Spavinaw Lake Fishing
ODWC-sized 1,548-acre reservoir spread over Mayes and Delaware counties.
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Spavinaw Lake, minus the fluff
ODWC sizes Spavinaw Lake at 1,548 surface acres, a reservoir in Mayes and Delaware counties. Soundings on the ODWC page bottom out at 46 feet. A 23.3-mile shoreline encloses 26,250 acre-feet. Management falls to City of Tulsa. Fuel and food are nearest in Spavinaw, roughly 2 miles out.
It belongs to 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.
Facilities and notes at Spavinaw Lake
- Location (ODWC)Spavinaw Lake is located just south of Spavinaw on SH 20.
- Facilities (ODWC)City of Tulsa manages two boat ramps. Oklahoma State Parks manages a primitive campground.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsSpavinaw Area @ Grand Lake State Park, Cherokee Area @ Grand Lake State Park, Little Blue Area @ Grand Lake State Park, Disney Area @ Grand Lake State Park, Bernice Area @ Grand Lake State Park, Honey Creek @ Grand Lake State Park
- ADA fishing accessODWC includes it among ADA fishing access sites
- Lake map: OWRB lake map in PDF formOklahoma Water Resources Board
These lines repeat the ODWC Where To Fish entry for Spavinaw Lake without edits.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
Which fish swim in Spavinaw Lake
These fish are the ones an ODWC source ties to Spavinaw Lake; other species swim there too.
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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Ramp mentions for Spavinaw Lake come from ODWC text alone, with no coordinates.
- Spavinaw Lake boat rampsCity of Tulsa; Oklahoma State Parks
Launch as described on the ODWC page, read November 3, 2026; USACE Tulsa District recreation features (fishing feature layer), read November 3, 2026.
How much of its pool Spavinaw Lake holds
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Spavinaw Lake At Spavinaw, Ok | 679.96 ft gage height | Nov 5 10:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026 10:34 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Live USGS numbers above are subject to revision.
USGS instantaneous values (Spavinaw Lake at Spavinaw, OK), provisional.
Oklahoma limits on Spavinaw 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 |
These ODWC statewide rows govern Spavinaw Lake unless an area rule below changes them.
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.
Bass events at Spavinaw Lake
The Spavinaw Lake tournament page gathers organizer schedules and printed results.
How Spavinaw Lake compares with its neighbours
Biggest in the table: Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, roughly 41,749 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spavinaw Lake | 1,548 | 46 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lake Eucha | 9 miles east | 2,812 | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| W.R. Holway Reservoir (Chimney Rock Lake) | 11 miles southwest | 750 | 0 | 0 | |
| Grand Lake O' the Cherokees | 21 miles northeast | 41,749 | 133 | 0 | 0 |
| Fort Gibson Lake | 30 miles southwest | 19,896 | 60 | 34 | 0 |
| Claremore Lake | 30 miles west | 622 | 0 | 0 |
ODWC Where To Fish pages (acres, depth) or NHD outlines; USACE Tulsa District ramp and fishing layers; read November 3, 2026.
Short haul from Spavinaw Lake
Impounded water a county or two from Spavinaw Lake
- Lake Eucha9 miles east
- W.R. Holway Reservoir (Chimney Rock Lake)11 miles southwest
- Grand Lake O' the Cherokees21 miles northeast
- Fort Gibson Lake30 miles southwest
- Claremore Lake30 miles west
ODWC bait stops for Spavinaw Lake
- Benge Creek Outfitters291 West W Broadway Ave, Langley, OK 74350, (918) 782-6525
- Blue Water Bait & Tackle235 W MAIN ST DISNEY 528, Disney, OK 74340, (918) 435-4623
- Blue Moon Bait & Tackle448820 East, OK-85, Ketchum, OK 74349, (918) 782-4009
- Ketch-um Bait Shop32374 OK-82, Vinita, OK 74301, (918) 323-2009
- Gibson Bait & Tackle305 N Wyandotte St, Locust Grove, OK 74352, (918) 479-1970
- Big Daddys Lures7339 S 437, Locust Grove, OK 74352, (918) 479-4665
- Walmart Supercenter (Pryor)4901 S Mill St, Pryor, OK 74361, (918) 825-6000
- Littlefield's Sporting Goods55901 OK-85A, Afton, OK 74331, (918) 257-4027
Grab a dozen shiners before Spavinaw Lake
- Cedar Port Boat Salesmarina, Disney, 6 miles
- Willow Park Marinamarina, Vinita, 8 miles
- Port Carlos Marinamarina, Ketchum, 9 miles
- Harbors View Marinamarina, Afton, 12 miles
- St Andrew's Harbormarina, Afton, 16 miles
- Crown Point Marinamarina, Afton, 17 miles
Licensed guide outfits that run Spavinaw Lake
- Bz Guide Servicefishing guide, (918)998-3474
- Hayes Guide Servicefishing guide, (991)869-8663
- Jiggin Jack's Guide Servicefishing guide, (918)630-3197
- King’s Guide Servicefishing guide, (620)515-3233
Oklahoma towns close to Spavinaw Lake
- Salina10 miles
- Jay13 miles
- Locust Grove16 miles
Spavinaw Lake split up by county line
- Mayes Countyseat: Pryor
- Delaware Countyseat: Jay
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
Piscifun gear a Sooner State angler might carry to Spavinaw Lake
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Sorting out the Spavinaw Lake fish by photo
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Spavinaw Lake, asked by Sooner anglers
Which Oklahoma county holds Spavinaw Lake?
Spavinaw Lake is located just south of Spavinaw on SH 20. It lies inside Mayes and Delaware counties, about 2 miles from Spavinaw.
How large is Spavinaw Lake on the ODWC page?
About 1,548 acres by the ODWC figure, with a maximum depth of 46 feet.
Can I pull a bass boat to Spavinaw Lake?
No mapped ramp is close; ask the operator.
What bites at Spavinaw Lake?
Look for largemouth bass, white crappie, black crappie, white bass, walleye, channel catfish and flathead catfish.
Which Oklahoma rules apply on Spavinaw Lake?
Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass: 6 (combined) a day; size rule 1 (one) over 16 inches.
Which ODWC license covers Spavinaw Lake?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Can a lawn-chair angler work the shore of Spavinaw Lake?
ODWC marks ADA access here and notes: City of Tulsa manages two boat ramps. Oklahoma State Parks manages a primitive campground.
Which Oklahoma store outfits a Spavinaw Lake trip?
ODWC pairs it with Benge Creek Outfitters at 291 West W Broadway Ave, Langley, OK 74350.
Does USGS track Spavinaw Lake?
A USGS gauge reports it live in the level band.
Steer the pickup toward Spavinaw Lake
Read the limits, then choose the ramp closest to your spot.