Lake Hudson
11,029-acre Oklahoma reservoir on the Grand River in Mayes County, maximum depth about 65 feet. Hybrid striped bass are regularly stocked per ODWC.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Black and white crappie; 15 combined/10-inch minimum
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass regularly stocked
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Blue Catfish
Deep channel edges. Fresh cut shad. Big fish in winter.
Flathead Catfish
Live bait around wood and rock at night.
Boat launches
7 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Snowdale Area, Grand Lake State ParkRampWolf Creek arm, north of Hwy 20Directions ↗
- Lions Club rampRampNorth of the Hwy 20 bridge in SalinaDirections ↗
- Kerr Dam north-end rampsRampPublic ramps at north end of Kerr DamDirections ↗
- Hwy 82 rampRampWest side of Hwy 82, north of the 82 bridge, south of SalinaDirections ↗
- Ray's CoveRampWest side of StrangDirections ↗
- HorseshoeRampWest side of lake, across from Spavinaw CreekDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass | Only 1 over 16 in | 6 combined |
| Spotted Bass | See Oklahoma rules book ↗ | No limit |
| Striped Bass | See Oklahoma rules book ↗ | 5 |
| Hybrid Striped Bass (Wiper) | Only 5 over 20 in | 20 |
| White Bass | See Oklahoma rules book ↗ | No limit |
| Crappie (white/black) | 10 in | 15 combined |
| Channel/Blue Catfish | Only 1 blue over 30 in | 15 combined |
| Flathead Catfish | See Oklahoma rules book ↗ | 5 |
| Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye | 14 in | 6 combined |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Crappie rule here: 15 combined per day, 10-inch minimum.
- Ramps are managed by the Grand River Dam Authority.
- Hybrid striped bass are stocked regularly, so target them in addition to white bass.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.