Fish OKC

08/14/2026

Today marks ONE YEAR since River the Hatchery Dog was adopted from OKC Animal Welfare by Fish OKC Biologist John Rayfield. We had to have a Gotcha Day party to celebrate her rookie year at the H.B. Parsons Fish Hatchery!

River's primary job is to be on paw-trol, chasing away predatory birds and keeping growing fish safe. River also enjoys riding in the golf cart, swimming the rearing ponds, and running in the tall grass.

She's learned basic commands, like sit and stay, but she's still very much a puppy. We are so glad she is part of the OKC Parks team!

08/07/2026

06/24/2026

The system used to sell Fish OKC fishing permits will be down June 25-29. Know what you should do? Buy your fishing permit today so you're ready for the weekend! Read more: https://ow.ly/mg0O50Zfs8b

06/17/2026

We’re only one day away from the hybrid striped bass harvest at H.B. Parsons Fish Hatchery. It’s always exciting to see the hard work pay off as these fish head to Lake Hefner and Lake Overholser to boost local fishing opportunities.

06/12/2026

🎣 Fish are an excellent part of a healthy diet — it’s high in protein, omega‑3s, vitamins, and minerals — but it’s important to follow The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) guidance when eating certain sizes and species.

For more info please visit:https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/deq/documents/lab/2026%20Fishing%20Guidance.pdf

05/18/2026

05/06/2026

Before our Fisheries Management team can stock OKC’s Fishable Waters, they first harvest the rearing ponds at the H.B. Parsons Fish Hatchery. Draining the ponds slowly helps staff safely corral the fish — but it also makes the fish an easy target for hungry egrets and herons.
Luckily, River the Hatchery Dog is always on duty! River patrols the ponds and keeps those sneaky birds from snagging an easy meal.
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Keeping our fish (and our feathered visitors) in check — one bark at a time!

05/05/2026

Could you help us find the family of this friendly dog? He is a very nice puppy. He is neutered, groomed, knows basic commands, is leash trained, but has no collar. He turned up at the hatchery early this morning and has been taken to Animal Wellfare OKC at 2821 SE 29th St. Their number is 4052973100.

Thank you for your assistance.