Fishing in Choctaw County, Oklahoma
County seat: Hugo. Population 14,204.
- 3lake pages
- 9Corps ramps
- 2river pages
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Sizing up the creeks and lakes of Choctaw County
With Hugo as its seat, Choctaw County reported 14,204 residents to the 2020 Census. For ODWC purposes, the county's listed lakes sit in the ODWC Southeast Region. A state line runs through Lower Red River.
The county counts 3 lake guides; Hugo Lake spreads widest. Trailers can splash at 9 Corps-listed ramps from the USACE inventory. Without a boat there are 2 fishing piers and areas, including 1 fishing piers. The county appears in 1 stocking row across the 2024 and 2025 reports.
Census 2020 population; ODWC Where To Fish pages and NHD lake outlines; USACE Tulsa District recreation features; ODWC stocking reports 2024 and 2025; read November 3, 2026.
Pins for each Choctaw County ramp, pier and lake
USACE Tulsa District ramp and fishing feature points; GNIS and NHD lake points; river points as noted on each river page; read November 3, 2026.
City lakes and reservoirs of Choctaw County
| Lake | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Lake | 11,592 (ODWC) | 51.5 ft | reservoir (U.S. Corps of Engineers) | 8 | largemouth bass, spotted bass, white bass |
| Raymond Gary Lake | 263 (ODWC) | 22 ft | reservoir | 0 | largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish |
| Schooler Lake | 23 (ODWC) | 25 ft | reservoir | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill |
Shortest drives from Hugo to lake pages outside Choctaw County.
| Lake | From Hugo | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Cobb Lake | 18 miles northeast | 58 (ODWC) | 22 ft | reservoir | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie |
| Pine Creek Lake | 26 miles east | 3,750 (ODWC) | 57.4 ft | reservoir (U.S. Corps of Engineers) | 0 | largemouth bass, spotted bass, white bass |
| McGee Creek Reservoir | 29 miles northwest | reservoir (Bureau of Reclamation) | 0 | largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass | ||
| Clayton Lake | 38 miles north | 66 (ODWC) | reservoir | 0 | ||
| Nanih Waiya Lake | 45 miles north | 131 (ODWC) | 25 ft | reservoir | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie |
| Sardis Lake | 46 miles north | 14,360 (ODWC) | 55.2 ft | reservoir (U.S. Corps of Engineers) | 3 | largemouth bass, spotted bass, white bass |
Acres, depth, shoreline and volume as printed on the ODWC Where To Fish page. NHD outline acreage where ODWC prints none; ramps from the USACE Tulsa District layer; read November 3, 2026.
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Out to 50 miles from Hugo, channel catfish shows up on more lake pages than anything else.
ODWC Fish Species of Interest, stocking reports and state records, counted per lake page within 50 miles; not a survey of fish numbers.
Other named impoundments across Choctaw County
1 smaller named lakes sit in Choctaw County, shown by size where known.
| Water | Acres (source) | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| Roebuck Lake | 147 (NHD outline) | Grant |
ODWC Where To Fish pages and USGS NHD outlines, read November 3, 2026.
Rivers crossing Choctaw County
- Kiamichi RiverODWC Where To Fish page, 3 USGS gauges
- Lower Red RiverODWC Where To Fish page, 1 USGS gauge, border water
USGS stream stations planted in Choctaw County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Arthur City, Tx | 148 cfs, 2.61 ft gage height | Nov 12 11:00 pm |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger, Ok | 18 cfs, 7.68 ft gage height | Nov 12 11:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 12:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
ODWC Where To Fish river pages, USGS GNIS names, USACE ramps and USGS gauges (live readings); read November 3, 2026.
Putting a boat in around Choctaw County
- Bridgeview Boat Ramp on Hugo LakeHugo Lake, 1 lane, concrete
- Kiamichi Park Boat Ramp on Hugo LakeHugo Lake, 1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock
- Kiamichi State Park Boat Ramp on Hugo LakeHugo Lake, 1 lane, concrete
- Kiamichi State Park Marina Boat Ramp on Hugo LakeHugo Lake, 1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock
- Salt Creek Boat Ramp on Hugo LakeHugo Lake, 1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock
- Sawyer Bluff Boat Ramp on Hugo LakeHugo Lake, 1 lane, concrete
- Virgil Point Boat Ramp on Hugo LakeHugo Lake, 1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- Wilson Point Boat Ramp on Hugo LakeHugo Lake, 1 lane, concrete, USACE use fee
- Frazier Point Boat RampCorps site, 1 lane, concrete
This list is the Corps inventory; launches run by cities or the GRDA come on top.
Walk-up fishing in Choctaw County
- Group Camping Fishing Area on Hugo Lakefishing pier
- Wilson Point Kids Fishing Pond on Hugo Lakefishing area
USACE Tulsa District recreation features (boat ramp layer, inventory year 2021), read November 3, 2026. USACE Tulsa District recreation features (fishing feature layer), read November 3, 2026.
Lake elevations reported for Choctaw County
| Lake | Pool elevation | Previous reading | Top of conservation pool | Reading time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Lake | 400.37 ft | 400.31 ft | 404.5 ft | 03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT |
One reading per lake, as printed in the dated Corps morning report (datum not given).
USACE Tulsa District Daily Morning Reservoir Report, reading of 03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT (one dated reading, not live; feet as printed, datum not printed).
Stocking report lines for Choctaw County waters
| Year | Water | Species (as printed) | Number | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Raymond Gary Lake | Florida LMB | 60,292 | 1.5 |
ODWC Fisheries Division Public Stocking Reports 2024 and 2025 (2025 report, 2024 report), species abbreviations as printed (LMB = largemouth bass), read November 3, 2026.
The 2026-27 statewide rows for Choctaw County anglers
Waters of Choctaw County without their own ODWC rule use these statewide limits. ODWC prices the annual Oklahoma fishing license at $31 for residents and $81 for nonresidents.
| Species | Daily limit | Size limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass | 6 (combined) | 1 (one) over 16 inches |
| Spotted Bass | no daily limit | no size limit |
| Channel and/or Blue Catfish | 15 (combined) | Only 1 Blue Catfish over 30 inches |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | no size limit |
| White and/or Black Crappie | 37 (combined) | no size limit |
| Striped Bass | 5 (except Lake Texoma) | no size limit |
| Striped Bass Hybrids | 20 | Only 5 fish over 20 inches |
| White Bass | no daily limit | no size limit |
| Trout | See trout regulations | no size limit |
| Walleye, Sauger and/or Saugeye | 6 (combined) | 14 inch minimum |
| Paddlefish | See paddlefish regulation | no size limit |
| Alligator Gar | 1 | no size limit |
In rivers and streams: black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted): six combined per day, only one of which may be a smallmouth bass. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 14 inches or longer. No size limit on spotted bass.
ODWC special regulations inside Choctaw County (4)
| Area | Limits | Methods and restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi River | statewide limits | Trotlines, throwlines, snagging, bowfishing, and noodling prohibited from Hugo Dam downstream to first railroad bridge. (Also see “Tailwaters” regulations; and shad restrictions on Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS)). |
| Lower Red River | For all of the Lower Red River: Alligator gar harvest must be reported within 24 hours via E-Check at wildlifedepartment.com. Transport of shad from the Lower Red River is prohibited. If shad are collected from the Lower Red River for use as bait, they may only be used in the Lower Red River. | For all of the Lower Red River: Prohibited methods: bowfishing for paddlefish, year-round. (Also see "Tailwaters" regulations; and shad restrictions on Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS)). Denison Dam downstream to the mouth of the Shawnee Creek: Anglers are advised to meet all fishing license requireme |
| Raymond Gary | Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined per day. | Allowed methods: up to two rods and reels per person, bowfishing. |
| Schooler | Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined per day. | Allowed methods: up to two rods and reels per person, bowfishing. |
Limits as printed on the ODWC statewide daily and size limits page (2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations (ODWC); PDF), read November 3, 2026. Special regulations as printed on the ODWC Public Fishing Areas Special Regulations pages, read November 3, 2026.
Heavy fish on the ODWC list from around Choctaw County
| Species | Division | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Hybrid Yellow | rod and reel | 2 lbs 5.00 ozs | Kiamichi River | 03/26/1991 |
| Bowfin | rod and reel | 11 lbs 2.00 ozs | Hugo Lake | 02/27/1983 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026.
Spending tackle money inside Choctaw County
Shops listed in Choctaw County
- Red Barn Propane – Bait, Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hugo
- HUGO Lake Marinamarina, Hugo
Licensed guides near Choctaw County
- Action Guide Servicefishing guide, (806)570-4179
- Bennett's Fishing Guide Servicefishing guide, (405)395-7393
- Cabin Fever Adventuresfishing guide, (817)454-0713
- Colton's Guide Servicesfishing guide, (580)504-8223
- Dtf Guide Service Llcfishing guide, (918)500-3456
- Flying M Adventuresfishing guide, (580)372-0813
- Get The Net Guide Servicefishing guide, (918)706-4717
- Justin Parker's Guide Servicefishing guide, Kingston, (903)271-4665
- Lake Texoma Guide Servicefishing guide, Kingston, (580)564-5648
- Montgomerys Guide Servicefishing guide, (580)317-5733
- Okie Boys Adventuresfishing guide, (918)360-5296
- Okie Slab Seekers Guide Servicefishing guide, (405)370-0835
Yellow Pages listings, ODWC Bait & Tackle Nearby lists and the ODWC licensed fishing guide list (guides matched by the waters they list), read November 3, 2026.
Near Choctaw County
Main streets of Choctaw County with water nearby
- Hugopop. 5,166
Just over the county road from Choctaw County
- Pushmataha County26 miles north
- Atoka County37 miles northwest
- Bryan County41 miles west
- McCurtain County46 miles east
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Sorting out the Choctaw County fish by photo
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Sooner anglers ask about Choctaw County water
Which ramps in Choctaw County show up in USACE data?
9 ramps in the Corps data; Bridgeview Boat Ramp on Hugo Lake is one.
Which impoundment in Choctaw County spreads over the most ground?
Hugo Lake, at 11,592 acres by ODWC's figure.
What should an angler visiting Choctaw County go after?
Channel catfish top the count of lake pages within 50 miles, followed by largemouth bass, bluegill and white crappie.
Is there a bait and tackle shop in Choctaw County?
Red Barn Propane – Bait, Tackle leads a list of 2.
Are there licensed guides for Choctaw County water?
12 guides name its water on the ODWC list.
Which town is the Choctaw County county seat?
Hugo holds the courthouse.
Which fishing license fits Choctaw County?
ODWC prices the annual Oklahoma fishing license at $31 for residents and $81 for nonresidents.
What county is closest to Choctaw County?
Closest by centre point: Pushmataha County, Atoka County and Bryan County.
Which ODWC area rules reach Choctaw County?
ODWC prints 4 special regulations for areas in or by this county, starting with Kiamichi River; the table above shows each.
Has ODWC released fish into Choctaw County water?
The 2024 and 2025 reports carry 1 row; the newest lists 60,292 Florida LMB at 1.5 in (2025) in Raymond Gary.
Which ODWC record lines name Choctaw County water?
Bass, Hybrid Yellow, 2 lbs 5.00 ozs (rod and reel), from Kiamichi River (03/26/1991).
Plan a Saturday on Choctaw County water
Lake pages carry ramps, species and ODWC area rules.