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Kaw Lake

People on a boat fishing Kaw Lake

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Game Warden (County):

Kaw Lake (Google Map) is located 11 miles east of Ponca City on SH 11.

Lake Details

Shoreline Length: 149.00 mi.
Volume: 428600.00 ac. ft.
Max. Depth: 74.50 ft.
Surface Area: 23610.00 ac.

Located

Kay, Osage Counties

U.S. Corps of Engineers manages campgrounds and boat ramps.

Walleye are stocked and brush piles are put into the lake for fish habitat.

Easy access to the water's edge is available in many of the public-use areas. The concrete walk along the spillway is also accessible.

Kaw Lake Report

Jul 22. Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 85°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level)

Bass, Largemouth, Bass, Spotted Good on buzz baits, crankbaits, flukes, jigs, live bait, spinnerbaits, topwater lures around coves, points, rocks.

Bass, Striped, Bass, Striped Hybrid, Bass, White Good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jigs, live bait, live shad, minnows, sassy shad, shad, spoons, topwater lures around below the dam, main lake, points.

Catfish, Blue, Catfish, Channel, Catfish, Flathead Excellent on cut bait, shad, stinkbait, other around below the dam, flats, main lake, riprap, rocks, shallows.

Comments: Noodling is still very good

Report submitted by Spencer Grace (Game Warden Kay County)