Chickasha Lake Fishing
ODWC-sized 1,407-acre reservoir spread over Caddo County.
Pick for smallmouthPiscifun Chaos Pro CNC baitcasting reel25% OFFSale $97.99 Photo of Lake Ellsworth: duggar11, CC BY 2.0
The vital stats of Chickasha Lake
The ODWC page puts 1,407 acres of water in Chickasha Lake, a reservoir of Caddo County. ODWC lists 27 feet at the deepest spot. Its banks stretch 12.2 miles; volume stands at 17,244 acre-feet. Verden, the nearest Census place, lies about 5 miles off.
It sits in the ODWC Southwest Region.
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.
ODWC page details for Chickasha Lake
- Location (ODWC)Chickasha Lake is located in Caddo County 17 miles northeast of Anadarko.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsFort Cobb State Park, Ellsworth
- Lake map: OWRB map sheet for the lakeOklahoma Water Resources Board
This band quotes the ODWC listing for Chickasha Lake.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
Ramps around the Chickasha Lake shoreline
Chickasha Lake 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.
Daily and size limits at Chickasha 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 |
For Chickasha Lake, 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.
For the smallmouth herePiscifun AlinoX 300 low profile baitcaster34% OFFSale $104.99 Lakes near Chickasha Lake in one table
Of the five closest Oklahoma lakes with pages, Ellsworth Lake is largest at about 5,112 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasha Lake | 1,407 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lake Burtschi | 13 miles south | 168 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedar Lake | 20 miles north | 50 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fort Cobb Reservoir | 20 miles west | 4,100 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellsworth Lake | 26 miles southwest | 5,112 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| El Reno Lake | 27 miles north | 170 | 19 | 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 Chickasha Lake shoreline
Neighbouring lakes around Chickasha Lake
- Lake Burtschi13 miles south
- Cedar Lake20 miles north
- Fort Cobb Reservoir20 miles west
- Ellsworth Lake26 miles southwest
- El Reno Lake27 miles north
Where ODWC sends Chickasha Lake anglers for minnows
- Claphans Corner3894 OK-92, Chickasha, OK 73018, (405) 224-0315
- Walmart Supercenter (Chickasha)2001 S 1st St, Chickasha, OK 73018, (405) 224-1867
- Dj's Bait Shop104 Brookdale Rd, Apache, OK 73006, (580) 588-2121
- Walmart Supercenter (El Reno)2400 S Country Club Rd, El Reno, OK 73036, (405) 262-7354
- Ralph's Resort263 East NE Resort Rd, Elgin, OK 73538, (580) 492-4763
- Porter Hill Bait Shop12027 US-62, Elgin, OK 73538, (580) 492-4861
- Walmart Supercenter (Mustang)951 E State Hwy 152, Mustang, OK 73064, (405) 376-4549
- Academy (Yukon)12324 NW 10th St, Yukon, OK 73099, (405) 246-1429
Minnows and nightcrawlers sold near Chickasha Lake
- Nowhere Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Fort Cobb, 18 miles
- Dj's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Apache
- Sunset Cove Marinaat Fort Coobb Lakemarina, Fort Cobb
- Ron's Marine Repairmarina, Lookeba
Sooner towns that sit near Chickasha Lake
- Anadarko9 miles
- Chickasha13 miles
- Minco15 miles
County guides tied to Chickasha Lake
- Caddo Countyseat: Anadarko
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
Reels from Piscifun lined up for a trip to Chickasha Lake
Piscifun and Amazon links are affiliate links; the site earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
A field guide in photos for Chickasha Lake fish
Photo: schizoform, CC BY 2.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Fish and Aquatic Conservation, Public domain
Chickasha Lake questions from the bait counter
How do I find Chickasha Lake on an Oklahoma map?
Chickasha Lake is located in Caddo County 17 miles northeast of Anadarko. ODWC places it in Caddo County, about 5 miles from Verden.
Is Chickasha Lake a big lake by Oklahoma standards?
ODWC gives 1,407 acres, with a maximum depth of 27 feet.
How many Corps ramps does Chickasha Lake have?
No mapped ramp; carry in a kayak or ask locally.
Which species does ODWC list for Chickasha Lake?
No ODWC species line exists for it.
How many black bass does ODWC let me carry off Chickasha Lake?
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 Chickasha Lake?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Is Chickasha Lake 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 Chickasha Lake?
First on the ODWC bait list: Claphans Corner, 3894 OK-92, Chickasha, OK 73018.
Hitch up the glitter boat for Chickasha Lake
Fees, area rules and border notes are on the license page.