Lake Hefner Fishing
ODWC-sized 2,500-acre reservoir spread over Oklahoma County.
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First look at Lake Hefner for Sooner anglers
In Oklahoma County, Lake Hefner is a reservoir that ODWC measures at 2,500 acres. The ODWC figure for maximum depth is 76 feet. 16.4 miles of bank wrap 69,893 acre-feet of storage. It is operated by OKC Water Trust Authority. The closest Census place is The Village, around 2 miles from the water.
Area-specific ODWC rules apply here. ODWC files it under the ODWC Central 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 Lake Hefner
- Location (ODWC)Lake Hefner is located between NW Grand Blvd and Hefner Road, and Hefner Parkway (S.H. 74) and MacArthur Avenue.
- Facilities (ODWC)Lake Hefner has a marina, fishing docks, enclosed heated fishing dock, picnic areas, grills, restrooms, playgrounds, group shelters, nature trail, running track, sailboard rentals, softball field, golf course with pro shop and cart rental, model airplane field, soccer field and 9 mile walking/biking trail that circles the lake. Boat slips and dry storage are available.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsArcadia Lake, Liberty Lake, Guthrie Lake, Thunderbird State Park, Wes Watkins
- ADA fishing accessOn the ODWC list of ADA-accessible fishing
- Lake map: Printable OWRB mapOklahoma Water Resources Board
Everything in this band is as ODWC prints it on its Where To Fish page for Lake Hefner.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
Fish that make a trip to Lake Hefner worthwhile
The roll call for Lake Hefner 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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For Lake Hefner, ask the operator about a launch; the Corps layer lists none.
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 Lake Hefner
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Hefner At Oklahoma City, Ok | 1,199.46 ft gage height | Nov 5 7:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026 7:34 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
That panel pulls straight from USGS, provisional data.
USGS instantaneous values (Lake Hefner at Oklahoma City, OK), provisional.
The keeper rules on Lake Hefner
| 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 Lake Hefner; area rules take priority.
ODWC area rules for Lake Hefner
- MethodsAllowed.
- Methodsup to three rods and reels per person with no more than three hooks per line (treble hooks are considered one hook). Bowfishing during daylight hours only. For all special regulations, visit https://www.okc.gov.
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.
Lake Hefner measured against the next reservoirs over
Lake Overholser is the big water of this group, near 1,581 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hefner | 2,500 | 76 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kid's Lake | 1 mile southeast | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| Eagle Lake | 3 miles west | 42 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolese Youth Park Pond | 3 miles south | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Lake Overholser | 7 miles southwest | 1,581 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Route 66 Park | 7 miles southwest | 9.7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
ODWC Where To Fish pages (acres, depth) or NHD outlines; USACE Tulsa District ramp and fishing layers; read November 3, 2026.
Near Lake Hefner
A second lake near Lake Hefner
- Kid's Lake1 mile southeast
- Eagle Lake3 miles west
- Dolese Youth Park Pond3 miles south
- Lake Overholser7 miles southwest
- Route 66 Park7 miles southwest
Minnow and worm stops ODWC pairs with Lake Hefner
- Lucky Lure Tackle9427 N May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, (405) 749-1808
- Walmart Supercenter (OKC)7800 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma City, OK 73132, (405) 773-2625
- Walmart Supercenter (OKC)1801 Belle Isle Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, (405) 841-6502
- Cabela's1200 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73114, (405) 546-3500
- Walmart Supercenter (OKC)6100 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127, (405) 491-0320
- Bass Pro Shops200 Bass Pro Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, (405) 218-5200
- Academy (Edmond)2501 S Broadway, Edmond, OK 73013, (405) 715-4530
- Academy (Yukon)12324 NW 10th St, Yukon, OK 73099, (405) 246-1429
Tackle aisles a red dirt road from Lake Hefner
- Lucky Lure Tacklebait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 2 miles
- Fun Mart Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Oklahoma City, 4261 Northwest 63rd Streetsporting goods store, Oklahoma City, 2 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Oklahoma City, 13145 N. Pennsylvania Avesporting goods store, Oklahoma City, 4 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Oklahoma City, 14200 Pennsylvania Avesporting goods store, Oklahoma City, 4 miles
- Cabela's Oklahoma Citysporting goods store, Oklahoma City, 5 miles
Paying a pro to put you on Lake Hefner fish
- Barracuda Fishing Servicecharter, Oklahoma City, (405) 680-5522
- The Rusty Hook Fishing Guide Servicecharter, Edmond, (405) 626-4331
Where anglers bunk near Lake Hefner
- The Village2 miles
- Warr Acres3 miles
- Nichols Hills3 miles
Lake Hefner by county line
- Oklahoma Countyseat: Oklahoma City
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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The lakes and creeks around Lake Hefner, photographed
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Anglers ask this about Lake Hefner
Which counties touch Lake Hefner?
Lake Hefner is located between NW Grand Blvd and Hefner Road, and Hefner Parkway (S.H. 74) and MacArthur Avenue. Look in Oklahoma County, about 2 miles from The Village.
What water surface does ODWC tally for Lake Hefner?
ODWC lists 2,500 surface acres, with a maximum depth of 76 feet.
Which ramp is a good start at Lake Hefner?
The ramp data has nothing near it.
Is Lake Hefner a good bass lake?
The ODWC list starts with walleye, striped hybrid bass, blue catfish, flathead catfish, channel catfish, white bass and white crappie.
What creel numbers does ODWC set for Lake Hefner?
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 Lake Hefner?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Which spots on Lake Hefner suit someone casting off the bank?
It is on the ODWC ADA access list; ODWC adds: Lake Hefner has a marina, fishing docks, enclosed heated fishing dock, picnic areas, grills, restrooms, playgrounds, group shelters, nature trail, running track, sailboard rentals, softball field, golf course with pro shop and cart rental, model airplane field, soccer field and 9 mile walking/biking trail that circles the lake. Boat slips and dry storage are available.
Where do Lake Hefner regulars load up on tackle?
The ODWC page for it lists Lucky Lure Tackle (9427 N May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73120).
Which gauge posts the level of Lake Hefner?
The USGS reading sits in the level band.
Circle a weekend for Lake Hefner
ODWC fees and statewide limits are on one page.