Okemah Lake Fishing
ODWC-sized 679-acre reservoir spread over Okfuskee County.
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The vital stats of Okemah Lake
The ODWC page puts 679 acres of water in Okemah Lake, a reservoir of Okfuskee County. ODWC lists 46 feet at the deepest spot. Its banks stretch 18.8 miles; volume stands at 10,391 acre-feet. IXL, the nearest Census place, lies about 3 miles off.
It sits in 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.
ODWC page details for Okemah Lake
- Location (ODWC)Okemah Lake is located in Okfuskee County 7 miles northeast of Castle.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsDripping Springs Recreation Area, Okmulgee Recreation Area
- Lake map: OWRB map sheet for the lakeOklahoma Water Resources Board
This band quotes the ODWC listing for Okemah Lake.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
Ramps around the Okemah Lake shoreline
Okemah Lake 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.
Daily and size limits at Okemah 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 |
For Okemah Lake, 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.
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Of the five closest Oklahoma lakes with pages, Okmulgee Lake is largest at about 668 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okemah Lake | 679 | 46 | 0 | 0 | |
| Okmulgee Lake | 15 miles northeast | 668 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| Weleetka Lake | 16 miles southeast | 59 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wetumka Lake | 17 miles south | 169 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Prague Lake | 22 miles west | 225 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Henryetta Lake | 24 miles east | 525 | 34 | 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 Okemah Lake shoreline
Neighbouring lakes around Okemah Lake
- Okmulgee Lake15 miles northeast
- Weleetka Lake16 miles southeast
- Wetumka Lake17 miles south
- Prague Lake22 miles west
- Henryetta Lake24 miles east
Where ODWC sends Okemah Lake anglers for minnows
- Walmart (Henryetta)605 E Main St, Henryetta, OK 74437, (918) 652-9676
- Walmart Supercenter (Okmulgee)1800 S Wood Dr, Okmulgee, OK 74447, (918) 756-6790
- Pat's Achery & Outdoors12601 US-75, Okmulgee, OK 74447, (918) 756-4632
- Walmart Supercenter (Seminole)1500 E Wrangler Blvd, Seminole, OK 74868, (405) 382-5290
- Walmart Supercenter (Chandler)3100 E 1st St, Chandler, OK 74834, (405) 258-0541
- Walmart Supercenter (Shawnee)196 Shawnee Mall Dr, Shawnee, OK 74804, (405) 275-1030
- Keith's Country Store35329 EW 1310, Maud, OK 74854, (405) 905-0359
- Bait ShopMannford, OK 74044, (918) 865-3335
Sooner towns that sit near Okemah Lake
- Okemah6 miles
- Boley9 miles
- Wetumka20 miles
County guides tied to Okemah Lake
- Okfuskee Countyseat: Okemah
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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A field guide in photos for Okemah Lake fish
Photo: schizoform, CC BY 2.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Fish and Aquatic Conservation, Public domain
Okemah Lake questions from the bait counter
How do I find Okemah Lake on an Oklahoma map?
Okemah Lake is located in Okfuskee County 7 miles northeast of Castle. ODWC places it in Okfuskee County, about 3 miles from IXL.
Is Okemah Lake a big lake by Oklahoma standards?
ODWC gives 679 acres, with a maximum depth of 46 feet.
How many Corps ramps does Okemah Lake have?
No mapped ramp; carry in a kayak or ask locally.
Which species does ODWC list for Okemah Lake?
No ODWC species line exists for it.
How many black bass does ODWC let me carry off Okemah Lake?
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 Okemah Lake?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Is Okemah Lake 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 Okemah Lake?
First on the ODWC bait list: Walmart (Henryetta), 605 E Main St, Henryetta, OK 74437.
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