New fees for city of Oklahoma City fishing permits and a new three-day permit will take effect Sept. 1.

Daily fishing permits will be $5, three-day permits for three consecutive days will be $10, and annual permits will be $20. This is the first time a three-day permit has been offered to anglers.

“The fee increases will help fund the continued operation of Oklahoma City's Fisheries Management Program,” city fisheries biologist Bob Martin said. “The new three-day permit will be more convenient for occasional anglers who want to fish for more than a day. This would be ideal for weekend fishing.”

Fishing in Oklahoma City waters requires a city permit, unless exempt, and a state fishing license. Oklahoma City fishing waters include the three main city lakes (Hefner, Overholser and Stanley Draper), eight Close to Home waters, the Oklahoma River and the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge.