Fishing in Creek County, Oklahoma
County seat: Sapulpa. Population 71,754.
- 5lake pages
- 12Corps ramps
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Creek County fishing, the short version
Creek County keeps its courthouse in Sapulpa, and the 2020 Census counted 71,754 people across the county. Stocking and Where To Fish entries here point to the ODWC Northeast Region.
5 lakes with their own page touch the county, led in size by Keystone Lake. City anglers can try Kelly Lane Park, listed under Close to Home. Inside the county the Corps layer lists 12 Corps-listed ramps. 3 stocking rows in the last two stocking reports name county water.
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.
Creek County launch points laid out on a map
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.
Lakes in Creek County
| Lake | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Lake | 23,610 (ODWC) | 73 ft | reservoir (U.S. Corps of Engineers) | 18 | largemouth bass, white crappie, white bass |
| Heyburn Lake | 652 (ODWC) | 31.8 ft | reservoir | 4 | |
| Stroud Lake | 600 (ODWC) | 46.9 ft | reservoir | 0 | |
| Sahoma Lake | 277 (ODWC) | 35.7 ft | reservoir | 0 | |
| Kelly Lane Park | Close to Home water | 0 | channel catfish |
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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- Kelly Lane ParkClose to Home water
The Close to Home program pairs ODWC with towns on small, easy-to-reach waters.
ODWC Close to Home fishing page, read November 3, 2026.
Fish ODWC names on water around Creek County
Counting nearby lake pages out to 50 miles from Sapulpa, channel catfish leads the list.
ODWC Fish Species of Interest, stocking reports and state records, counted per lake page within 50 miles; not a survey of fish numbers.
Smaller named water around Creek County
1 more named lakes in Creek County have too few published facts for a page yet.
| Water | Acres (source) | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| Mannford Reservoir | 296 (NHD outline) | Mannford |
ODWC Where To Fish pages and USGS NHD outlines, read November 3, 2026.
Boat ramps in Creek County
- Heyburn Park Boat RampHeyburn Lake, 2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- Sheppard Point Eastern Boat Ramp on Heyburn LakeHeyburn Lake, 1 lane, concrete
- Sheppard Point Western Boat Ramp on Heyburn LakeHeyburn Lake, 1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- Sunset Bay Boat Ramp on Heyburn LakeHeyburn Lake, 1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock
- Jelly Stone Park Loop A Boat RampCorps site, 1 lane, asphalt, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- Jellystone Boating Ramp BCorps site, 2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- Jellystone Park Loop C Boat RampCorps site, asphalt, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- New Mannford Ramp Central RampCorps site, 2 lanes, concrete
- New Mannford Ramp Eastern Boat RampCorps site, 3 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- New Mannford Western Boat RampCorps site, 1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock
- Old Mannford Ramp Wma Boat RampCorps site, 2 lanes, concrete
- Salt Creek Boat RampCorps site, 2 lanes, concrete, USACE use fee
Ramps that are not Corps features, such as city or park launches, are left off.
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.
Morning pool report lines for Creek County
| Lake | Pool elevation | Previous reading | Top of conservation pool | Reading time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Lake | 724.29 ft | 724.14 ft | 723.0 ft | 03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT |
| Heyburn Lake | 760.54 ft | 760.43 ft | 761.5 ft | 03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT |
Dated pool figures from the Corps morning report; no datum appears in it.
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 rows for Creek County
| Year | Water | Species (as printed) | Number | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mohawk Park | Channel Catfish | 125 | 1.25" |
| 2024 | Oologah Lake | Walleye | 147,300 | 10" |
| 2024 | Kelly Lane Park | Channel Catfish | 100 | 6" |
ODWC Fisheries Division Public Stocking Reports 2024 and 2025 (2025 report, 2024 report), species abbreviations as printed (LMB = largemouth bass), read November 3, 2026.
What a Creek County stringer may hold
Area rules override the statewide rows below on the Creek County waters ODWC names. Sooner residents pay $31 for a year of fishing; out-of-state anglers pay $81.
| 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 |
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.
Record entries closest to Creek County
| Species | Division | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddlefish | rod and reel | 164 lbs | Keystone Lake | 06/22/2021 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026.
Where Creek County sells hooks and hires guides
Creek County tackle counters
- Bill's Catfish Baitsbait and tackle shop, Sapulpa
- Keyport Marinamarina, Mannford
- Pier 1 Importsmarina, Mannford
- Salt Creek Marinamarina, Mannford
- Windmill Run Marinamarina, Tulsa
Creek County guide listings
- B's Above The Bar Guide Servicefishing guide, (918)230-0099
- B-Rad’s Guide Servicefishing guide, (580)362-6564
- Backyard Okie Noodling Llcfishing guide, (918)955-3093
- Bz Guide Servicefishing guide, (918)998-3474
- Called To Fish Guide Servicesfishing guide, (918)637-7481
- Crappie Elite Outdoorsfishing guide, (918)353-3530
- Deep Sea Driftersfishing guide, (903)271-5861
- Dom’s Guide Servicefishing guide, (918)914-2633
- Fish On Guide Servicefishing guide, (918)724-6786
- Gone Fishin Guide Service Llcfishing guide, (405)714-2609
- Grand River Monster Bowfishing Chartersfishing guide, (918)864-1605
- Hybrid Patrol Fishing Guide Servicefishing guide, (918)509-0883
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.
Short haul from Creek County
Home bases inside Creek County
- Sapulpapop. 21,929
- Bristowpop. 4,248
- Mannfordpop. 3,262
- Drumrightpop. 2,560
- Kieferpop. 2,187
- Kellyvillepop. 1,019
Neighbours of Creek County
- Tulsa County29 miles northeast
- Okmulgee County30 miles southeast
- Okfuskee County31 miles south
- Lincoln County31 miles southwest
Piscifun gear a Sooner State angler might carry to Creek County
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Sorting out the Creek County fish by photo
Photo: schizoform, CC BY 2.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
What comes up about fishing in Creek County
How many Corps ramps are there in Creek County?
There are 12 ramps, such as Heyburn Park Boat Ramp.
Which Creek County lake is the biggest by acreage?
Keystone Lake, at 23,610 acres by ODWC's figure.
Which species lead around Creek County?
Channel catfish top the count of lake pages within 50 miles, followed by largemouth bass, white crappie and black crappie.
Where do I get minnows and worms in Creek County?
There are 5, Bill's Catfish Baits among them.
Which guide listings cover Creek County?
ODWC lists 12 guides that work here.
Where is the Creek County courthouse?
County offices are in Sapulpa.
Which ODWC license should I buy for Creek County water?
Sooner residents pay $31 for a year of fishing; out-of-state anglers pay $81.
Which counties surround Creek County?
The nearest county pages are Tulsa County, Okmulgee County and Okfuskee County.
Is there Close to Home fishing in Creek County?
Yes: Kelly Lane Park.
Does ODWC stock fish in Creek County?
The 2024 and 2025 reports carry 3 rows; the newest lists 125 Channel Catfish at 1.25" in (2024) in Mohawk Park.
Has a state record fish come from Creek County?
Paddlefish, 164 lbs (rod and reel), from Keystone Lake (06/22/2021).
Hitch up and run the boat out to Creek County
Open a lake for its ramps and posted rules.