Fishing near Edmond, Oklahoma
Oklahoma County, population 94,428.
- 3 milesto nearest lake page
- 3Corps ramps nearby
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Fishing an easy tank of gas from Edmond
At the 2020 Census the city of Edmond in Oklahoma County had 94,428 people. About 3 miles southeast lies Arcadia Lake, closer than any other lake page. Trailers can launch at Edmond Park Boat Ramp, about 2 miles away.
Roughly 5 miles away, Mitch Park is a Close to Home water.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Edmond; miles are straight lines.
Impounded water around Edmond
| Lake | Distance | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Lake | 3 miles southeast | 1,676 (ODWC) | 47.8 ft | reservoir (U.S. Corps of Engineers) | 0 | white crappie, saugeye, blue catfish |
| Mitch Park | 5 miles west | 1 (ODWC) | 7 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | channel catfish, hybrid sunfish |
| Liberty Lake | 9 miles north | 197 (ODWC) | 26 ft | reservoir (City of Guthrie) | 0 | black crappie, white crappie, channel catfish |
| Guthrie Lake | 10 miles north | 205 (ODWC) | 22.5 ft | reservoir (City of Guthrie) | 0 | black crappie, white crappie, channel catfish |
| Beaty-Mulhausen Pond | 10 miles southeast | 3 (ODWC) | 8 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie |
| Kid's Lake | 12 miles southwest | 30 (ODWC) | Close to Home water | 0 | channel catfish, largemouth bass |
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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USGS gauges near Edmond
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc, Ok | 45 cfs, 4.84 ft gage height | Nov 5 6:15 pm |
| Cottonwood Creek Near Seward, Ok | 124 cfs, 3.42 ft gage height | Nov 5 5:30 pm |
| Lake Hefner Canal Near Oklahoma City, Ok | 131 cfs, 6.15 ft gage height | Nov 5 5:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026 6:32 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.
Ramps and lakes by Edmond, mapped
- Edmond Park Boat Ramp2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee, 2 miles
- Central State Park Boat Launch Ramp2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee, 3 miles
- Spring Creek Park Boat Ramp2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee, 3 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.
Close to Home fishing near Edmond
| Water | Kind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mitch Park | Close to Home water | 5 miles |
| Beaty-Mulhausen Pond | Close to Home water | 10 miles |
| Kid's Lake | Close to Home water | 12 miles |
The Close to Home program covers these neighbourhood waters.
ODWC Close to Home fishing page, read November 3, 2026.
Tulsa District pool figures near Edmond
- Arcadia Lake1006.72 ft (conservation pool top 1006.0 ft), 3 miles (03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT)
These figures come from one Corps morning report and print no datum.
USACE Tulsa District Daily Morning Reservoir Report, reading of 03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT (one dated reading, not live; feet as printed, datum not printed).
Where Edmond folks pick up minnows
Where Edmond anglers pick up shad and worms
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Edmondsporting goods store, Edmond, 5 miles
- Outdoor Pridebait and tackle shop, Edmond, 5 miles
- Cabela's Oklahoma Citysporting goods store, Oklahoma City, 8 miles
- Lakeview Grocerybait and tackle shop, Guthrie, 9 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Oklahoma City, 14200 Pennsylvania Avesporting goods store, Oklahoma City, 9 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Oklahoma City, 13145 N. Pennsylvania Avesporting goods store, Oklahoma City, 9 miles
- Lucky Lure Tacklebait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 11 miles
- C J's Bait Cobait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 13 miles
Licensed guides listed around Edmond
- The Rusty Hook Fishing Guide Servicecharter, Edmond, (405) 626-4331
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.
Record-list water near Edmond
| Species | Division | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Catfish | rod and reel | 78 lbs 8.00 ozs | El Reno Lake | 05/11/2010 |
ODWC state record fish list (keeper: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), read November 3, 2026. Waters within 40 miles.
Limits for a fishing trip out of Edmond
An annual license from ODWC runs $31 for Oklahomans and $81 for visiting anglers.
| 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.
Close to the Edmond shoreline
Other town pages near Edmond
- Jones10 miles
- The Village11 miles
- Nichols Hills11 miles
- Forest Park12 miles
- Spencer12 miles
County fishing page for Edmond
- Oklahoma Countyseat: Oklahoma City
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A field guide in photos for Edmond fish
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Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Staying in Edmond with a rod in the truck: questions
Which lake guide lies just outside Edmond?
Arcadia Lake, 3 miles southeast.
Where do boats from Edmond usually put in?
Edmond Park Boat Ramp, some 2 miles off.
What bank spot is closest to Edmond?
Mitch Park, a Close to Home water, 5 miles away.
Where is the closest tackle store to Edmond?
Academy Sports + Outdoors Edmond, 5 miles away.
Which county is Edmond in?
It is in Oklahoma County.
How much is a license for fishing around Edmond?
Out-of-state visitors pay $81 for the ODWC nonresident annual.
Which big reservoir is in range of Edmond?
Arcadia Lake, about 1,676 acres, 3 miles away.
Which Sooner town page lies closest to Edmond?
By distance: Jones (10 miles), The Village (11 miles) and Nichols Hills (11 miles).
Which Close to Home water serves Edmond?
Mitch Park, 5 miles away.
Has a lake near Edmond produced a state record?
Flathead Catfish, 78 lbs 8.00 ozs (rod and reel), from El Reno Lake.
Plan an Oklahoma fishing trip from Edmond
River pages list ramps and live gauges.