Attention Non-Residents
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By checking in and out of these areas, hunters, anglers, shooters, birdwatchers, hikers and any other users can help the Wildlife Department better understand how the area is being used. There is no additional cost associated with checking in or out of an area. There is no limit to the number of check ins for an individual in a year.
Oklahoma City Fishing License is required in addition to a State Fishing License, unless exempt.
Oklahoma City's oldest reservoir, Lake Overholser was built in 1919 and connects to Hefner Lake by a canal. Size: 1,500 surface acres Depth: 6 feet average, 13 feet deepest Attractions: Covered fishing pier, boat ramps, tending docks, handicap facilities, and fish attractors. A covered picnic pavilion is available on advance notice. Picnicking, fishing, sailing, boating, and personal watercraft are permitted. Swimming is prohibited.
Lake Overholser (Google Map) is located between NW 10th St. and U.S. Route 66, and N Morgan Road and Overholser Drive.
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City of Oklahoma City manages a covered fishing pier, boat ramps, tending docks, handicap facilities and fish attractors. A covered picnic pavilion is available on advance notice. Picnicking, fishing, sailing, boating, and personal watercraft are permitted. Swimming is prohibited.
Bait & Tackle shops are displayed by distance, starting with the closest.
- Walmart Supercenter (OKC)(6100 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127)- (405) 491-0320
- Academy (Yukon)(12324 NW 10th St, Yukon, OK 73099)- (405) 246-1429
- Walmart Supercenter (Yukon)(1200 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon, OK 73099)- (405) 350-1900
- Walmart Supercenter (OKC)(7800 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma City, OK 73132)- (405) 773-2625
- Walmart Supercenter (Mustang)(951 E State Hwy 152, Mustang, OK 73064)- (405) 376-4549
- Walmart Supercenter (OKC)(1801 Belle Isle Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118)- (405) 841-6502
- Lucky Lure Tackle(9427 N May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73120)- (405) 749-1808
- Bass Pro Shops(200 Bass Pro Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104)- (405) 218-5200
- Cabela's(1200 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73114)- (405) 546-3500
- Walmart Supercenter (Del City)(5401 Tinker Diagonal St, Del City, OK 73115)- (405) 670-1007
Annually stocked with channel catfish and hybrid striped bass.
- Southwest corner of lake - covered fishing pier
- East side of lake (near patrol station) - boat ramp with tending dock
- South end by dam - boat ramp with tending dock
For more information please contact Oklahoma City Lakes at (405) 755-4014.
Allowed methods: up to three rods and reels per person, with no more than three hooks per line (treble hooks are considered one hook). Bowfishing during daylight hours only. For all special regulations visit okc.gov.
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