Great Lakes of the Great Plains

Southwest Oklahoma's Great Plains Country is as well-known for its great lakes as its great plains. They're great in all senses of the word: great in size and in wonderful, natural resources for outdoor and water sports and many other recreational activities - from hiking and hunting to riding and reunions.

GREAT FISHING

Our lakes are known for great fishing and record-breaking catches. Fish populations include: hybrid striped, largemouth, and white bass; bluegill, bullhead, crappie, catfish and channel catfish, perch, saugeye, walleye, sunfish, and trout. Three of the last five state-record bass were caught at Duncan Lake, while Waurika Lake is perhaps best known for its great crappie and hybrid striper fishing. Lake Altus Lugert holds two state records for largest walleye and hybrid bass. Trout season is November 1 - March 15. Several of the lakes offer tournaments at various times of year. For updated information, call contact numbers listed for each lake.

GREAT LAKES LOCATIONS

Duncan Area Lakes -

Clear Creek Lake, Duncan Lake, Lake Fuqua, and Lake Humphreys.
One of the more diverse lake areas for recreation in Southwest Oklahoma
o Bow and shotgun hunting (No rifles)
o Disc golf course
o Equestrian trails
o Pavilions
o Ranges for model planes, bow practice, gun and shotgun range
o Swimming areas
o Water skiing and jet skiing

Foss State Park Lake - Oklahoma's largest lake with 60 miles of shoreline
o 19-mile Warrior Trail for hiking, mountain bikes, horseback riding
o Gift shop
o Hunting: rabbit, quail
o Swimming
o Visitor center with bison observation outlook
o Water skiing, windsurfing, sailing
o Wintering-ground refuge for Canadian geese, bald eagles

Fort Cobb Lake - A Western Oklahoma treasure.
o 18-hole golf course, pro shop
o Enclosed heated fishing dock
o Group shelters and community building
o Hiking
o Hunting: quail, rabbit, squirrel, dove, deer, turkey, crow
o Jet skiing / Waverunner
o Marina and watercraft rental
o Nature center and wildlife viewing
o Picnic areas
o Playgrounds
o Swimming beach
o Visitor's center, gift shop
o Water skiing
o Yurt rentals

Lake Altus Lugert - A tranquil atmosphere with dramatic views.
o 18-hole golf course
o Hiking trails
o Nature Center and wildlife viewing
o Jet skiing
o Paddle boats
o Picnic areas
o Pro shop
o Trout fishing
o Water skiing
o Water slides

Lake Frederick - A great place for family reunions and gatherings
o Boating, sailing, canoeing
o Hike and bike trail
o Pavilions for large gatherings
o Picnic areas
o Swimming
o Volleyball courts
o Water skiing

Tom Steed Lake - Uniquely situated in the heart of the Wichita Mountains
o Hiking and nature trails
o Picnic areas
o Playground
o Swimming beach
o 6000 land acres available for public recreation

Lawton Fort Sill Area Lakes

Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area (LETRA) -
No-wake lake with plenty of recreational opportunities conveniently located on Fort Sill
o Double-flume water slide
o Miniature golf
o Multipurpose lodge
o Paddle boat and canoe rentals
o Playground
o Sandy beach swimming area
o Scuba diving
o Snack bar and picnic areas

Lake Ellsworth and Lake Lawtonka - Adjacent to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
o Boating
o Picnic areas
o Restaurant
o Swimming
o Water skiing

Waurika Lake - Six recreational areas to choose from
o Boat rental
o Equestrian areas
o Group shelters
o Hunting: deer, dove, quail, rabbit, wild turkey, waterfowl
o Picnic areas
o Playground
o Swimming beach with change house
o Swimming pool