Fishing near Moore, Oklahoma
Cleveland County, population 62,793.
- 2 milesto nearest lake page
- 0Corps ramps nearby
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Fishing near Moore
Moore is a city in Cleveland County, home to 62,793 people at the 2020 Census. Drive roughly 2 miles northeast to reach Buck Thomas Park, the closest lake page. The largest lake in the table is Lake Stanley Draper, near 2,519 acres.
The Close to Home program lists Buck Thomas Park, some 2 miles off.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Moore; miles are straight lines.
The closest reservoirs to downtown Moore
| Lake | Distance | Acres (source) | Max depth (ODWC) | Kind | Corps ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Thomas Park | 2 miles northeast | 2 (ODWC) | 10 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | bluegill, channel catfish |
| Kitchen Lake | 3 miles northeast | 25 (ODWC) | 14 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | channel catfish |
| Sutton Wilderness Park | 7 miles southeast | 14 (ODWC) | Close to Home water | 0 | largemouth bass, white crappie, channel catfish | |
| Lake Stanley Draper | 7 miles east | 2,519 (ODWC) | 93.5 ft | reservoir (OKC Water Trust Authority) | 0 | walleye, striped hybrid bass, blue catfish |
| South Lakes Park Ponds | 7 miles west | 12 (ODWC) | 9 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | channel catfish, largemouth bass, hybrid sunfish |
| Griffin Park | 7 miles south | 4 (ODWC) | 15 ft | Close to Home water | 0 | bluegill, largemouth bass, 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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- Canadian River9 miles, 5 USGS gauges
Gauge stations by Moore
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Crutcho Creek At Se 29th St. At Boone Township, Ok | 0 cfs, 6.04 ft gage height | Nov 4 4:30 pm |
| Canadian River At Norman, Ok | 35 cfs, 85.54 ft gage height | Nov 4 5:00 pm |
| Soldier Creek S Of Se 15th St. Boone Township, Ok | 0 cfs, 9.07 ft gage height | Nov 4 5:15 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.
Lakes and ramps around Moore on a map
Corps ramps past 12 miles from Moore
- Spring Creek Park Boat Ramp2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee, 22 miles north
- Edmond Park Boat Ramp2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee, 23 miles north
- Central State Park Boat Launch Ramp2 lanes, concrete, courtesy dock, USACE use fee, 23 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.
Urban fishing close to Moore
| Water | Kind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Thomas Park | Close to Home water | 2 miles |
| Kitchen Lake | Close to Home water | 3 miles |
| Sutton Wilderness Park | Close to Home water | 7 miles |
ODWC and its city partners keep these Close to Home waters open.
ODWC Close to Home fishing page, read November 3, 2026.
Stores that stock hooks in Moore
The nearest tackle shelves to Moore
- Jones Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Moore, under a mile
- Dick's Sporting Goods Mooresporting goods store, Moore, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Oklahoma City, 7700 South Walker Avenuesporting goods store, Oklahoma City, 5 miles
- Lake Stanley Draper Marinamarina, Oklahoma City, 6 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Normansporting goods store, Norman, 6 miles
- C J's Bait Companybait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 8 miles
- 24 Hour Bait LLCbait and tackle shop, Oklahoma City, 8 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Midwest Citysporting goods store, Midwest City, 9 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.
Record weights from water by Moore
| 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.
What may ride home to Moore
Sooner residents pay $31 for a year of fishing; out-of-state anglers pay $81.
| 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.
Short haul from Moore
Close-by communities to Moore
- Del City8 miles
- Newcastle9 miles
- Norman9 miles
- Oklahoma City10 miles
- Midwest City11 miles
Moore on its county page
- Cleveland Countyseat: Norman
Piscifun gear a Sooner State angler might carry to Moore
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Sorting out the Moore fish by photo
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A Moore base camp for fishing: what comes up
Which lake page sits nearest downtown Moore?
Buck Thomas Park, 2 miles northeast.
Which ramp comes first leaving Moore?
None within 12 miles in the Corps data.
Where can a Moore family fish without a boat?
Buck Thomas Park, a Close to Home water, 2 miles away.
Where do Moore anglers get bait?
Jones Bait and Tackle, under a mile away.
Which county page lists Moore?
It lies in Cleveland County.
What do nonresidents pay to fish near Moore?
From another state, a year of Oklahoma fishing costs $81.
Which reservoir near Moore posts the most acres?
Lake Stanley Draper, about 2,519 acres, 7 miles away.
Which other Oklahoma towns sit a short drive from Moore?
Nearby towns are Del City (8 miles), Newcastle (9 miles) and Norman (9 miles).
Is there a Close to Home pond near Moore?
Buck Thomas Park, 2 miles away.
Was a state record caught near Moore?
Flathead Catfish, 78 lbs 8.00 ozs (rod and reel), from El Reno Lake.
Pick a lake or river near Moore
Lake pages list Corps ramps, species and area rules.