Purcell Lake | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

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.
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Contacts

Lake Office

(405) 527-7227

Fisheries Management Office: (405) 325-7288

Game Warden:

(405) 278-1755 (McClain)

LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

Purcell Lake (Google Map) is located 3 miles southwest of Purcell on Chandler Rd.

Lake Details

Shoreline Length: 4.50 mi.
Volume: 2600.00 ac. ft.
Max. Depth: 24.00 ft.
Surface Area: 157.00 ac.

Located

McClain County

Recreational Facilities

City of Purcell manages fishing jetties, a boat ramp, pavilions and a designated swimming area.

Campgrounds Nearby

Thunderbird State Park

Bait & Tackle Nearby

Bait & Tackle shops are displayed by distance, starting with the closest.

Walmart Supercenter (Purcell)(2015 S Green Ave, Purcell, OK 73080)- (405) 527-5621
Alameda Market(7500 Alameda Dr, Norman, OK 73026)- (405) 366-7990
Walmart Supercenter (Norman)(601 12th Ave NE, Norman, OK 73071)- (405) 579-5203
Calypso Cove Marina(100 Calypso Cove Ave, Norman, OK 73026)- (405) 360-9846
Little River Marina(13801 Marina Rd, Norman, OK 73026)- (405) 364-8335
Walmart Supercenter (Pauls Valley)(2008 W Grant Ave, Pauls Valley, OK 73075)- (405) 238-7353
24 Hour Bait LLC(11025 Westminster Ln, Oklahoma City, OK 73165)- 405-837-8041
Our Acres Bait Shop LLC(17208 OK-102, Shawnee, OK 74801)- (405) 432-4212
Walmart Supercenter (Chickasha)(2001 S 1st St, Chickasha, OK 73018)- (405) 224-1867
Walmart Supercenter (Del City)(5401 Tinker Diagonal St, Del City, OK 73115)- (405) 670-1007

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 Purcell

Fish Species of Interest

Bass, Largemouth

Upload Your Catch

G Ring

Caught 10/04/2024 at: Purcell Lake

Pedro Diano

Caught 09/08/2024 at: Purcell Lake

Julianna T

Caught 02/29/2024 at: Purcell Lake

Tyler Flock

Caught 02/26/2024 at: Purcell Lake

Tyler Flock

Caught 02/26/2024 at: Purcell Lake

Corey Krieg

Caught 09/20/2023 at: Purcell Lake

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