Okmulgee Lake Fishing
ODWC-sized 668-acre reservoir spread over Okmulgee County.
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First look at Okmulgee Lake for Sooner anglers
In Okmulgee County, Okmulgee Lake is a reservoir that ODWC measures at 668 acres. The ODWC figure for maximum depth is 52 feet. 19.9 miles of bank wrap 14,170 acre-feet of storage. It is operated by City of Okmulgee. The closest Census place is Okmulgee, around 7 miles from the water.
ODWC files it under 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.
From the ODWC page on Okmulgee Lake
- Location (ODWC)Okmulgee Lake is located .5 miles west of SH 56 on Dripping Springs Rd.
- Facilities (ODWC)City of Okmulgee manages campgrounds with full RV hookups and boat ramps.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsOkmulgee Recreation Area, Dripping Springs Recreation Area
- 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 Okmulgee Lake.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
Fish that make a trip to Okmulgee Lake worthwhile
The roll call for Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee Lake; none has a published location.
- Okmulgee Lake boat rampsCity of Okmulgee
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 Okmulgee Lake
| Year | Species as printed | Number | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | 20,385 | 7 |
ODWC stocking reports, 2024 and 2025, are the source for Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee Lake; area rules take priority.
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.
Okmulgee Lake measured against the next reservoirs over
Okemah Lake is the big water of this group, near 679 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okmulgee Lake | 668 | 52 | 0 | 0 | |
| Okemah Lake | 15 miles southwest | 679 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Henryetta Lake | 16 miles southeast | 525 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Weleetka Lake | 19 miles south | 59 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wetumka Lake | 24 miles southwest | 169 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Bixhoma Lake | 25 miles northeast | 97 | 0 | 0 |
ODWC Where To Fish pages (acres, depth) or NHD outlines; USACE Tulsa District ramp and fishing layers; read November 3, 2026.
Near Okmulgee Lake
A second lake near Okmulgee Lake
- Okemah Lake15 miles southwest
- Henryetta Lake16 miles southeast
- Weleetka Lake19 miles south
- Wetumka Lake24 miles southwest
- Bixhoma Lake25 miles northeast
Minnow and worm stops ODWC pairs with Okmulgee Lake
- 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 (Henryetta)605 E Main St, Henryetta, OK 74437, (918) 652-9676
- Lake Eufaula MarinaHC, Box 1435, 60, Checotah, OK 74426, (918) 689-7337
- Walmart Supercenter (Sand Springs)220 OK-97, Sand Springs, OK 74063, (918) 245-0213
- Belle Starr Marina420146 E. 1158, Checotah Dr, Checotah, OK 74426, (918) 689-2132
- Eufaula Cove Marina400 Lakeshore Dr, Eufaula, OK 74432, (918) 689-7723
Tackle aisles a red dirt road from Okmulgee Lake
- Pat's Achery & Outdoorssporting goods store, Okmulgee
Paying a pro to put you on Okmulgee Lake fish
- Crappie Elite Outdoorsfishing guide, (918)353-3530
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Where anglers bunk near Okmulgee Lake
- Okmulgee7 miles
- Beggs9 miles
- Morris12 miles
Okmulgee Lake by county line
- Okmulgee Countyseat: Okmulgee
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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The lakes and creeks around Okmulgee Lake, photographed
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Anglers ask this about Okmulgee Lake
Which counties touch Okmulgee Lake?
Okmulgee Lake is located .5 miles west of SH 56 on Dripping Springs Rd. Look in Okmulgee County, about 7 miles from Okmulgee.
What water surface does ODWC tally for Okmulgee Lake?
ODWC lists 668 surface acres, with a maximum depth of 52 feet.
Which ramp is a good start at Okmulgee Lake?
The ramp data has nothing near it.
Is Okmulgee Lake a good bass lake?
The ODWC list starts with largemouth bass, spotted bass, white bass, channel catfish and bluegill.
What creel numbers does ODWC set for Okmulgee Lake?
Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass: 6 (combined) a day; size rule 1 (one) over 16 inches.
Which ODWC permit belongs in my pocket at Okmulgee Lake?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Which spots on Okmulgee Lake suit someone casting off the bank?
It is on the ODWC ADA access list; ODWC adds: City of Okmulgee manages campgrounds with full RV hookups and boat ramps.
Where do Okmulgee Lake regulars load up on tackle?
The ODWC page for it lists Walmart Supercenter (Okmulgee) (1800 S Wood Dr, Okmulgee, OK 74447).
Circle a weekend for Okmulgee Lake
ODWC fees and statewide limits are on one page.