Medicine Creek Fishing
An Oklahoma trout stream through Comanche County.
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The vital stats of the Medicine Creek
Through Comanche County flows the Medicine Creek, an Oklahoma trout stream. ODWC describes the spot this way: Medicine Creek is located in the city of Medicine Park on Rex Leath BLVD and State Hwy 49 Motels and cafes are likeliest in Lawton, about 5 miles out.
It is one of the ODWC trout areas. ODWC lists it under the ODWC Southwest Region.
USGS GNIS domestic names, Oklahoma stream points, read November 3, 2026; ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. Census 2023 places.
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- Facilities (ODWC)City of Medicine Park manages a primitive campground.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsMedicine Creek’s Primitive Campground, Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area, Lake Lawtonka, Ellsworth, Great Plains State Park
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
Fly and spin water on the Medicine Creek
ODWC lists its trout stocking season as trout are stocked from nov. 1 through march 15 of the following calendar year; the designated area is Medicine Creek from Gondola Lake dam downstream to the State Highway 49 bridge.
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- General Trout Regulations
ODWC trout area information and trout regulations, read November 3, 2026.
Fish a float down the Medicine Creek can turn up
ODWC sources name these species on the Medicine Creek; more swim there.
ODWC Where To Fish pages, stocking reports and the ODWC record table; read November 3, 2026.
Where to enter the Medicine Creek
The Corps ramp layer has nothing on the Medicine Creek; nearby ramps are mapped.
Enter the Medicine Creek from public sites or with landowner permission.
USACE Tulsa District recreation features (boat ramp layer, inventory year 2021), read November 3, 2026; USGS gauges.
ODWC stocking on the Medicine Creek
| Year | Species as printed | Number | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | 1,880 | 9 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | 800 | 12.5 |
| 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 918 | 9-14 |
| 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 120 | 14-24 |
ODWC Fisheries Division Public Stocking Reports 2024 and 2025 (2025 report, 2024 report), species abbreviations as printed (LMB = largemouth bass), read November 3, 2026.
Rules anglers follow on the Medicine Creek
| 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 |
Stream bass follow a separate line: In rivers and streams: black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted): six combined per day, only one of which may be a smallmouth bass. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 14 inches or longer. No size limit on spotted bass.
Begin with the statewide rows for the Medicine Creek; area rules override them.
ODWC area rules on the Medicine Creek
- Methods(Gondola Lake dam south to State Highway 49 bridge) Allowed.
- Methodsonly one rod and reel per person during trout season, bowfishing. Note: For more trout regulations, see Trout Regulations . For Close to Home regulations, see " Close to Home " Fishing.
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.
The Medicine Creek and five rivers around it
Little Washita River is the nearest neighbour, near 36 miles off.
| River | Distance | USGS gauges | Corps ramps | ODWC species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine Creek | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Little Washita River | 36 miles northeast | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| North Fork Red River | 53 miles southwest | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Salt Fork Red River | 58 miles west | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Canadian River | 62 miles northeast | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Little River | 89 miles northeast | 3 | 0 | 0 |
USGS gauges, USACE ramp layer, ODWC species lines; read November 3, 2026.
Inside the Medicine Creek orbit
More Oklahoma lakes near the Medicine Creek
- Elmer Thomas Park4 miles
- Lake Elmer Thomas9 miles
- Lawtonka Lake9 miles
- Ellsworth Lake11 miles
Bait shops ODWC lists by the Medicine Creek
- Little Dam Bait ShopMedicine Park, OK 73557, (580) 529-3267
- Porter Hill Bait Shop12027 US-62, Elgin, OK 73538, (580) 492-4861
- 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
- Dj's Bait Shop104 Brookdale Rd, Apache, OK 73006, (580) 588-2121
- Tom Steed Bait Shop1609 US-183, Mountain Park, OK 73559, (580) 569-2690
- Claphans Corner3894 OK-92, Chickasha, OK 73018, (405) 224-0315
- Jake's Ice Dock(102 S 1st St, Marlow, OK 7305, (580) 658-5121
Stores selling tackle around the Medicine Creek
- Dick's Sporting Goods Lawtonsporting goods store, Lawton, 4 miles
- Affordable Baitbait and tackle shop, Lawton, 4 miles
- Cache Creek Fly Shopfly shop, Lawton, 5 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Lawtonsporting goods store, Lawton, 8 miles
- Elgin Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Elgin, 9 miles
Pillows and diners close to the Medicine Creek
- Lawton5 miles
- Elgin9 miles
- Fletcher13 miles
- Geronimo13 miles
Other branches and rivers near the Medicine Creek
- Little Washita River36 miles
- North Fork Red River53 miles
- Salt Fork Red River58 miles
- Canadian River62 miles
- Little River89 miles
Courthouse towns and county pages for the Medicine Creek
- Comanche County
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Prairie, timber and water around Medicine Creek through a camera
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The Medicine Creek, answered for a red dirt angler
Where does the Medicine Creek flow in Oklahoma?
Medicine Creek is located in the city of Medicine Park on Rex Leath BLVD and State Hwy 49 Oklahoma maps show it in Comanche County.
Which USGS gauge reads the Medicine Creek?
Nothing measures it; a nearby river gives a rough idea.
Where do boaters get onto the Medicine Creek?
None on the Corps layer; ask locally.
What creel numbers does ODWC set for the Medicine Creek?
In rivers and streams: black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted): six combined per day, only one of which may be a smallmouth bass. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 14 inches or longer. No size limit on spotted bass. ODWC area rules add to that; see the limits band.
What does ODWC charge to fish the Medicine Creek this season?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
What bites on the Medicine Creek?
The ODWC list starts with largemouth bass, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish, channel catfish and rainbow trout.
Which tackle counter is handiest to the Medicine Creek?
ODWC names Little Dam Bait Shop (Medicine Park, OK 73557) first.
Can I cast from the gravel along the Medicine Creek?
Ask before crossing private ground; public parks and ramps are open.
Which months does ODWC stock trout on the Medicine Creek?
ODWC lists its trout stocking season as trout are stocked from nov. 1 through march 15 of the following calendar year; the designated area is Medicine Creek from Gondola Lake dam downstream to the State Highway 49 bridge.
Give the Medicine Creek a weekend
Buy the Oklahoma license online first.