Lake Carl Etling
By: John Stahl, Fisheries Supervisor. Phone (580) 474-2668
Attention Anglers: After going dry in 2005, Lake Etling received some water in late 2006. A limited winter time trout season did occur. The lake has been restocked with bluegill and channel catfish. Fishing opportunities are limited due to prolonged drought.
Driving Directions: From Boise City – 16 miles west on State Hwy 325, 4 miles north on State Hwy 325, 4.5 miles west on E0132 at sign for Black Mesa State Park, 1 mile north on N0080, ½ mile west on E0120.
Location: Located in Black Mesa State Park, 26 miles northwest of Boise City in Cimarron County. Vegetation around the lake is pinon-juniper-mesa type. (S5&6,T4N,R2E).
Recreational Facilities: The lake has two boat ramps, good picnic and camping facilities and state park cabins. A winter trout fishery along with good populations of largemouth bass, flathead catfish, walleye and smallmouth bass are present.
Lake History: Lake Etling was constructed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in 1958.
Physical Description:
Surface area...... 159.0 ac.
Volume ...........1717.0 ac.ft
Average depth 10.8 ft.
Shoreline development............ 2.3
Maximum depth .................... 38.0 ft.
Shoreline length ...................... 4.5 mi.
Fish Species of Interest:
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Walleye
Description of Fish Management Practices:
RULES REGULATING USE OF DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
OWNED LAKES