Oklahoma  
To meet the recreational needs of Oklahoma anglers, four state fish hatcheries produce more than 30 million sport fish each year. The Sport Fish Restoration Program provides funding for hatchery operations as well as for research, aquatic education, boater access and more. Click on "Highlights" to discover why Oklahoma is a great place to go fishing.
It's no accident that Oklahoma fisheries produce trophy-size Florida bass. Today biologists rely on research to know where, when, how and what size fingerlings to stock. 
Notable Projects
Good Fish Care is Also Good for Tournaments
By educating anglers and bass tournament organizers about proper fish-care techniques, Oklahoma fishery managers hope to make future tournaments more "fish-friendly." Free weigh-in kits are now available to tournament organizers, thanks to funding from Oklahoma fishing tackle manufacturers and the Sport Fish Restoration Program.
Oklahoma Streams Management Program
Oklahoma's streams are key to the health of its wetlands, its fish and wildlife, and its citizens, who depend on streams to meet their water supply and hydropower needs. In recent years stream management has received increased attention and funding.
  
Average Annual
Sport Fish Restoration Funding: $5.2 million
No. of Anglers 16 years and older: 774,000
No. of Days Spent Fishing: 12.7 million
Economic Impact: $476 million
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