It is valid from January 1st until December 31st and is a necessity to fish any of the seven designated trout streams or lakes in Oklahoma. It is legal to catch and release as long as the trout are not harmed. Four of the last six records for stripers have come from the waters of the Illinois River. It is an easy river to fish, and there is always an angler around with ready advice for the novice. By accident, some were trapped in fresh water and they survived and flourished, leading to the introduction of the species to fresh water lakes and rivers throughout the United States.
Stripers are a schooling fish.
Many times during the year, they can be found surfacing when they are feeding on bait fish, but don't count on it. During the summer months, they usually will be found in deeper cooler water in groups. Athough the weather is colder and less conductive to going fishing, the winter months of November through April have excellent striper fishing. Free Service Buy or Sell an Oklahoma Cabin or Lakefront Property Travel, Recreation Message Board.