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Oklahoma Fishing Lakes

Lake-by-lake species, seasonal bite, boat access, and regulations for the biggest fishing lakes in Oklahoma.

Lake Eufaula

McIntosh, Pittsburg, Haskell & Okmulgee Counties · Army Corps reservoir
CrappieWhite BassBlue Catfish
Acres105,500Max depth90 ftShoreline834 mi

Fort Gibson Lake

Wagoner, Cherokee & Mayes Counties · Army Corps reservoir
CrappieWhite BassLargemouth Bass
Acres19,900Max depth60 ftShoreline225 mi

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees

Delaware, Ottawa, Mayes & Craig Counties · Grand River Dam Authority reservoir
Largemouth BassCrappieBlue Catfish
Acres41,749Max depth133 ftShoreline460 mi

Kaw Lake

Kay & Osage Counties · Army Corps reservoir
Blue CatfishWhite BassCrappie
Acres17,000Max depth74.5 ftShoreline168 mi

Oologah Lake

Rogers & Nowata Counties · Army Corps reservoir
White BassBlue CatfishCrappie
Acres29,460Max depth72 ftShoreline217 mi

Lake Texoma

Bryan, Marshall, Love & Johnston Counties · Army Corps reservoir
Striped BassBlue CatfishWhite Bass
Acres88,000Max depth142 ftShoreline593 mi

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Fort Gibson LakeWagoner, Cherokee & Mayes Counties · 19,900 acres
Army Corps reservoir

Fort Gibson Lake

Wagoner, Cherokee & Mayes Counties, Oklahoma

The last lake in the Grand River chain, about 7 miles east of Wagoner in northeast Oklahoma. It is known for crappie, white bass, and largemouth bass, along with big catfish and spring paddlefish.

Outline map coming soon
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area19,900 acres
Max depth60 ft
Shoreline225 mi
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●●○

Black and white crappie on brush piles, docks, and timber. Minnows and jigs; shallow in spring, deeper in summer and winter.

White Bass●●●●○

Spring runs up the Grand River and creeks; schools chase shad on the main lake in summer and fall.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Rocky bluffs and points on the east side, shallow flats and cover on the west side.

Blue Catfish●●●○○

Blue, channel, and flathead catfish lakewide. Cut shad on channel edges and below the dam.

Hybrid Striped Bass●●○○○

Mixed in with white bass schools. Watch for surface feeding on shad.

Boat launches

6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Rocky PointFee
    USACE park and campground. Boat ramp day-use pass required unless campingDirections ↗
  • Blue Bill PointFee
    USACE park and campground with boat ramp. Day-use ramp passDirections ↗
  • Taylor FerryPublic
    USACE campground near Wagoner with ramp; short ramp at low water, not for deep-draft boatsDirections ↗
  • Taylor Ferry NorthPublic
    USACE ramp suggested for larger boats when water is lowDirections ↗
  • Wahoo BayPublic
    USACE campground and rampDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the USACE Fort Gibson Lake office (918-682-4314) for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Crappie
All crappie species combined
10 in15 / day

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Search more bait shops near Fort Gibson Lake ↗

Local tips

  • Water levels swing a lot on this lake; check the level before you go, since some ramps get short when it drops.
  • The east side has rocky bluffs and deeper water, while the west side is shallower with gradual slopes.
  • Crappie here have a 10-inch minimum and 15-fish limit, different from the statewide rule.
Grand Lake o' the CherokeesDelaware, Ottawa, Mayes & Craig Counties · 41,749 acres
Grand River Dam Authority reservoir

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees

Delaware, Ottawa, Mayes & Craig Counties, Oklahoma

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees is a large hydropower lake in northeast Oklahoma near Grove. It is a top bass and crappie lake and also holds big catfish and paddlefish.

N10 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Current air temperature at Grand Lake o' the Cherokees (National Weather Service) ↗
Surface area41,749 acres
Max depth133 ft
Shoreline460 mi
Boat motorsUnlimited horsepower

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●●

Florida largemouth have been stocked since 2020.

Crappie●●●●●

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Blue Catfish●●●●○

Cut bait near docks and the dam area works for blues.

White Bass●●●○○

Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.

