OKLAHOMA RESERVOIR FACT SHEET
YEAR OF SURVEY 1994
LAKE NAME: Arbuckle Lake (View Lake Map)

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.

STATUS OF FISHERY
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.