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Operated by the City of Mcloud. Wes Watkins Reservoir maintains one recreation area (North Deer Creek), three boat ramps, picnic tables, pavilions, camping and restrooms.
Wes Watkins Lake (Google Map) is located 2 miles north of I-40 off of exit 176 on OK-102 (S. Mcloud Rd.).
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City of McCloud manages campgrounds with full RV hookups, three boat ramps, restrooms, fishing docks and designated swimming areas.
- Our Acres Bait Shop LLC(17208 OK-102, Shawnee, OK 74801)- (405) 432-4212
- Walmart Supercenter (Shawnee)(196 Shawnee Mall Dr, Shawnee, OK 74804)- (405) 275-1030
- Little River Marina(13801 Marina Rd, Norman, OK 73026)- (405) 364-8335
- Calypso Cove Marina(100 Calypso Cove Ave, Norman, OK 73026)- (405) 360-9846
- Walmart Supercenter (Del City)(5401 Tinker Diagonal St, Del City, OK 73115)- (405) 670-1007
- Alameda Market(7500 Alameda Dr, Norman, OK 73026)- (405) 366-7990
- Walmart Supercenter (Norman)(601 12th Ave NE, Norman, OK 73071)- (405) 579-5203
- Bass Pro Shops(200 Bass Pro Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104)- (405) 218-5200
- Walmart Supercenter (Edmond)(1225 W I- 35 Frontage Rd, Edmond, OK 73034)- (405) 348-8005
- Walmart Supercenter (Chandler)(3100 E 1st St, Chandler, OK 74834)- (405) 258-0541
Wes Watkins Lake was constructed in 1997 by the Pottawatomie County Development Authority and was opened to fishing in August, 1999 with a catch and release regulation in effect on all species. In October, 1999, harvest of all species except Largemouth Bass was allowed. Initial fish stockings were made in 1997. Northern Largemouth Bass continue to be stocked periodically. Aquatic vegetation introductions were conducted in 1997-2000. A Largemouth Bass fish kill occurred in 2003 as a result of Largemouth Bass Virus. The Largemouth Bass population continues to show significantly lower abundance than pre fish kill abundance. Recreational operations and lake management was transferred to the city of McLoud July, 1st 2010. Management problems for Wes Watkins Lake include high turbidity, low abundance and low recruitment of Largemouth Bass.
Northern Largemouth Bass are stocked periodically.
Wes Watkins Reservoir Report
Apr 16. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal (stable), water temperature 64°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level)
Bass, Largemouth Good on crankbaits, spinnerbaits around dam, riprap, shorelines.
Bass, White Good on crankbaits around dam, riprap.
Crappie, White Fair on jigs, minnows around brush structure, shallows.
Report submitted by Mike France (Game Warden Pottawatomie County)
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