Altus City Reservoir Fishing
Roughly 5,088-acre reservoir spread over Greer and Kiowa counties.
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The vital stats of Altus City Reservoir
Roughly 5,088 acres of reservoir water make up Altus City Reservoir in Greer and Kiowa counties, by the USGS outline. Granite, the nearest Census place, lies about 4 miles off.
It sits in the ODWC Southwest Region.
Acres from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline. ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. Census 2023 places.
ODWC page details for Altus City Reservoir
- Campgrounds ODWC listsQuartz Mountain State Park, Great Plains State Park
This band quotes the ODWC listing for Altus City Reservoir.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
ODWC species roll call for the Altus City Reservoir
ODWC names these fish for Altus City Reservoir on its page, in its stocking reports or in its record table; the list is not a creel survey.
ODWC Where To Fish page (Fish Species of Interest), ODWC stocking reports 2024-2025 and the ODWC record table; read November 3, 2026.
Ramps around the Altus City Reservoir shoreline
Altus City Reservoir is not on the Corps ramp layer; nearby ramps appear below.
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.
Pool elevation reported for Altus City Reservoir
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Altus At Lugert, Ok | 1,539.74 ft gage height | Nov 4 6:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 4, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Provisional USGS readings fill the panel.
USGS instantaneous values (Lake Altus at Lugert, OK), provisional.
ODWC truckloads that went into Altus City Reservoir
| Year | Species as printed | Number | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | 400 | 12.5 |
Each row is an ODWC report line for Altus City Reservoir.
ODWC Fisheries Division Public Stocking Reports 2024 and 2025 (2025 report, 2024 report), species abbreviations as printed (LMB = largemouth bass), read November 3, 2026.
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| 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 |
For Altus City Reservoir, the statewide table holds except where the area rules below say otherwise.
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
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. ODWC License Options and Fees, read November 3, 2026.
Lakes near Altus City Reservoir in one table
Of the five closest Oklahoma lakes with pages, Tom Steed Reservoir is largest at about 6,400 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus City Reservoir | 5,088 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Lake Altus-Lugert | under a mile north | 5,089 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Steed Reservoir | 21 miles southeast | 6,400 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Crystal Lake (OKC) | 23 miles north | 59 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Doc Hollis Lake | 28 miles west | 40 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Elk City Reservoir | 31 miles north | 240 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
ODWC Where To Fish pages (acres, depth) or NHD outlines; USACE Tulsa District ramp and fishing layers; read November 3, 2026.
Close to the Altus City Reservoir shoreline
Neighbouring lakes around Altus City Reservoir
- Lake Altus-Lugertunder a mile north
- Tom Steed Reservoir21 miles southeast
- Crystal Lake (OKC)23 miles north
- Doc Hollis Lake28 miles west
- Elk City Reservoir31 miles north
Where ODWC sends Altus City Reservoir anglers for minnows
- Walmart Supercenter (Altus)2500 N Main St, Altus, OK 73521, (580) 482-8189
- Roger's Tackle1224 W Broadway St, Altus, OK 73521, (580) 477-1727
- Brian's Bait Shop200 Zinn Ave, Blair, OK 73526, (580) 563-5005
- Castaway Bait Shop619 E 1st St, Granite, OK 73547, (580) 878-2248
- Tom Steed Bait Shop1609 US-183, Mountain Park, OK 73559, (580) 569-2690
- Little Dam Bait ShopMedicine Park, OK 73557, (580) 529-3267
- Lead Babies Slabs215 E Main St, New Cordell, OK 73632, (580) 832-5177
- Walmart Supercenter (Lawton)1002 NW Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK 73505, (580) 355-9070
Minnows and nightcrawlers sold near Altus City Reservoir
- Gensman's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Altus, 19 miles
- Rogers Tacklebait and tackle shop, Altus, 20 miles
- Castaway Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Granite
- Tom Steed Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Mountain Park
Sooner towns that sit near Altus City Reservoir
- Granite4 miles
- Mangum12 miles
- Hobart14 miles
County guides tied to Altus City Reservoir
- Greer Countyseat: Mangum
- Kiowa Countyseat: Hobart
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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A field guide in photos for Altus City Reservoir fish
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: schizoform, CC BY 2.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Pacific Southwest Region, Public domain
Altus City Reservoir questions from the bait counter
How do I find Altus City Reservoir on an Oklahoma map?
ODWC places it in Greer and Kiowa counties, about 4 miles from Granite.
Is Altus City Reservoir a big lake by Oklahoma standards?
The NHD shape holds about 5,088 acres.
How many Corps ramps does Altus City Reservoir have?
No mapped ramp; carry in a kayak or ask locally.
Which species does ODWC list for Altus City Reservoir?
Named fish include channel catfish.
How many black bass does ODWC let me carry off Altus City Reservoir?
Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass: 6 (combined) a day; size rule 1 (one) over 16 inches.
Does an out-of-state angler need a license at Altus City Reservoir?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Is Altus City Reservoir friendly to anglers on foot?
No pier or fishing area is mapped on it; public ramps and parks are the usual bank spots.
Can I grab minnows on the drive to Altus City Reservoir?
First on the ODWC bait list: Walmart Supercenter (Altus), 2500 N Main St, Altus, OK 73521.
What is the USGS lake sensor at Altus City Reservoir showing?
USGS posts it live, above.
Hitch up the glitter boat for Altus City Reservoir
Fees, area rules and border notes are on the license page.