Fort Gibson Lake
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.
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 PointFeeUSACE park and campground. Boat ramp day-use pass required unless campingDirections ↗
- Blue Bill PointFeeUSACE park and campground with boat ramp. Day-use ramp passDirections ↗
- Taylor FerryPublicUSACE campground near Wagoner with ramp; short ramp at low water, not for deep-draft boatsDirections ↗
- Taylor Ferry NorthPublicUSACE ramp suggested for larger boats when water is lowDirections ↗
- Wahoo BayPublicUSACE campground and rampDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee 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.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Crappie All crappie species combined | 10 in | 15 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Mater's Bait & TackleNearbyOkayDirections ↗
- Bait MastersNearbyWagonerDirections ↗
- Pokey's Trading PostNearbyLocust GroveDirections ↗
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.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
More Oklahoma lakes
Grand Lake o' the Cherokees Oologah Lake Keystone Lake Kaw Lake Sardis Lake Broken Bow Lake Lake Tenkiller Hugo Lake All Oklahoma lakes →
Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.