Fishing near Enid, Oklahoma
Garfield County, population 51,308.
- 29 milesto nearest lake page
- 0Corps ramps nearby
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Where a Enid angler heads first
51,308 people lived in Enid, a city in Garfield County, at the 2020 count. Head northwest about 29 miles and you reach Great Salt Plains Lake, the nearest paged lake.
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Enid; miles are straight lines.
Reservoirs nearest to Enid by the mile
| Lake | Distance | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Salt Plains Lake | 29 miles northwest | 8,690 (ODWC) | 16 ft | reservoir (U.S. Corps of Engineers) | 4 | channel catfish, saugeye |
| Perry Lake | 32 miles east | 557 (ODWC) | 39.9 ft | reservoir | 0 | |
| Lake Elmer | 37 miles south | 60 (ODWC) | 8 ft | reservoir | 0 | largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie |
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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River stage around Enid
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| North Boggy Creek At Garriott Rd At Enid, Ok | 1,200.87 ft gage height | Nov 5 6:00 pm |
| Boggy Creek At Enid Ave At Enid, Ok | 1,199.30 ft gage height | Nov 5 5:30 pm |
| Boggy Creek At 30th St At Enid, Ok | 7 cfs, 1,159.14 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.
Where the water sits around Enid
Corps ramps a longer tow from Enid
- South Area Western Boat Ramp on Great Salt Plains LakeGreat Salt Plains Lake, 28 miles northwest
- Southern Area Eastern Boat Ramp on Great Salt Plains LakeGreat Salt Plains Lake, 28 miles northwest
- Great Salt Plains Lake boat rampGreat Salt Plains Lake, 28 miles northwest
- National Wildlife Refuge Boat Ramp on Great Salt Plains LakeGreat Salt Plains Lake, 29 miles northwest
- Longdale Northern Boat Ramp on Canton LakeCanton Lake, 44 miles southwest
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.
Morning pool report for lakes by Enid
- Great Salt Plains Lake1124.8 ft (conservation pool top 1125.0 ft), 29 miles (03 NOV 2026 @ 08:00 CDT)
Dated Corps morning report values, not live levels; datum not given.
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).
Hooks, minnows and guide phone numbers near Enid
Tackle stores closest to Enid
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Enidsporting goods store, Enid, 4 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.
Creel and length rows for Enid anglers
The ODWC fee table lists $31 resident and $81 nonresident for the annual fishing license.
| 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.
A handful of section-line miles from Enid
Next town guides past Enid
- North Enid3 miles
- Waukomis9 miles
- Hennessey21 miles
- Helena24 miles
- Okeene32 miles
The county guide covering Enid
- Garfield Countyseat: Enid
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Hotel in Enid, tackle in the trunk: questions
What reservoir does a Enid angler reach first?
Great Salt Plains Lake, 29 miles northwest.
Where is the shortest tow to a ramp from Enid?
Nothing in the USACE layer inside 12 miles.
Where can a Enid angler cast from a Corps bank?
The nearest mapped pier is past 15 miles.
Which listed shop near Enid sells tackle?
Academy Sports + Outdoors Enid, 4 miles away.
Which courthouse serves Enid?
Garfield County.
What does ODWC charge a visitor staying in Enid?
A visitor's annual Oklahoma fishing license is $81.
Where is the largest lake near Enid?
Great Salt Plains Lake, about 8,690 acres, 29 miles away.
Which other towns make a good base near Enid?
Try North Enid (3 miles), Waukomis (9 miles) and Hennessey (21 miles).
Try the lakes near Enid this season
Check a water's area rules before keeping fish.