Copan Lake Fishing
ODWC-sized 4,850-acre reservoir spread over Washington County.
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First look at Copan Lake for Sooner anglers
In Washington County, Copan Lake is a reservoir that ODWC measures at 4,850 acres. The ODWC figure for maximum depth is 34 feet. 50.7 miles of bank wrap 43,400 acre-feet of storage. It is operated by U.S. Corps of Engineers. The closest Census place is Copan, around 2 miles from the water.
3 boat ramps reach it, per the Corps inventory. For bank fishing there are 2 fishing piers and areas. ODWC files it under the ODWC Northeast 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.
From the ODWC page on Copan Lake
- Location (ODWC)Copan Lake is located 2 miles west of US 75 on SH 10.
- Facilities (ODWC)U.S. Corps of Engineers manages campgrounds, boat ramps and designated swimming areas.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsCopan USACE, Hulah USACE, Birch Lake USACE
- Lake map: Printable OWRB mapOklahoma Water Resources Board
Everything in this band is as ODWC prints it on its Where To Fish page for Copan Lake.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
Fish that make a trip to Copan Lake worthwhile
The roll call for Copan Lake comes from the ODWC Fish Species of Interest line, stocking reports and records.
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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- Copan Point Boat Ramp2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
- Osage Plains Boat Ramp on Copan Lake1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock
- Washington Cove Boat Ramp on Copan Lake2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee
Fishing docks and piers at Copan Lake
- Copan Point Fishing Pierfishing pier
- Prairie Pond Fishing Pier on Copan 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.
Pool reading for Copan Lake
On 03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT, the USACE Tulsa District report showed Copan Lake at 708.97 feet; the conservation pool tops out at 710.0 feet.
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).
The keeper rules on Copan 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 |
The 2026-27 statewide rows cover Copan Lake; area rules take priority.
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.
Copan Lake measured against the next reservoirs over
Lake Hudson is the big water of this group, near 11,029 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copan Lake | 4,850 | 34 | 3 | 2 | |
| Hulah Lake | 7 miles west | 2,635 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Lake Hudson | 9 miles southwest | 11,029 | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Hudson Lake (Bartlesville) | 9 miles southwest | 268 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunset Lake | 18 miles southwest | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lake Waxhoma | 27 miles south | 128 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
ODWC Where To Fish pages (acres, depth) or NHD outlines; USACE Tulsa District ramp and fishing layers; read November 3, 2026.
Near Copan Lake
A second lake near Copan Lake
- Hulah Lake7 miles west
- Lake Hudson9 miles southwest
- Hudson Lake (Bartlesville)9 miles southwest
- Sunset Lake18 miles southwest
- Lake Waxhoma27 miles south
Minnow and worm stops ODWC pairs with Copan Lake
- Copan Bait & Tackle600 S Caney St, Copan, OK 74022, (918) 331-6639
- Walmart Supercenter (Bartlesville)4000 Green Country Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74006, (918) 335-6600
- Fischer Bait & Tackle312 E Cherokee Ave, Nowata, OK 74048, (918) 273-8602
- The Tackle Box7405 OK-88, Oologah, OK 74053, (918) 559-9505
- Walmart Supercenter (Skiatook)700 W Rogers Blvd, Skiatook, OK 74070, (918) 396-1244
- Mister Bass Inc4000 W Rogers Blvd, Skiatook, OK 74070, (918) 396-3848
- Walmart Supercenter (Owasso)12101 E 96th St N, Owasso, OK 74055, (918) 272-6609
- Lazy J's Tackle1400 S Reavis Rd, Claremore, OK 74017, (918) 688-6000
Tackle aisles a red dirt road from Copan Lake
- Johnny's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bartlesville, 12 miles
- Fischer Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Nowata, 23 miles
- Copan Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Copan
Paying a pro to put you on Copan Lake fish
- Bz Guide Servicefishing guide, (918)998-3474
- Paul’s Guide Servicefishing guide, (918)338-9106
- Ripnlip Guide Servicefishing guide, (918)693-2799
Where anglers bunk near Copan Lake
- Dewey9 miles
- Bartlesville13 miles
- Nowata23 miles
Copan Lake by county line
- Washington Countyseat: Bartlesville
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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The lakes and creeks around Copan Lake, photographed
Photo: Deborah Lee Soltesz, CC0 1.0
Photo: Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Robert Nunnally, CC BY 2.0
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Anglers ask this about Copan Lake
Which counties touch Copan Lake?
Copan Lake is located 2 miles west of US 75 on SH 10. Look in Washington County, about 2 miles from Copan.
What water surface does ODWC tally for Copan Lake?
ODWC lists 4,850 surface acres, with a maximum depth of 34 feet.
Which ramp is a good start at Copan Lake?
Use Copan Point Boat Ramp or another of 3 boat ramps.
Is Copan Lake a good bass lake?
The ODWC list starts with largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, white bass, channel catfish, blue catfish and flathead catfish.
What creel numbers does ODWC set for Copan Lake?
Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass: 6 (combined) a day; size rule 1 (one) over 16 inches.
Which ODWC permit belongs in my pocket at Copan Lake?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Which spots on Copan Lake suit someone casting off the bank?
Yes: 2 piers and fishing areas, Copan Point Fishing Pier among them.
Where do Copan Lake regulars load up on tackle?
The ODWC page for it lists Copan Bait & Tackle (600 S Caney St, Copan, OK 74022).
Who reports the water height at Copan Lake?
The Corps report dated 03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT gives 708.97 feet and 87.7% conservation pool occupied.
Circle a weekend for Copan Lake
ODWC fees and statewide limits are on one page.