Fishing near Midwest City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma County, population 58,409.
- 5 milesto nearest lake page
- 0Corps ramps nearby
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Water around Midwest City
The 2020 Census put 58,409 residents in Midwest City, a city of Oklahoma County. Edwards Park is the closest lake with a page, roughly 5 miles to the west. By surface area, Lake Stanley Draper wins at around 2,519 acres.
City fishing is 5 miles away at Edwards Park.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Midwest City; miles are straight lines.
Lakes around Midwest City
| Lake | Distance | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Park | 5 miles west | 5 (ODWC) | 9.1 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | channel catfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Lake Stanley Draper | 7 miles south | 2,519 (ODWC) | 93.5 ft | reservoir (OKC Water Trust Authority) | 0 | walleye, striped hybrid bass, blue catfish |
| Ten Acre Lake | 7 miles west | 8 (ODWC) | 10 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | largemouth bass, redear sunfish, bluegill |
| Kitchen Lake | 8 miles south | 25 (ODWC) | 14 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | channel catfish |
| Beaty-Mulhausen Pond | 9 miles northeast | 3 (ODWC) | 8 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie |
| Buck Thomas Park | 9 miles southwest | 2 (ODWC) | 10 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | bluegill, channel catfish |
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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Live flow data near Midwest City
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier Creek S Of Se 15th St. Boone Township, Ok | 1 cfs, 9.40 ft gage height | Nov 5 6:15 pm |
| Crutcho Creek At Se 29th St. At Boone Township, Ok | 0 cfs, 5.97 ft gage height | Nov 5 5:30 pm |
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc, Ok | 45 cfs, 4.84 ft gage height | Nov 5 6:15 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.
Mapped fishing spots near Midwest City
Closest USACE ramps for Midwest City
- Spring Creek Park Boat Ramp2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee, 13 miles north
- Edmond Park Boat Ramp2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee, 13 miles north
- Central State Park Boat Launch Ramp2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee, 13 miles north
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.
Neighbourhood ponds by Midwest City
| Water | Kind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards Park | Close to Home water | 5 miles |
| Ten Acre Lake | Close to Home water | 7 miles |
| Kitchen Lake | Close to Home water | 8 miles |
These are small urban waters on the ODWC Close to Home list.
ODWC Close to Home fishing page, read November 3, 2026.
Bait and tackle around Midwest City
Bait and line around Midwest City
- Mr Tacklebait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 1 mile
- C J's Bait Cobait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 2 miles
- Jones Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 3 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Midwest Citysporting goods store, Midwest City, 3 miles
- C J's Bait Companybait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 4 miles
- Lake Stanley Draper Marinamarina, Oklahoma City, 7 miles
- 24 Hour Bait LLCbait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 7 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Oklahoma Citysporting goods store, Oklahoma City, 7 miles
Booked trips close to Midwest City
- Barracuda Fishing Servicecharter, Oklahoma City, (405) 680-5522
- 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.
ODWC record-book fish caught by Midwest City
| 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.
Oklahoma limits on a Midwest City outing
A year on Oklahoma water costs $31 with a resident license or $81 with the nonresident 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.
Inside the Midwest City orbit
More base towns around Midwest City
- Spencer4 miles
- Nicoma Park4 miles
- Del City4 miles
- Forest Park5 miles
- Choctaw6 miles
County page that holds Midwest City
- Oklahoma Countyseat: Oklahoma City
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Prairie, timber and water around Midwest City through a camera
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Questions from visitors who stay in Midwest City to fish
How many miles from Midwest City to a paged reservoir?
Edwards Park, 5 miles west.
Which Corps ramp is nearest Midwest City?
Every Corps ramp is beyond 12 miles.
Which Corps fishing area is nearest Midwest City?
Edwards Park, a Close to Home water, 5 miles away.
Who sells live bait around Midwest City?
Mr Tackle, 1 mile away.
Which Oklahoma county includes Midwest City?
Oklahoma County covers it.
Which ODWC license fits a weekend in Midwest City?
ODWC charges $81 for the nonresident annual license.
Which reservoir near Midwest City covers the most acres?
Lake Stanley Draper, about 2,519 acres, 7 miles away.
Which towns are near Midwest City?
Spencer (4 miles), Nicoma Park (4 miles) and Del City (4 miles) lie closest.
Where can kids fish in town near Midwest City?
Edwards Park, 5 miles away.
Which ODWC records came from reservoirs near Midwest City?
Flathead Catfish, 78 lbs 8.00 ozs (rod and reel), from El Reno Lake.
Fish the reservoirs around Midwest City
Open a ramp page for lanes and directions.