Bell Cow Lake Fishing
ODWC-sized 1,153-acre reservoir spread over Lincoln County.
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Facts first on Bell Cow Lake
Bell Cow Lake is a reservoir of Lincoln County; its ODWC page lists 1,153 surface acres. ODWC also prints a deepest point of 39 feet. The shoreline runs 13 miles and the pool holds 15,613 acre-feet. On the ODWC page, City of Chandler is the operator. Allow about 5 miles on the map to Chandler.
Biologists of the ODWC Northeast Region look after it.
Acres, depth, shoreline and volume as printed on the ODWC Where To Fish page. ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. Census 2023 places.
Park and lake notes for Bell Cow Lake
- Location (ODWC)Bell Cow Lake is located 3.5 miles northwest of I-44 via SH 18 and E 890 Rd.
- Facilities (ODWC)City of Chandler manages campgrounds with full RV hookups, two boat ramps and a covered fishing dock.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsChandler Lake, Wes Watkins, Arcadia Lake, Guthrie Lake, Liberty Lake
- ADA fishing accessAppears on the ODWC accessible-angler list
- Lake map: The OWRB map of the lakeOklahoma Water Resources Board
ODWC wrote the text above for Bell Cow Lake; check the page before a trip in case it changes.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
Fish ODWC lists for Bell Cow Lake
Every name here has an ODWC source for Bell Cow Lake: the page, a stocking row or a record.
ODWC Where To Fish page (Fish Species of Interest), ODWC stocking reports 2024-2025 and the ODWC record table; read November 3, 2026.
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No mapped ramp exists for Bell Cow Lake; the ODWC text lists the ones below.
- Bell Cow Lake boat rampsCity of Chandler
Launch as described on the ODWC page, read November 3, 2026; USACE Tulsa District recreation features (fishing feature layer), read November 3, 2026.
Fish that can ride home from Bell Cow Lake
| 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 |
Start from the statewide table for Bell Cow Lake, then apply any area rule.
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.
Reservoirs within a short haul of Bell Cow Lake
If you want room to roam, Stroud Lake offers around 600 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Cow Lake | 1,153 | 39 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chandler Lake | under a mile northeast | 178 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Meeker Lake | 16 miles south | 211 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Prague Lake | 18 miles southeast | 225 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Stroud Lake | 18 miles east | 600 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Cushing Lake | 19 miles north | 591 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
ODWC Where To Fish pages (acres, depth) or NHD outlines; USACE Tulsa District ramp and fishing layers; read November 3, 2026.
Inside the Bell Cow Lake orbit
More Oklahoma lakes near Bell Cow Lake
- Chandler Lakeunder a mile northeast
- Meeker Lake16 miles south
- Prague Lake18 miles southeast
- Stroud Lake18 miles east
- Cushing Lake19 miles north
Bait shops ODWC lists by Bell Cow Lake
- Walmart Supercenter (Chandler)3100 E 1st St, Chandler, OK 74834, (405) 258-0541
- R.C. Bait and Tackle11608 Fairgrounds Rd, Perkins, OK 74059, (405) 880-5522
- Walmart Supercenter (Shawnee)196 Shawnee Mall Dr, Shawnee, OK 74804, (405) 275-1030
- Lakeview Grocery7803 S Sooner Rd, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 877-3155
- Magic Bait Co700 E Industrial Rd, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 282-8040
- Walmart Supercenter (Stillwater)4545 W 6th Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074, (405) 707-0744
- Walmart Supercenter (Edmond)1225 W I- 35 Frontage Rd, Edmond, OK 73034, (405) 348-8005
- Walmart Supercenter (Guthrie)1608 S Division St, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 282-7900
Stores selling tackle around Bell Cow Lake
- R.C. Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Perkins, 18 miles
- Booze N Baitbait and tackle shop, Prague
A guide boat for Bell Cow Lake, by phone
- Crappie Days Guide Servicefishing guide, (405)471-3254
Pillows and diners close to Bell Cow Lake
- Chandler5 miles
- Stroud15 miles
- Luther16 miles
Courthouse towns and county pages for Bell Cow Lake
- Lincoln Countyseat: Chandler
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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Prairie, timber and water around Bell Cow Lake through a camera
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Before you drive out to Bell Cow Lake: common questions
Where in Oklahoma is Bell Cow Lake?
Bell Cow Lake is located 3.5 miles northwest of I-44 via SH 18 and E 890 Rd. Aim for Lincoln County, about 5 miles from Chandler.
How many surface acres does ODWC give Bell Cow Lake?
1,153 acres, per ODWC, with a maximum depth of 39 feet.
What is the nearest boat ramp to Bell Cow Lake?
Mapped ramps are not nearby; check with the city or park.
Which fish does ODWC tie to Bell Cow Lake?
ODWC sources name largemouth bass, white bass, channel catfish, black crappie and white crappie.
Does ODWC hold a length line on Bell Cow Lake fish?
Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass: 6 (combined) a day; size rule 1 (one) over 16 inches.
Can a nonresident fish Bell Cow Lake?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Does the Corps keep a fishing pier at Bell Cow Lake?
Bank access is listed by ODWC (ADA), with this facility note: City of Chandler manages campgrounds with full RV hookups, two boat ramps and a covered fishing dock.
Where are shiners and worms sold close to Bell Cow Lake?
Try Walmart Supercenter (Chandler), 3100 E 1st St, Chandler, OK 74834, from the ODWC list.
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