Lake Humphreys Fishing
ODWC-sized 882-acre lake spread over Stephens County.
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The vital stats of Lake Humphreys
The ODWC page puts 882 acres of water in Lake Humphreys, a lake of Stephens County. ODWC lists 40 feet at the deepest spot. There are 16.1 miles of bank to work. Marlow, the nearest Census place, lies about 4 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 Lake Humphreys
- Location (ODWC)Lake Humphreys is located 6.5 miles southeast of Marlow on State HWY 29 and Scott Rd. Drive Time: From OKC – 1.5 hours From Tulsa – 2.75 hours From Lawton – 40 minutes
- Facilities (ODWC)City of Duncan manages campgrounds w/ full RV hookup, boat ramps and fishing pier.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsWaurika USACE, Ellsworth
- Lake map: OWRB map sheet for the lakeOklahoma Water Resources Board
This band quotes the ODWC listing for Lake Humphreys.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
ODWC species roll call for the Lake Humphreys
ODWC names these fish for Lake Humphreys on its page, in its stocking reports or in its record table; the list is not a creel survey.
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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Launches on Lake Humphreys appear only in the ODWC text, without map points.
- Lake Humphreys boat rampsCity of Duncan
Launch as described on the ODWC page, read November 3, 2026; USACE Tulsa District recreation features (fishing feature layer), read November 3, 2026.
Pool elevation reported for Lake Humphreys
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Humphreys Near Duncan, Ok | 1,174.34 ft gage height | Nov 5 9:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026 9:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Provisional USGS readings fill the panel.
USGS instantaneous values (Lake Humphreys near Duncan, OK), provisional.
ODWC truckloads that went into Lake Humphreys
| Year | Species as printed | Number | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Saugeye | 9,750 | 1.5 |
Each row is an ODWC report line for Lake Humphreys.
ODWC Fisheries Division Public Stocking Reports 2024 and 2025 (2025 report, 2024 report), species abbreviations as printed (LMB = largemouth bass), read November 3, 2026.
Daily and size limits at Lake Humphreys
| 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 Lake Humphreys, 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.
Lakes near Lake Humphreys in one table
Of the five closest Oklahoma lakes with pages, Fuqua Lake is largest at about 1,500 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Humphreys | 882 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Clear Creek Lake | 3 miles east | 722 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Duncan Lake | 7 miles southeast | 500 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Lake | 11 miles north | 227 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuqua Lake | 12 miles east | 1,500 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| Comanche Lake | 15 miles south | 184 | 39 | 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 Lake Humphreys shoreline
Neighbouring lakes around Lake Humphreys
- Clear Creek Lake3 miles east
- Duncan Lake7 miles southeast
- Taylor Lake11 miles north
- Fuqua Lake12 miles east
- Comanche Lake15 miles south
Where ODWC sends Lake Humphreys anglers for minnows
- Jake's Ice Dock(102 S 1st St, Marlow, OK 7305, (580) 658-5121
- Walmart Supercenter (Duncan)3393 N 81 Hwy, Duncan, OK 73533, (580) 255-5455
- Down & Out Bait & Tackle502 S 2nd St, Duncan, OK 73533, (580) 860-2248
- Claphans Corner3894 OK-92, Chickasha, OK 73018, (405) 224-0315
- Walmart Supercenter (Chickasha)2001 S 1st St, Chickasha, OK 73018, (405) 224-1867
- Walmart Supercenter (Lawton)1002 NW Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK 73505, (580) 355-9070
- 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
Minnows and nightcrawlers sold near Lake Humphreys
- Judy's Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Marlow, 5 miles
- Clauson Bait & Tackebait and tackle shop, Duncan, 5 miles
- Jake's Ice Dockbait and tackle shop, Marlow, 5 miles
- Waurika Lake Marinamarina, Duncan, 6 miles
- Down & Out Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Duncan, 7 miles
Sooner towns that sit near Lake Humphreys
- Marlow4 miles
- Duncan9 miles
- Central High11 miles
County guides tied to Lake Humphreys
- Stephens Countyseat: Duncan
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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A field guide in photos for Lake Humphreys fish
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Photo: USFWS Pacific Southwest Region, Public domain
Lake Humphreys questions from the bait counter
How do I find Lake Humphreys on an Oklahoma map?
Lake Humphreys is located 6.5 miles southeast of Marlow on State HWY 29 and Scott Rd. Drive Time: From OKC – 1.5 hours From Tulsa – 2.75 hours From Lawton – 40 minutes ODWC places it in Stephens County, about 4 miles from Marlow.
Is Lake Humphreys a big lake by Oklahoma standards?
ODWC gives 882 acres, with a maximum depth of 40 feet.
How many Corps ramps does Lake Humphreys have?
No mapped ramp; carry in a kayak or ask locally.
Which species does ODWC list for Lake Humphreys?
Named fish include white bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass and saugeye.
How many black bass does ODWC let me carry off Lake Humphreys?
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 Lake Humphreys?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Is Lake Humphreys 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 Lake Humphreys?
First on the ODWC bait list: Jake's Ice Dock, (102 S 1st St, Marlow, OK 7305.
What is the USGS lake sensor at Lake Humphreys showing?
USGS posts it live, above.
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