit:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/licenses/online_sales/
Buying a License by
Phone:
Both Texas and Lake Texoma Licenses can be bought by phone. Be advised,
there is an additional administrative fee, and you will be required to
provide information including your Social Security Number. The license
will be mailed to you. At the end of the phone call you will be given a
confirmation number which you can record and use to fish with legally
until your license arrives in the mail.
For complete information, or
to purchase a license by phone:
Call (800) TX LIC 4 U
(800-895-4248) Hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday, closed
Saturday, Sunday and most holidays.
Purchasing an Oklahoma Fishing License:
Buying a license in person:
There are over 700 license dealers spread across the state-- from
sporting goods stores to bait shops, from convenience stores to large
discount centers-- everyone can find a place that sells a license. Many
stores in the Lake Texoma area who sell Texas Fishing Licenses also sell
Oklahoma Fishing Licenses.
Buying a license On-Line:
Oklahoma Fishing Licenses can be bought on-line. Be advised, there is
an additional convenience fee, and you will be required to provide
information which may include your Social Security Number. At the end
of the session you will be able to print your permanent license and
begin fishing legally immediately. A license will not be mailed
to you.
For complete information, or
to purchase a license on-line, visit:
www.wildlifedepartment.com/onlinesales/onlinesalesintro.asp
Buying a License by
Phone:
Non-residents may also order licenses directly from the Wildlife
Department. Be advised, there is no additional fee, and you will be
required to provide information including your Drivers License Number.
The license will be mailed to you, and you will not be able to
fish legally until your license arrives in the mail. (Visa or
MasterCard only. Allow for mailing time to receive your license).
For complete information, or
to purchase a license by phone:
Call (405)
521-3852. Hours
are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. till 4:30p.m.
