Oologah Lake
A large Verdigris River reservoir northeast of Tulsa, near the town of Oologah. It is known for abundant white bass and blue catfish, plus crappie on brush piles.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
White Bass
Abundant and in good shape per ODWC surveys. Chase surface schools in summer and fish creek arms during the spring run.
Blue Catfish
The most abundant fish in ODWC netting, mostly smaller fish. Cut shad drifted over flats and channel edges.
Crappie
Fish the cedar brush piles placed by ODWC and the Corps. Minnows and jigs.
Hybrid Striped Bass
Stocked every other year. Often mixed with white bass; slabs and swimbaits.
Walleye
Stocked. Points and flats in spring and fall.
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Hawthorn BluffPublicUSACE park near Oologah. Boat ramp, campground, gate shack (918) 443-2319Directions ↗
- Redbud BayMarinaBoat ramp and Red Bud Bay Marina with ADA fishing dockDirections ↗
- Blue CreekPublicUSACE park with boat ramp and campgroundDirections ↗
- Spencer CreekPublicUSACE park with boat ramp and campgroundDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Oologah Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- The Tackle BoxNearbyOologahDirections ↗
- Lazy J's TackleNearbyClaremoreDirections ↗
- JD Tackle BoxNearbyClaremoreDirections ↗
Local tips
- Largemouth bass are scarce here because of limited habitat; target white bass and catfish instead.
- Brush piles placed each year by ODWC and the Corps hold crappie; ODWC posts a lake map.
- The lake is wide open to the wind, so plan around strong south winds.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.