Fishing in Jefferson County, Oklahoma
County seat: Waurika. Population 5,337.
- 1lake pages
- 5Corps ramps
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Fishing Jefferson County in numbers
Census 2020 found 5,337 residents in Jefferson County; the county offices are in Waurika. The ODWC Southwest Region is the ODWC office named on most of the county's waters.
Of 1 lake with a full guide here, Waurika Lake covers the most acres. The Tulsa District Corps inventory places 5 Corps-listed ramps in the county. Walk-up fishing covers 1 fishing pier or area, and 1 have a pier. Hatchery trucks show up in 4 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
| Lake | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waurika Lake | 10,114 (ODWC) | 52.1 ft | reservoir (U.S. Corp of Engineers) | 6 | striped hybrid bass, white bass, bluegill |
Lakes with a page just outside Jefferson County, ranked by miles from Waurika.
| Lake | From Waurika | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche Lake | 15 miles northeast | 184 (ODWC) | 38.7 ft | reservoir | 0 | |
| Dave Boyer Lake | 22 miles northwest | 121 (ODWC) | 13.8 ft | reservoir | 0 | |
| Duncan Lake | 26 miles northeast | 500 (ODWC) | 25.3 ft | reservoir | 0 | saugeye |
| Lake Humphreys | 29 miles north | 882 (ODWC) | 40.4 ft | lake | 0 | white bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass |
| Clear Creek Lake | 31 miles north | 722 (ODWC) | 30.8 ft | reservoir | 0 | |
| Healdton City Lake | 34 miles east | 324 (ODWC) | 30.3 ft | reservoir | 0 | saugeye |
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 Waurika that list the fish; saugeye 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.
Further named ponds and lakes of Jefferson County
These 1 Jefferson County lakes are listed until more about them is published.
| Water | Acres (source) | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| Jap Beaver Lake | 40 (ODWC) |
ODWC Where To Fish pages and USGS NHD outlines, read November 3, 2026.
River guides filed under Jefferson County
What the Jefferson County gauges are reading
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Near Terral, Ok | 492 cfs, 4.77 ft gage height | Nov 13 12:00 am |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney, Ok | 0 cfs, 7.04 ft gage height | Nov 12 11:30 pm |
| Cow Creek Nr Addington, Ok | 2.41 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.
Public launch lanes inside Jefferson County
- Beaver Creek Boat Ramp on Waurika LakeWaurika Lake, 1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- Chisholm Trail Ridge North Boat Ramp on Waurika LakeWaurika Lake, 1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- Kiowa Park I North Boat Ramp on Waurika LakeWaurika Lake, 2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- Kiowa Park I Southern Boat Ramp on Waurika LakeWaurika Lake, 1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- Kiowa Park Ii Boat Ramp on Waurika LakeWaurika Lake, 2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
City, state park, GRDA and ODWC ramps outside the Corps inventory are not shown here.
Shore fishing across Jefferson County
- Beaver Creek Fishing Dock on Waurika Lakefishing pier
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.
Where Jefferson County reservoirs stood in the morning report
| Lake | Pool elevation | Previous reading | Top of conservation pool | Reading time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waurika Lake | 949.55 ft | 949.37 ft | 951.4 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 Jefferson County
| Year | Water | Species (as printed) | Number | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Waurika Lake | Hybrid Striped Bass | 131,740 | 1.7 |
| 2025 | Waurika Lake | Saugeye | 101,620 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | Waurika Lake | Hybrid Striped Bass | 67,340 | 2 |
| 2024 | Waurika Lake | Saugeye | 123,750 | 1.6 |
ODWC Fisheries Division Public Stocking Reports 2024 and 2025 (2025 report, 2024 report), species abbreviations as printed (LMB = largemouth bass), read November 3, 2026.
Minnow tanks a short drive past Jefferson County
- Down & Out Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Duncan, 22 miles
- Waurika Lake Marinamarina, Duncan, 24 miles
- Clauson Bait & Tackebait and tackle shop, Duncan, 25 miles
- Jake's Ice Dockbait and tackle shop, Marlow, 32 miles
- Judy's Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Marlow, 32 miles
Yellow Pages listings and ODWC Bait & Tackle Nearby lists; straight-line miles from Waurika.
Statewide daily and length rules across Jefferson County
Start with the statewide limits for Jefferson 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 |
Area rules across Jefferson County (1)
| Area | Limits | Methods and restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Jap Beaver | 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.
ODWC record catches tied to Jefferson County
No Jefferson County lake is in the ODWC record book, but these nearby lakes are.
| Species | Division | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | rod and reel | 8 lbs 7.00 ozs | Lawtonka Lake | 03/31/2012 |
| Spotted Sucker | unrestricted | 2 lbs 12.80 ozs | Lawtonka Lake | 04/10/2021 |
| Carp, Grass | unrestricted | 77 lbs | Lake of the Arbuckles | 07/30/2002 |
| Gar, Spotted | unrestricted | 11 lbs 10.50 ozs | Lake of the Arbuckles | 03/27/2020 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026.
Gear stops in Jefferson County
Jefferson County fishing guides
- Brother's Keeper Guide Servicefishing guide, (580)221-4755
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 Jefferson County
Town pages across Jefferson County
- Waurikapop. 1,837
Counties ringing Jefferson County
- Stephens County26 miles north
- Carter County33 miles east
- Cotton County33 miles northwest
- Love County35 miles east
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Prairie, timber and water around Jefferson County through a camera
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Fishing inside Jefferson County: what people ask
Can I trailer a boat onto water in Jefferson County?
USACE lists 5 ramps; try Beaver Creek Boat Ramp on Waurika Lake.
What is the broadest sheet of water in Jefferson County?
Waurika Lake, at 10,114 acres by ODWC's figure.
What species are listed for lakes around Jefferson County?
Saugeye top the count of lake pages within 50 miles, followed by channel catfish, largemouth bass and black crappie.
Where does a Jefferson County angler pick up shad, worms or jigs?
Bait comes from stores across the county line.
How many fishing guides list Jefferson County water?
1 guide list waters in or by the county.
Where does Jefferson County hold court?
The seat is Waurika.
How much does a nonresident spend on a license for Jefferson County?
Expect $31 (resident) or $81 (nonresident) at the license counter for an annual.
Which Oklahoma counties are a short drive from Jefferson County?
Try Stephens County, Carter County and Cotton County.
Where do Jefferson County limits differ from the statewide table?
ODWC prints 1 special regulation for areas in or by this county, starting with Jap Beaver; the table above shows each.
Are Jefferson County lakes stocked?
The 2024 and 2025 reports carry 4 rows; the newest lists 131,740 Hybrid Striped Bass at 1.7 in (2025) in Waurika.
Make a weekend of Jefferson County fishing
River pages show live USGS readings.