Lake Stanley Draper Fishing
ODWC-sized 2,519-acre reservoir spread over Cleveland and Oklahoma counties.
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The vital stats of Lake Stanley Draper
The ODWC page puts 2,519 acres of water in Lake Stanley Draper, a reservoir of Cleveland and Oklahoma counties. ODWC lists 94 feet at the deepest spot. Its banks stretch 32 miles; volume stands at 87,296 acre-feet. ODWC lists OKC Water Trust Authority as operator. Organizers and maps sometimes say Stanley Draper. Moore, the nearest Census place, lies about 7 miles off.
ODWC prints area rules for it. It sits in 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.
ODWC page details for Lake Stanley Draper
- Location (ODWC)Lake Stanley Draper is located between SE 149th St. and I-240, and S Douglas Blvd and Westminster Rd.
- Facilities (ODWC)City of Oklahoma City manages six fishing piers and four boat launching sites.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsThunderbird State Park, Wes Watkins, Arcadia Lake, Liberty Lake
- ADA fishing accessNamed on the ODWC accessible fishing list
- Lake map: OWRB map sheet for the lakeOklahoma Water Resources Board
This band quotes the ODWC listing for Lake Stanley Draper.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
ODWC species roll call for the Lake Stanley Draper
ODWC names these fish for Lake Stanley Draper 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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Lake Stanley Draper 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.
Pool elevation reported for Lake Stanley Draper
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Draper Lake Near Oklahoma City, Ok | 1,185.11 ft gage height | Nov 5 6:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026 7:34 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Provisional USGS readings fill the panel.
USGS instantaneous values (Stanley Draper Lake near Oklahoma City, OK), provisional.
Daily and size limits at Lake Stanley Draper
| 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 Stanley Draper, the statewide table holds except where the area rules below say otherwise.
Extra rules on Lake Stanley Draper
- 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.
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.
Lakes near Lake Stanley Draper in one table
Of the five closest Oklahoma lakes with pages, Lake Thunderbird is largest at about 5,377 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stanley Draper | 2,519 | 94 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kitchen Lake | 3 miles west | 25 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Buck Thomas Park | 6 miles west | 1.6 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Sutton Wilderness Park | 9 miles southwest | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Griffin Park | 9 miles southwest | 4.2 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Lake Thunderbird | 10 miles southeast | 5,377 | 58 | 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 Stanley Draper shoreline
Neighbouring lakes around Lake Stanley Draper
- Kitchen Lake3 miles west
- Buck Thomas Park6 miles west
- Sutton Wilderness Park9 miles southwest
- Griffin Park9 miles southwest
- Lake Thunderbird10 miles southeast
Where ODWC sends Lake Stanley Draper anglers for minnows
- Walmart Supercenter (Del City)5401 Tinker Diagonal St, Del City, OK 73115, (405) 670-1007
- Walmart Supercenter (Norman)601 12th Ave NE, Norman, OK 73071, (405) 579-5203
- Bass Pro Shops200 Bass Pro Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, (405) 218-5200
- Alameda Market7500 Alameda Dr, Norman, OK 73026, (405) 366-7990
- Little River Marina13801 Marina Rd, Norman, OK 73026, (405) 364-8335
- Calypso Cove Marina100 Calypso Cove Ave, Norman, OK 73026, (405) 360-9846
- Walmart Supercenter (OKC)1801 Belle Isle Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, (405) 841-6502
- Walmart Supercenter (OKC)6100 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127, (405) 491-0320
Minnows and nightcrawlers sold near Lake Stanley Draper
- Lake Stanley Draper Marinamarina, Oklahoma City, 1 mile
- 24 Hour Bait LLCbait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 2 miles
- Jones Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Moore, 7 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Midwest Citysporting goods store, Midwest City, 7 miles
- C J's Bait Companybait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 7 miles
- Jones Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 8 miles
Fishing guides working Lake Stanley Draper
- Barracuda Fishing Servicecharter, Oklahoma City, (405) 680-5522
- The Rusty Hook Fishing Guide Servicecharter, Edmond, (405) 626-4331
Sooner towns that sit near Lake Stanley Draper
- Moore7 miles
- Midwest City7 miles
- Del City8 miles
County guides tied to Lake Stanley Draper
- Cleveland Countyseat: Norman
- Oklahoma Countyseat: Oklahoma City
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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A field guide in photos for Lake Stanley Draper fish
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Lake Stanley Draper questions from the bait counter
How do I find Lake Stanley Draper on an Oklahoma map?
Lake Stanley Draper is located between SE 149th St. and I-240, and S Douglas Blvd and Westminster Rd. ODWC places it in Cleveland and Oklahoma counties, about 7 miles from Moore.
Is Lake Stanley Draper a big lake by Oklahoma standards?
ODWC gives 2,519 acres, with a maximum depth of 94 feet.
How many Corps ramps does Lake Stanley Draper have?
No mapped ramp; carry in a kayak or ask locally.
Which species does ODWC list for Lake Stanley Draper?
Named fish include walleye, striped hybrid bass, blue catfish, flathead catfish, channel catfish, white bass and white crappie.
How many black bass does ODWC let me carry off Lake Stanley Draper?
Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass: 6 (combined) a day; size rule 1 (one) over 16 inches. This water has ODWC area rules on top; read the limits band.
Does an out-of-state angler need a license at Lake Stanley Draper?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Is Lake Stanley Draper friendly to anglers on foot?
ODWC lists it for ADA fishing access, and its facilities line reads: City of Oklahoma City manages six fishing piers and four boat launching sites.
Can I grab minnows on the drive to Lake Stanley Draper?
First on the ODWC bait list: Walmart Supercenter (Del City), 5401 Tinker Diagonal St, Del City, OK 73115.
What is the USGS lake sensor at Lake Stanley Draper showing?
USGS posts it live, above.
Which nickname goes with Lake Stanley Draper?
They match; Stanley Draper is an alternate name.
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