Oklahoma News: Hunting, Fishing, Golfing Considered Essential Activities




Oklahoma News: Hunting, Fishing, Golfing Considered Essential Activities


In Oklahoma, a statewide executive order is in place to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Across all seventy-seven counties, a “Safer at Home” order is in place until April 30th.


Businesses Deemed Essential


Although, all non-essential businesses are to close. There are many essential businesses allowed to remain open across the state. Some of the lake-related Oklahoma essential businesses include the following:


• Hunting areas


• Fishing locations


• Golfing facilities


• Forestry entities


• Agricultural locations


• Food & beverage stores


• Sporting goods stores


• General merchandise centers

 

For the above businesses, it is essential for all individuals and workers to use social distancing guidelines. To view the current list of essential categories of business in Oklahoma, please see the OK Commerce Government Document. For more info on Physical Distancing Procedures, please visit the CDC website.


Call Ahead & Stay Healthy


During this time, always call ahead to the places you are visiting which are lake related. Wash your hands regularly, wear a face covering if possible, and enjoy your personal space.


Call Ahead – Stay Healthy – Enjoy Your Outdoor Activities

 




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Lake Texoma Weather Forecast

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Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 86

Sunday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 75

Monday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 89

Monday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 77

Tuesday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 89

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Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 77

Wednesday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 91

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Partly Cloudy

Lo: 77


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Fishing Report from TPWD (Jul. 2)

FAIR. Water stained; 84 degrees; 2.44 feet above pool. Striper fishing is good on ledges and humps. Fish are moving quickly on contour in 15-20 feet of water, or suspended 30 feet down on deep humps in 50-70 feet of water on live shad. Topwater baits will be hit-and-miss in the mornings and late evenings before dark. Channel and blue catfish are great on points and ledges in 25-30 feet of water using punch bait. Bigger blues are roaming deeper water flats in 50-70 feet of water, cut shad and whole gizzard shad are working. Bass fishing is good near docks and rocks on crankbaits and quick moving baits. Look for pockets of clearer water and fish to be suspended. Report by Jacob Orr, Lake Texoma, Guaranteed Guide Service. Striped bass are tough with an inconsistent bite. The flood gates have been closed and the bite should improve as the water settles. Best bite has been with live bait or trolling 20-30 feet of water. Some reports of catches anchored in deep water. Still waiting for the small threadfin shad to run midlake. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Anticipate increased boater traffic this weekend as we celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day.

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