Fishing in Greer County, Oklahoma
County seat: Mangum. Population 5,491.
- 3lake pages
- 0Corps ramps
- 2river pages
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Fishing Greer County in numbers
Census 2020 found 5,491 residents in Greer County; the county offices are in Mangum. The ODWC Southwest Region is the ODWC office named on most of the county's waters.
Of 3 lakes with a full guide here, Lake Altus-Lugert covers the most acres. Hatchery trucks show up in 7 stocking rows of the recent ODWC 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.
Red dirt roads to every Greer County put-in, mapped
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.
Lake guides filed under Greer County
| Lake | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Altus-Lugert | 5,089 (ODWC) | 48.5 ft | reservoir (Bureau of Reclamation) | 0 | walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass |
| Altus City Reservoir | 5,088 (NHD outline) | reservoir | 0 | channel catfish | |
| Doc Hollis Lake | 40 (ODWC) | 10 ft | reservoir | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill |
Lakes with a page just outside Greer County, ranked by miles from Mangum.
| Lake | From Mangum | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake (OKC) | 30 miles northeast | 59 (ODWC) | 13 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | channel catfish |
| Tom Steed Reservoir | 30 miles east | 6,400 (ODWC) | 23.6 ft | reservoir (Bureau of Reclamation) | 0 | striped hybrid bass, white bass, channel catfish |
| Elk City Reservoir | 34 miles north | 240 (ODWC) | 24.3 ft | reservoir | 0 | saugeye |
| Clinton Lake | 41 miles north | 335 (ODWC) | 23 ft | reservoir | 0 | saugeye |
| Fredrick Lake | 42 miles southeast | 1,500 (ODWC) | 37.4 ft | reservoir | 0 | |
| Vanderwork Lake | 43 miles northeast | 135 (ODWC) | 30 ft | reservoir | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish, 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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Each bar counts lake pages within 50 miles of Mangum that list the fish; channel catfish is listed most.
ODWC Fish Species of Interest, stocking reports and state records, counted per lake page within 50 miles; not a survey of fish numbers.
River guides filed under Greer County
- North Fork Red River5 USGS gauges
- Salt Fork Red River2 USGS gauges
Creeks and rivers of Greer County without a page (1)
- Elm Fork Red Riverriver
What the Greer County gauges are reading
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Fork Red River At Mangum, Ok | 3 cfs, 1.92 ft gage height | Nov 12 11:45 pm |
| North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert, Ok | 0 cfs, 5.17 ft gage height | Nov 12 11:45 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.
Where Greer County reservoirs stood in the morning report
| Lake | Pool elevation | Previous reading | Top of conservation pool | Reading time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Altus-Lugert | 1539.77 ft | 1539.67 ft | 1559.0 ft | 03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT |
The Corps report gives one morning figure per lake; it is dated and lists no datum.
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).
Fingerlings and catchables that went into Greer County
| Year | Water | Species (as printed) | Number | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lake Altus-Lugert | Walleye | 79,506 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | Doc Hollis Lake | Channel Catfish | 912 | 9 |
| 2024 | Lake Altus-Lugert | Walleye | 82,051 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | Carmen City | Bluegill | 40,000 | Fry |
| 2024 | Carmen City | Channel Catfish | 1,250 | 2 |
| 2024 | Carmen City | Redear Sunfish | 6,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | Doc Hollis Lake | Channel Catfish | 742 | Varies |
ODWC Fisheries Division Public Stocking Reports 2024 and 2025 (2025 report, 2024 report), species abbreviations as printed (LMB = largemouth bass), read November 3, 2026.
Statewide daily and length rules across Greer County
Start with the statewide limits for Greer County, then check the area rules for the water you pick. Expect $31 (resident) or $81 (nonresident) at the license counter for an annual.
| 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.
Area rules across Greer County (1)
| Area | Limits | Methods and restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Doc Hollis | All largemouth bass must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught (no harvest allowed). Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined per day. Motors (electric or combustion) are prohibited. | 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.
ODWC record catches tied to Greer County
| Species | Division | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Hybrid Bass | rod and reel | 23 lbs 3.68 ozs | Lake Altus-Lugert | 04/04/1997 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026.
Gear stops in Greer County
Greer County bait shops
- Castaway Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Granite
Greer County fishing guides
- Bakers Guide Servicefishing guide, (409)543-3723
- Willie's Guide Service Llcfishing guide, (405)819-4196
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.
Down the highway from Greer County
Town pages across Greer County
- Mangumpop. 2,762
- Granitepop. 1,628
Counties ringing Greer County
- Harmon County21 miles southwest
- Beckham County25 miles north
- Jackson County25 miles south
- Kiowa County32 miles east
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A field guide in photos for Greer County fish
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Fishing inside Greer County: what people ask
Can I trailer a boat onto water in Greer County?
There is no Corps ramp in the county itself.
What is the broadest sheet of water in Greer County?
Lake Altus-Lugert, at 5,089 acres by ODWC's figure.
What species are listed for lakes around Greer County?
Channel catfish top the count of lake pages within 50 miles, followed by largemouth bass, bluegill and saugeye.
Where does a Greer County angler pick up shad, worms or jigs?
Try Castaway Bait Shop; 1 are listed.
How many fishing guides list Greer County water?
2 guides list waters in or by the county.
Where does Greer County hold court?
The seat is Mangum.
How much does a nonresident spend on a license for Greer County?
Expect $31 (resident) or $81 (nonresident) at the license counter for an annual.
Which Oklahoma counties are a short drive from Greer County?
Try Harmon County, Beckham County and Jackson County.
Where do Greer County limits differ from the statewide table?
ODWC prints 1 special regulation for areas in or by this county, starting with Doc Hollis; the table above shows each.
Are Greer County lakes stocked?
The 2024 and 2025 reports carry 7 rows; the newest lists 79,506 Walleye at 1.75 in (2025) in Altus Lugert.
What ODWC record weights list Greer County water?
Striped Hybrid Bass, 23 lbs 3.68 ozs (rod and reel), from Altus-Lugert Reservoir (04/04/1997).
Make a weekend of Greer County fishing
River pages show live USGS readings.