Wiper●●●○○

Hybrid striped bass are stocked regularly.

Boat launches

6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Honey Creek Area RampPublic
    Grand Lake State Park area west of Hwy 59 in GroveDirections ↗
  • Disney Area RampPublic
    Grand Lake State Park area in Disney near Pensacola DamDirections ↗
  • Bernice Area RampPublic
    Grand Lake State Park area on the east side of the Hwy 85A bridge over Horse CreekDirections ↗
  • Cherokee Area RampPublic
    Public ramp just below Pensacola DamDirections ↗
  • Twin Bridges State ParkPublic
    State park ramp at the Neosho and Spring rivers on Hwy 60 near WyandotteDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Crappie
Includes tributaries to state line and below Pensacola Dam to SH 82; other species not confirmed to differ from statewide
10 in15 / day combined

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Search more bait shops near Grand Lake o' the Cherokees ↗

Local tips

  • Crank around docks and rock structure for largemouth.
  • Crappie have their own daily limit and a 10 inch minimum here, so check the lake rules.
  • Snagging is not allowed below the turbine outlets.

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Kaw LakeKay & Osage Counties · 17,000 acres
Army Corps reservoir

Kaw Lake

Kay & Osage Counties, Oklahoma

An Arkansas River reservoir about 8 miles east of Ponca City in north central Oklahoma. It is known for big catfish, white bass and crappie, with stocked walleye and striped bass in the mix.

Outline map coming soon
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area17,000 acres
Max depth74.5 ft
Shoreline168 mi
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Blue Catfish●●●●●

Kaw holds some of Oklahoma's biggest catfish. Drift or anchor with cut shad on river channel edges and flats.

White Bass●●●●○

Run up the Arkansas River arm in spring, then school on main-lake points and flats in summer. Watch for surface feeding.

Crappie●●●○○

Fish minnows and jigs over ODWC brush piles and around standing timber in the creek arms.

Walleye●●●○○

ODWC stocks walleye. Troll crankbaits or drag jigs along rocky points and the dam riprap.

Striped Bass●●○○○

Stripers and hybrids roam open water chasing shad. Look for birds and surfacing bait.

Boat launches

8 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Kaw Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Search more bait shops near Kaw Lake ↗

Local tips

  • Kaw is big, open water that gets rough fast in Oklahoma wind. Check the forecast and pick a ramp on the protected side.
  • ODWC places brush piles for crappie; check their fishing maps for locations.
  • Nonresidents must check in and out at certain public hunting and fishing areas around the lake.
Oologah LakeRogers & Nowata Counties · 29,460 acres
Army Corps reservoir

Oologah Lake

Rogers & Nowata Counties, Oklahoma

A large Verdigris River reservoir northeast of Tulsa, near the town of Oologah. It is known for abundant white bass and blue catfish, plus crappie on brush piles.

Outline map coming soon
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area29,460 acres
Max depth72 ft
Shoreline217 mi
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

White Bass●●●●●

Abundant and in good shape per ODWC surveys. Chase surface schools in summer and fish creek arms during the spring run.

Blue Catfish●●●●○

The most abundant fish in ODWC netting, mostly smaller fish. Cut shad drifted over flats and channel edges.

Crappie●●●○○

Fish the cedar brush piles placed by ODWC and the Corps. Minnows and jigs.

Hybrid Striped Bass●●●○○

Stocked every other year. Often mixed with white bass; slabs and swimbaits.

Walleye●●○○○

Stocked. Points and flats in spring and fall.

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Hawthorn BluffPublic
    USACE park near Oologah. Boat ramp, campground, gate shack (918) 443-2319Directions ↗
  • Redbud BayMarina
    Boat ramp and Red Bud Bay Marina with ADA fishing dockDirections ↗
  • Blue CreekPublic
    USACE park with boat ramp and campgroundDirections ↗
  • Spencer CreekPublic
    USACE park with boat ramp and campgroundDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Oologah Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Search more bait shops near Oologah Lake ↗

Local tips

  • Largemouth bass are scarce here because of limited habitat; target white bass and catfish instead.
  • Brush piles placed each year by ODWC and the Corps hold crappie; ODWC posts a lake map.
  • The lake is wide open to the wind, so plan around strong south winds.
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