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Keystone Lake

Osage, Creek & Tulsa Counties, Oklahoma

23,610-acre Oklahoma reservoir with a maximum depth of 73 feet. ODWC lists largemouth bass, crappie, blue catfish, white and striped bass as species of interest.

N2 mi
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Surface area23,610 acres
Max depth73 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Good around brush, rocks (ODWC)

Crappie●●●○○

Black and white crappie; brush, docks, main lake

Blue Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait/live shad around dam, main lake

White Bass●●○○○

Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.

Striped Bass●●○○○

Follow shad schools. Live bait, umbrella rigs and topwater.

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Flathead Catfish●●○○○

Live bait around wood and rock at night.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • USACE / State Park rampsRamp
    USACE and Oklahoma State Parks manage campgrounds, boat ramps and designated swimming areas; nearby: Keystone State Park, Keystone USACE, Skiatook USACE, Birch Lake USACE campgroundsDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Largemouth/Smallmouth BassOnly 1 over 16 in6 combined
Spotted BassSee Oklahoma rules book ↗No limit
Striped BassSee Oklahoma rules book ↗5
Hybrid Striped Bass (Wiper)Only 5 over 20 in20
White BassSee Oklahoma rules book ↗No limit
Crappie (white/black)No limit37 combined
Channel/Blue CatfishOnly 1 blue over 30 in15 combined
Flathead CatfishSee Oklahoma rules book ↗5
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye14 in6 combined

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Search more bait shops near Keystone Lake ↗

Local tips

  • Work jigs and minnows for crappie around brush, docks and main-lake structure.
  • Blue catfish bite on cut bait and live shad around the dam area.
  • Wheelchair-accessible berms are on the north tailwater and south spillway shoreline.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.