Pauls Valley Lake | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

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LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

Pauls Valley Lake (Google Map) is located 2 miles east of US 77 on E County Rd 1550 just northeast of downtown Pauls Valley.

Lake Details

Shoreline Length: 8.20 mi.
Volume: 8730.00 ac. ft.
Max. Depth: 29.90 ft.
Surface Area: 750.00 ac.

Located

Garvin County

Recreational Facilities

City of Pauls Valley manages campsites with full RV hookups, boat ramps and fishing jetties.

Campgrounds Nearby

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Bait & Tackle Nearby

Walmart Supercenter (Pauls Valley)(2008 W Grant Ave, Pauls Valley, OK 73075)- (405) 238-7353
Walmart Supercenter (Purcell)(2015 S Green Ave, Purcell, OK 73080)- (405) 527-5621
Walmart Supercenter (Sulphur)(2705 W Broadway Ave, Sulphur, OK 73086)- (580) 622-6146
Point Bait Shop(774 Cooper Memorial Rd, Sulphur, OK 73086)- (580) 622-6338
Arbuckle Bait Box(1719 Cedar Blue Rd, Sulphur, OK 73086)- (580) 622-5359
Buckhorn Bait(199 Buckhorn Rd, Sulphur, OK 73086)- (405) 487-8180
Bailey's Outdoor Shop(100 S Mississippi Ave, Ada, OK 74820)- (580) 332-8786
Calypso Cove Marina(100 Calypso Cove Ave, Norman, OK 73026)- (405) 360-9846
Walmart Supercenter (Ada)(1419 N Country Club Rd, Ada, OK 74820)- (580) 332-2232
Alameda Market(7500 Alameda Dr, Norman, OK 73026)- (405) 366-7990

Lake History

The lake was constructed in 1954 as a water supply lake.

Management Practices

Fish surveys are conducted every five years. Brush piles are put in the lake for fish habitat in addition to fish stockings.

Additional Resources

MAP OF LAKE Operator: City of Pauls Valley

Fish Species of Interest

Crappie, Black Crappie, White Catfish, Flathead

Upload Your Catch

John Barker

Caught 04/02/2023 at: Pauls Valley Lake

Precision Outdoors

Caught 03/04/2023 at: Pauls Valley Lake

Recent Journals

Two does are in the autumn woods, looking towards the camera.

Deer Gun License Valid for Holiday Antlerless Deer Season

Holiday antlerless deer gun hunters can harvest up to two more deer with just an annual hunting license and one deer gun license.

Dec 5, 2024

Free Trapping Workshops Offered

Presented by Wildlife Department biologists, these workshops will cover everything from scouting to putting up the fur. You’ll even have an opportunity to set a few traps and catch some fur of your own! All equipment is provided, and the events are free. Space is limited.

Dec 4, 2024

An eastern bluebird perched on a winter twig.

Wintering Birds

When autumn finally releases its hold on winter, Oklahomans have to say goodbye to such things as fall colors and warm weather bird species, including purple martins, scissor-tailed flycatchers, and other avian summer residents. But winter is a time for greetings, and with the brisk north winds comes wintering birds.

Nov 22, 2024