Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area 

By: Matt Gamble, Biologist at Blue River. Phone: (580) 443-5728 E-mail:  MattGamble@hughes.net

Area Description:
Blue River is 3,367 acres of Postoak and Blackjack timber and scattered openings. Located 8 miles northeast of Tishomingo.
 

Game Species of Interest: 

            Quail: Bobwhite are present in fair numbers. 

            Deer: Whitetail are present in fair numbers.

            Turkey: Rio Grande wild turkeys are present in low numbers. 

            Rabbit: Cottontail are found across the area 

            Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat and raccoon are available. 

            Dove: Dove are present in fair numbers.           

Nongame Species of Interest: 

            Bald eagle: Eagles winter at Tishomingo NWR and can be sighted at Blue River on occasion. 

Description of Fish and Wildlife Management Practices:
Management efforts, such as controlled burns, focus on producing native wildlife foods such as ragweed and sunflower, although some small grains are planted. 

Camping and Facilities:
Designated areas only

Fishing Opportunities:
Fishing opportunities abound at Blue River.  From November through March 1^st, Blue River is a designated trout area, and is stocked with rainbows approximately every two weeks.

FOR A MAP OF THE AREA CLICK HERE.

 Blue River PFHA - Outdoor Oklahoma Magazine Article (January/February 2007)

PLEASE CONSULT WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA GENERAL REGULATIONS AND PUBLIC LANDS RESTRICTIONS IN HUNTING REGULATIONS.