Lake Eufaula
Lake Eufaula is Oklahoma's largest lake, in the eastern part of the state south of I-40. It is an excellent crappie, white bass and catfish lake.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
The state maintains fish attractors that hold crappie.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Blue Catfish
Deep channel edges. Fresh cut shad. Big fish in winter.
Largemouth Bass
Florida strain largemouth are stocked often.
Flathead Catfish
Live bait around wood and rock at night.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | ||||||||||||
| White Bass | ||||||||||||
| Blue Catfish | ||||||||||||
| Largemouth Bass |
Boat launches
6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Belle Starr Park RampPublicArmy Corps park 2 miles east of Eufaula off Hwy 150 via Belle Starr DrDirections ↗
- Porum Landing Recreation AreaPublicArmy Corps park and ramp on the east side near PorumDirections ↗
- Highway 9 LandingPublicArmy Corps park and ramp on Highway 9 east of EufaulaDirections ↗
- Arrowhead Area, Lake Eufaula State ParkPublicOklahoma State Parks ramp on the south shore near CanadianDirections ↗
- Lake Eufaula State ParkPublicOklahoma State Parks ramp on the north shore near ChecotahDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Crappie Eufaula crappie limit effective Jun 26, 2026; other species not confirmed to differ from statewide | See Oklahoma rules book ↗ | 20 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- B & B Bait & TackleNearby16651 OK-9, Eufaula, OK(918) 652-5117Directions ↗
- Eufaula Cove MarinaNearby400 Lakeshore Dr, Eufaula, OK(918) 689-7723Directions ↗
- Belle Starr MarinaNearby420146 E 1158, Checotah, OK(918) 689-2132Directions ↗
Local tips
- Fish the state's brush attractors for crappie.
- Black bass have a 14 inch minimum length on this lake.
- Snagging is not allowed within one mile below Eufaula Dam.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Lake Eufaula.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.