Fishing near Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Tulsa County, population 113,540.
- 10 milesto nearest lake page
- 0Corps ramps nearby
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Reservoirs and branches around Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow, a city of Tulsa County, counted 113,540 residents in 2020. The nearest lake guide is Bixhoma Lake, some 10 miles south of town. For bigger water, Claremore Lake spreads to about 622 acres.
About 12 miles away, Lock and Dam 18 fishing pier needs no boat. Families can try Veterans Park Pond (Jenks), a Close to Home spot about 11 miles away.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Broken Arrow; miles are straight lines.
Reservoirs near Broken Arrow
| Lake | Distance | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixhoma Lake | 10 miles south | 97 (NHD outline) | reservoir | 0 | ||
| Veterans Park Pond (Jenks) | 11 miles west | Close to Home water | 0 | channel catfish, rainbow trout | ||
| Lock and Dam 18 | 13 miles east | 274 (NHD outline) | lake | 1 | ||
| Kelly Lane Park | 19 miles west | Close to Home water | 0 | channel catfish | ||
| Sahoma Lake | 21 miles west | 277 (ODWC) | 35.7 ft | reservoir | 0 | |
| Claremore Lake | 24 miles northeast | 622 (NHD outline) | reservoir | 0 |
Acres, depth, shoreline and volume as printed on the ODWC Where To Fish page. NHD outline acreage where ODWC prints none; ramps from the USACE Tulsa District layer; read November 3, 2026.
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Current streamflow near Broken Arrow
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa, Ok | 2 cfs, 4.44 ft gage height | Nov 4 4:40 pm |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa, Ok | 0 cfs, 5.24 ft gage height | Nov 4 4:50 pm |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa, Ok | 3 cfs, 0.57 ft gage height | Nov 4 4:55 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 4, 2026 5:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
ODWC Where To Fish river pages, USGS GNIS names and USGS gauges (live readings); read November 3, 2026.
A map of fishing around Broken Arrow
Nearest Corps ramps to Broken Arrow
- Highway 33 Landing Boat Ramp1 lane, concrete, 12 miles northeast
- Rogers Point boat ramp2 lanes, concrete, 13 miles north
- Bluff Landing Boat Ramp on Lock and Dam 18Lock and Dam 18, 13 miles east
- Afton Landing Boat Ramp1 lane, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee, 18 miles east
- Case Community Park Boat Ramp1 lane, concrete, 20 miles west
Piers and fishing areas close to Broken Arrow
- Lock and Dam 18 fishing pierfishing pier, 12 miles
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.
City ponds near Broken Arrow
| Water | Kind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Park Pond (Jenks) | Close to Home water | 11 miles |
City ponds and park creeks on this list are part of Close to Home.
ODWC Close to Home fishing page, read November 3, 2026.
Rod and reel counters around Broken Arrow
Listed bait counters by Broken Arrow
- Jimmy Houston Marinemarina, Broken Arrow, 2 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Broken Arrowsporting goods store, Broken Arrow, 2 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Broken Arrowsporting goods store, Broken Arrow, 3 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Tulsa, 7850 S 107th E Avesporting goods store, Tulsa, 4 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Tulsa, 10021 E 71st Steetsporting goods store, Tulsa, 5 miles
- Jumbosportsbait and tackle shop, Tulsa, 6 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Tulsa, 6120 E 41st Stsporting goods store, Tulsa, 8 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Tulsa, 7523 S. Olympia Avenuesporting goods store, Tulsa, 12 miles
Yellow Pages listings and ODWC Bait & Tackle Nearby lists (miles only for shops with an exact point); ODWC licensed fishing guide list; read November 3, 2026.
Competition dates by Broken Arrow
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2027 | Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 5: Arkansas River 2027 | Arkansas River | Major League Fishing |
| June 20, 2026 | Fishers of Men Oklahoma Northeast Classic at Arkansas River (2026) | Arkansas River | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
Organizer schedule and results pages for events in Tulsa County or within 20 miles, checked November 2026.
Big-fish records close to Broken Arrow
| Species | Division | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldeye | rod and reel | 2 lbs 8.00 ozs | Arkansas River | 04/27/1996 |
| Sturgeon, Shovelnose | rod and reel | 1 lbs 10.00 ozs | Arkansas River | 05/07/1996 |
| Sturgeon, Shovelnose | unrestricted | 2 lbs 15.50 ozs | Arkansas River | 10/12/1997 |
| Channel Catfish | rod and reel | 35 lbs 15.00 ozs | Taft Lake | 09/11/2005 |
| Gar, Shortnose | unrestricted | 12 lbs 10.00 ozs | Fort Gibson Lake | 08/10/2022 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026. Waters within 40 miles.
Limits worth knowing in Broken Arrow
Expect $31 (resident) or $81 (nonresident) at the license counter for an annual.
| 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 |
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. Lake and river pages print any ODWC area rule.
Down the highway from Broken Arrow
Neighbouring towns of Broken Arrow
- Coweta8 miles
- Bixby8 miles
- Tulsa9 miles
- Catoosa10 miles
- Jenks11 miles
Which county page includes Broken Arrow
- Tulsa Countyseat: Tulsa
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Reservoirs and river bends close to Broken Arrow, in pictures
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Using Broken Arrow as the jumping-off town: questions
Which Oklahoma reservoir is the short hop from Broken Arrow?
Bixhoma Lake, 10 miles south.
Where does a Broken Arrow angler launch a boat?
The nearest Corps ramp lies past 12 miles.
Which Corps fishing pier is handy for Broken Arrow folks?
Lock and Dam 18 fishing pier, roughly 12 miles out.
Which tackle counter sits nearest Broken Arrow?
Jimmy Houston Marine, 2 miles away.
Which county guide covers Broken Arrow and nearby lakes?
Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
Does a visitor in Broken Arrow need a fishing license?
Budget $81 for an Oklahoma nonresident annual license.
Which lake near Broken Arrow gives a boat the most elbow room?
Claremore Lake, about 622 acres, 24 miles away.
Which Oklahoma communities neighbour Broken Arrow on the map?
The nearest are Coweta (8 miles), Bixby (8 miles) and Tulsa (9 miles).
Does Broken Arrow have an urban fishing water nearby?
Veterans Park Pond (Jenks), 11 miles away.
What weigh-ins happen around Broken Arrow?
2 events on file; the next is Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 5: Arkansas River 2027 on Arkansas River, June 11, 2027.
Which ODWC record catches came from near Broken Arrow?
Goldeye, 2 lbs 8.00 ozs (rod and reel), from Arkansas River.
Stay in Broken Arrow and fish each morning
Ramp pages put a directions link up top.