Konawa Lake Fishing
ODWC-sized 1,350-acre reservoir spread over Seminole County.
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First look at Konawa Lake for Sooner anglers
In Seminole County, Konawa Lake is a reservoir that ODWC measures at 1,350 acres. The ODWC figure for maximum depth is 40 feet. 20.3 miles of bank wrap 23,000 acre-feet of storage. It is operated by OG+E. The closest Census place is Konawa, around 3 miles from the water.
Area-specific ODWC rules apply here. ODWC files it under the ODWC Southeast 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 Konawa Lake
- Location (ODWC)Lake Konawa is located just east of Konawa between SH 39, US 377 (SH 3E & Sh 99), SH 3 and 140 Rd.
- Facilities (ODWC)OG+E manages 3 boat ramps, picnic areas and a designated swimming area.
- Lake map: Printable OWRB mapOklahoma Water Resources Board
Everything in this band is as ODWC prints it on its Where To Fish page for Konawa Lake.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
Fish that make a trip to Konawa Lake worthwhile
The roll call for Konawa 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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The ODWC entry mentions launch sites at Konawa Lake; none has a published location.
- Konawa Lake boat rampsOG+E
Launch as described on the ODWC page, read November 3, 2026; USACE Tulsa District recreation features (fishing feature layer), read November 3, 2026.
What ODWC put into Konawa Lake
| Year | Species as printed | Number | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,035 | 1.5 |
ODWC stocking reports, 2024 and 2025, are the source for Konawa Lake.
ODWC Fisheries Division Public Stocking Reports 2024 and 2025 (2025 report, 2024 report), species abbreviations as printed (LMB = largemouth bass), read November 3, 2026.
The keeper rules on Konawa 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 Konawa Lake; area rules take priority.
ODWC area rules for Konawa Lake
- MethodsAllowed.
- Methodsrod and reel, bowfishing, and noodling.
Area Specific Fishing Regulations on the ODWC page, as printed, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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.
Record-book catches at Konawa Lake
| Species | Weight | Division | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpsucker, River | 11 lbs 4.48 ozs | unrestricted | Jarrid Monroe | October 2, 2021 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026.
Konawa Lake measured against the next reservoirs over
Holdenville Lake is the big water of this group, near 550 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konawa Lake | 1,350 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sportsman Lake | 19 miles northeast | 354 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| Wewoka Lake | 19 miles northeast | 371 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Holdenville Lake | 20 miles east | 550 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Rocky Lake (Hobart) | 25 miles northwest | 347 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Tecumseh Lake | 27 miles northwest | 127 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
ODWC Where To Fish pages (acres, depth) or NHD outlines; USACE Tulsa District ramp and fishing layers; read November 3, 2026.
Near Konawa Lake
A second lake near Konawa Lake
- Sportsman Lake19 miles northeast
- Wewoka Lake19 miles northeast
- Holdenville Lake20 miles east
- Rocky Lake (Hobart)25 miles northwest
- Tecumseh Lake27 miles northwest
Minnow and worm stops ODWC pairs with Konawa Lake
- Keith's Country Store35329 EW 1310, Maud, OK 74854, (405) 905-0359
- Walmart Supercenter (Ada)1419 N Country Club Rd, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 332-2232
- Bailey's Outdoor Shop100 S Mississippi Ave, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 332-8786
- Walmart Supercenter (Seminole)1500 E Wrangler Blvd, Seminole, OK 74868, (405) 382-5290
- Our Acres Bait Shop LLC17208 OK-102, Shawnee, OK 74801, (405) 432-4212
- Walmart Supercenter (Shawnee)196 Shawnee Mall Dr, Shawnee, OK 74804, (405) 275-1030
- Walmart Supercenter (Pauls Valley)2008 W Grant Ave, Pauls Valley, OK 73075, (405) 238-7353
- Calypso Cove Marina100 Calypso Cove Ave, Norman, OK 73026, (405) 360-9846
Tackle aisles a red dirt road from Konawa Lake
- Bailey's Outdoor Shopsporting goods store, Ada, 13 miles
Paying a pro to put you on Konawa Lake fish
- Captain Kinsey Guide Servicefishing guide, (405)314-1882
- Okie Rig Bass Guide Servicefishing guide, (405)401-9053
- Striper Country Guide Servicefishing guide, Kingston, (405)448-8066
- Zac Horton Fishing And Guide Servicefishing guide, (405)220-5742
Where anglers bunk near Konawa Lake
- Konawa3 miles
- Byng7 miles
- Ada14 miles
Konawa Lake by county line
- Seminole Countyseat: Wewoka
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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The lakes and creeks around Konawa Lake, photographed
Photo: Ron Reiring, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Jason Hollinger, CC BY 2.0
Anglers ask this about Konawa Lake
Which counties touch Konawa Lake?
Lake Konawa is located just east of Konawa between SH 39, US 377 (SH 3E & Sh 99), SH 3 and 140 Rd. Look in Seminole County, about 3 miles from Konawa.
What water surface does ODWC tally for Konawa Lake?
ODWC lists 1,350 surface acres, with a maximum depth of 40 feet.
Which ramp is a good start at Konawa Lake?
The ramp data has nothing near it.
Is Konawa Lake a good bass lake?
The ODWC list starts with largemouth bass, striped hybrid bass, channel catfish, white bass, bluegill, hybrid striped bass and river carpsucker.
What creel numbers does ODWC set for Konawa Lake?
Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass: 6 (combined) a day; size rule 1 (one) over 16 inches. Check the area rules in the limits band as well.
Which ODWC permit belongs in my pocket at Konawa Lake?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Which spots on Konawa Lake suit someone casting off the bank?
The Corps layer shows no shore site here.
Where do Konawa Lake regulars load up on tackle?
The ODWC page for it lists Keith's Country Store (35329 EW 1310, Maud, OK 74854).
Has Konawa Lake produced an Oklahoma record?
Carpsucker, River, 11 lbs 4.48 ozs in the unrestricted division, landed by Jarrid Monroe on October 2, 2021.
Circle a weekend for Konawa Lake
ODWC fees and statewide limits are on one page.