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Spring River
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Spring River, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
3 species with advisories · contaminants: Lead
Oklahoma also has statewide guidance
Oklahoma publishes rules that apply to rivers across the state — 4 recommendations covering 4 species — in addition to anything listed for Spring River below.
Strictest statewide rule: Largemouth Bass — For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury.
What's safe to eat from Spring River
Bluegill
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per week due to elevated LEAD. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-07-09
Channel Catfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per week due to elevated LEAD. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-07-09
Common Carp
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated LEAD. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-07-09
Is it legal to keep?
These are Oklahoma's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 14" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Spotted Bass | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | 14" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| White Bass | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | — | 20 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 37 | Year-round | Same as open |
| White Crappie | — | 37 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 15 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Flathead Catfish | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Rainbow Trout | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Oklahoma — Oklahoma ODWC