SURFACE ACRES: 2,350
AVG DEPTH: (ft)30
LOCATION: 8 miles Southeast of Sulphur OK.
COUNTY: Murray
DATE IMPOUNDED:1967
OPERATOR: Bureau of Reclamation
PHONE: 405/622-3165
PRIMARY USES: Water supply, Flood control, Fish and Wildlife recreation
PUBLIC USE FACILITIES: Boat ramps, Toilets, camping and Picnicking
NOTABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF LAKE OR FISHERY: Largemouth bass abundance remains high. The 13-16 inch PLR on black bass is working out well. Crappie population remains low. Good numbers of white bass in the lake.
| Sport Fish |
Total Abundance |
Quality Size Abundance |
Quality Size |
| Largemouth bass | High | High | >14" |
| Spotted bass | Moderate | Low | >14" |
| Crappie | Low | Moderate | 8" |
| White Bass | High | Moderate | 12" |
| Channel Catfish | Low | Low | 15" |
| Bluegill | High | High | 6" |
SPECIAL REGULATIONS:There is a 13 to 16 inch protective length range on all black bass. Effective in 1993 all crappie less than 10 inches must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being taken.
HABITAT TYPES STATUS AND IMPROVEMENTS:Shoreline is fairly steep and rocky and provides adequate habitat. Marked brush fish attractors have been constructed around the reservoir.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY:Refurbishing marked brush fish attractors as needed. stocking Florida bass to help improve the trophy potential.
OTHER COMMENTS:Fishery personnel should monitor 13-16 inch PLR on black bass, and monitor size structure on sport and forage fish in 1996.